Sorry to hear about this. There are a number of NGOs in Nigeria that help victims of sexual abuse through crisis response, victim advocacy and counselling. They can also direct you on how to get legal support for the case. Please report this case by reaching out to the following organizations. I know family and emotions are involved but please take necessary action to save the next victim.

1. Stand To End Rape - https://standtoendrape.org/report-abuse/
2. Women At Risk International Foundation (WARIF) - https://warifng.org/warif-centre/ (This organization has a 24hr rape crisis helpline)

Follow this link to know other Nigerian NGOs that support victims of sexual abuse: https://www.nigerianngo.com/blog/may-18th-2018

What is going on right now in Nigeria is so sad. The menace of jungle justice needs to stop. We should all stand against it and we should not participate in it. We are all human beings and we should treat each other with respect and dignity. We are glad people are speaking against it. Nigerian Actor, Alexx Ekubo recently took to Instagram to speak on this issue.

Please I am begging, this #JungleJustice trend needs to stop.

Today is Deborah & David, tomorrow it can be me, you or someone close to home, take a minute & think about it.

Like how are you going about your business, & suddenly you stop to mob, lynch & set another human being ablaze, in the public glare of everyone, you need to be evaluated in a mental institution, arrested & locked away PERMANENTLY, you are a menace to society & not fit to coexist. Who died & made you judge, jury & executor.

Section 33(1) of the Nigerian constitution provides that “every person has right to life & no one should be deprived intentionally of his life”

Also, Section 319 of the criminal code clearly stipulates that when a group of persons take laws into their hands by assaulting or summarily executing a suspected criminal, they are guilty of the offense of assault punishable by 1 year imprisonment, or murder which is punishable by death.

More often than not, innocent people are the victims of jungle justice.

We are still trying to find #JusticeForDeborah now we also seeking #JusticeForDavid, we can’t keep loosing Nigeria youth to senseless killings.

Lawmakers needs to put in place & enforce stringent laws to abolish jungle justice, it’s barbaric, inhumane & uncivilized.

May God comfort the families/friends of the deceased in ways that only him can. � �

#SayNoToJungleJustice #JusticeForDeborah #JusticeForDavid

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There has been a spike in the number of reported sexual violence cases in Nigeria and to enable victims get the necessary help they need, we have come up with a list of four Non-Governmental Organisations that fight against sexual violence. These NGO's support victims of sexual violence by providing free medical examination, legal support and therapy.

1. Media Concern
Media concern is a non-governmental organisation working in the field of sexual violence prevention and crisis response. The activities at Media Concern include a crisis response centre, victim advocacy programs, 24 hour confidential help lines, resource centre on Sexual Violence, children's project, psycho-social support and free HIV screening.
Source: https://www.mediaconcern.net/

2. Stand to End Rape Initiative​
The organization advocates for rape survivors who can’t speak about their ordeal due to stigmatization, by enlightening our community on the need to end rape and victim blaming. The organization uses various platforms to educate people and also engages in interactive sessions via social media.
Source: https://standtoendrape.org/report-abuse/

3. Mirabel Centre
This is the first rape crisis centre in Nigeria. It is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) that provides holistic and high quality medical and psycho-social services to survivors of sexual assault and rape.
Source: https://mirabelcentre.org/how-we-help

4. Project Alert
Project Alert is a non-governmental women's rights organisation set up in January 1999 to promote and protect the rights of women and young girls. The headquarters of Project Alert is in Lagos while Abuja has a branch office.
Source: https://projectalertnig.org/

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) on August 24, 2017, organized a walk in the Epe area of the state to raise awareness and sensitize the residents of the area about domestic violence, rape, child abuse and all forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

The walk attracted over 300 participants from all walks of life; from artisans to teachers, religious bodies, community health workers, members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Traditional rulers, law enforcement, (police, neighbourhood watch, Nigeria legion and the police) religious leaders, teachers, guidance Counsellors, social workers, local government officials, artisans, principals, NYSC, NGOs, NURTW officials, market men and women participated in the walk.


