According to the Nigerian Association of Orphanages and Home Operators, money donated to talented singer David Adedeji Adeleke, also known as Davido, was not embezzled.
Dr. Gabriel Oyediji, the association's national president, stated at a press conference that the funds were distributed properly.
“Ten per cent of the money went to associations that are not orphanages but are involved in social care. Davido also said he added organizations that do not deal with children but are doing good work. The money was shared by the panel he created for the distribution.”
“The money was distributed to individual homes. It was not sent to the association. I guess they did the sharing according to the number of children in each home, looking at an average of N25,000 per orphan. Some homes got up to N1 million, some got as little as N25,000 while some did not get anything.
He praised Davido for his kind gesture, he said “Davido is a legend. He did something very unusual, outstanding and shocking. He is not the richest person in the country but I believe God directed him to do what he did. What he did is a seed and he can never be poor. As he has sown the seed of love, the God of the orphans will continue to bless him.”
“We have an appreciation plaque for Davido and we are looking for ways to present it to him for touching lives.” He said.
Remember that last year, friends and fans of the singer gave him N200 million, to which he added N50 million and donated to orphanages? He also provided an update on how the funds were distributed. Some naysayers, however, continued to criticize his actions, claiming that he did not disburse the funds as stated.
