THE Young Men’s Christians Association of Lagos (YMCA) has awarded
scholarships to some indigent students to enable them continue with
their studies in the university.
Apart from the awards, they were also given some money for their upkeep.
Giving
this during the group’s 49th yearly General Meeting (AGM) titled, The
Role Of NGOs In Developing Countries, the president, Chief C.O.
Ogunbanjo, said, “the gesture was to contribute toward the goodness of
the society because government alone cannot develop the society, adding
that the organisation aims at bringing up children to embrace God and
engage in community development.
According to the chairman of
Lagos chapter of the organisation, Mr.. T.S.T. Bewaji, the group is
faced with the challenges of gathering volunteers to raise fund to carry
out their numerous projects.
The guest speaker, president, YMCA,
Ibadan chapter, Olu Abiala, said, “the role of NGO is to support
government in development projects and to empower young people in the
society.”
The president, who was represented by the secretary
general of the Ibadan chapter, Mr. Akinola Omolola, said government
should also help NGOs in the country to carry out their projects,
querying what the various government ministries do with the money
allotted for humanitarian services in the budgets every year.
“I
think government is not helping matters too, as there should be a body
to monitor the usage of the money mapped out for humanitarian services
in the budget for the ministries. Doing this will make the money to be
used for what it is meant for.”
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Shamsudeen Olakunle, said, “the awards would enable them fund their education.
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