By Chris Udochukwu
Abuja (Precise Post) – “Davido has always had a persuasive charm” were the words of the immediate past President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki as he eulogised the popular music artist on the ocassion of his birthday celebration.
Saraki who took to his Facebook page on Sunday to describe Davido with those kind words recalled how last week on Instagram, Davido ‘playfully’ raise N200 million from his friends, business associates, and other well-wishers — then donate N250 million to orphans across the country.
According to him, since Davido was a young boy, he has always had a persuasive charm, a great deal of talent and energy, and the ability to accomplish what others describe as “impossible” — through his sheer grit and hard work.
The former Kwara state governor’s goodwill message reads in full:
“This past week on Instagram, we all watched Davido ‘playfully’ raise N200 million from his friends, business associates, and other well-wishers — then donate N250 million to orphans across the country.
“Since he was a young boy, David has always had a persuasive charm, a great deal of talent and energy, and the ability to accomplish what others describe as “impossible” — through his sheer grit and hard work.
“As he celebrates his birthday today, I congratulate him for becoming a fine young man who continues to positively impact lives through his music and philanthropy.
“May Almighty God continue to reward your efforts.
Precise Post recalls that on Wednesday, Davido called on his friends and fans to donate N1million each that his target is to raise one hundred million (N100m). In about an an hour, he received alerts of N54million. Davido who raised N200 million in the process added his own fifty million (N50million) bringing the amount to N250million. He donated the money to orphanages across Nigeria and set up a 5-mancommittee to supervise the disbursement.
