In this report, Ike Philip Abiagom chronicles the life and inspiration of Philanthropist, the trail-blazing Real Estate mogul par excellence from Ibusa and Chairman of One Needs Properties Limited, Stanley Chukwudumebi Otoma, and how he has been touching the lives of Nigerians, far and near.
Just as the holy bible said in Acts Chapter 20, verse 35, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’, Stanley Chukwudumebi Otoma, has been an epitome of silent giving as many lives have been positively affected by his acts of charity. Philanthropist abound all over the world. Sometimes, persons blessed by almighty God will decide to touch the lives of the less privileged in order to give back to the society that made them what they are and whom they are.
For much of human history, the idea of ownership and property was non-existent. Most resources were shared in the community. Philanthropy arose with the advent of capitalism. Humans struggled for wealth. Some succeeded. Some failed. The world became divided between the haves and the have not. Those who have more than enough sometimes try to share their excess with those who do not have enough.
Stanley Chukwudumebi Otoma, is a Nigerian passionate about impacting the society though acts of immense humanity. He is an example of the ‘Haves’ of the society, those who not just that they have more than enough but they are passionate about sharing their wealth with others, those imbued with a burning desire to touch the poor and less privileged. He is a Real Estate mogul who has over the years invested so much in human capital development and philanthropy, through which he has impacted several lives and communities.
The man popularly called “One Needs” has over the years pursued a lot of philanthropist endeavours, targeted at lifting the less privileged out of poverty and making the world a better place for all. He has committed substantial funds to various humanitarian causes and charitable organizations. His considerable investment in human capital has led to the mentoring and grooming of hundreds of youths to be self-sufficient and the creation of opportunities to those in need of a viable platform to thrive in life.
Through One Needs Foundation, which he wholly finances, the Igbuzo-born Real Estate mogul has sponsored a private execution of community projects, offered free scholarships to many indigent persons from primary to tertiary level education, provided shelter for many homeless families and sponsored free health care projects. The foundation strives to promote love, save lives, improve global health, groom and mentor youths, and collaborate with other civil society and human rights organizations to alleviate poverty, health challenges, support education, improve living conditions of individuals and promote community development.
One Needs Properties Ltd. recently paid the fees of over 1,500 candidates for the forthcoming 2025 Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination (Primary Six Exams) registration fees for all the primary school students in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State. The One Needs Foundation with some partners has pledged to embrace and enhance humanity in diverse ways by consistent donations to philanthropy.
It is in recognition of his contribution to national development in the area of Philanthropy and Humanitarian Services (Charity) that the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria(ACNPN) deemed worthy to conferred him with Merit Award as “ACNPN Man of the Year 2024” which is part of the 21st ACNPN National Awards.