The walk involved the two paramount rulers of Epe; kicking off at Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale‘s palace, where the ruler gave a welcome address and started off on the walk that went from Lagos Road to Marina road up to Ayetoro market where the monarch (the Olu of Epe) returned to his palace.
Oba Kamoru Ishola Animashaun, the Oloja of Epe joined the walk, leading from the market to Cele bus stop and all the way to his palace.

​DSVRT is a collection of professional service providers and officials that respond as a group and in a timely fashion to the various needs of domestic and sexual violence survivors by providing legal, medical, emergency assistance, Counselling and psychological and psycho social support. It is to encourage and create unprecedented level of collaboration among professionals working to end sexual and Gender Based Violence.

The agency’s Head Office is at the Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Secretariat, Alausa, Lagos.
Telephone: 112, 08137960048
E-mail:info@dsvrtlagos.com
You can also contact DSVRT through their website (http://dsvrtlagos.org/contact.html)

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/monarchs-religious-leaders-join-walk-domestic-sexual-violence-epe-photos/

The Rose of Sharon Glorious Ministry International is launching its annual marriage conference which seeks to empower thousands of newly weds and seasoned couples with the tools to build godly, strong and enduring relationships
This year’s theme dubbed “Unlocking Deadlocks in Marriage” is designed to help couples navigate the often difficult and challenging terrain of marriage.
Date: Saturday, September 9th, 2017
Time: 12 noon – 6 pm
Venue: Marquee Eagle Club opposite Shoprite in Surulere

Led by the inspirational leader and founder Folorunso Alakija, the ROSGMI seeks to bring its community of worshippers together to lead a more fulfilled and purpose driven life in God. This year’s speakers include Nike Adeyemi, Yinka and Deola Ojo and Funke Felix-Adejumo.
Come and experience the power of God in your marriage.

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/rosgmi-marriage-conference/

This morning, the Vice Chairman of Famfa Oil Ltd., currently one of the largest indigenous Nigerian owned exporters of crude oil, Folorunso Alakija, officially launched “Flourish Africa”, a non-profit organization aimed at creating a global community that encourages and helps women to thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Her latest initiative is designed to create a platform for both female millennials, and adults alike, to have access to information that will help them grow in the areas of career, living, love and relationships and inspirational messages from leading change makers.

“Flourish Africa” is an idea that was conceived to create a community of like-minded women, who share their individual experiences and encourage each other to be who God has created them to be. It is a platform designed for women by women to empower both the young and the old to flourish.

The online platform, the first phase of a series of initiatives under the “Flourish Africa” umbrella, is designed to help women in all aspects of their lives.

Folorunso Alakija who is also the founder of the Rose of Sharon Foundation (an NGO with its focus on helping widows and orphans), has been an advocate of empowering women for many years; her philanthropic work has improved the lives of thousands of women and orphans in Nigeria.

While “Flourish Africa” is aimed primarily at women, she points out that its message can relate to both genders stating:
"I believe both men and women can benefit from the ethos of the “Flourish Africa” platform. I know that given the opportunity, women have the power to change the course of any nation and together, we can break down the stereotypes that hold us all back, make our communities much stronger and greater. Together we can create the world where every woman understands their true value and have the tools at their disposal to follow their dreams."

“Flourish Africa” is a worldwide movement, but it is ultimately rooted in the local realm. The organization wants to begin by empowering women in Nigeria through several initiatives that will run throughout the year to enrich the lives of women both locally and internationally. Per Alakija, there is a need for more spaces in the online community where women can engage in intellectual discourse and uplift, empower, and inspire each other no matter what age.

The “Flourish Africa” concept stems from Alakija’s assertion that:
Many women have the potential to be great. If we form a community of like-minded individuals who share a common goal and purpose, we can pull together, make an impact in every community we find ourselves and ultimately, flourish.

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/folorunso-alakija-launches-flourish-africa-global-community-women-empowerment/

The World’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, Reckitt Benckiser (RB) makers of Dettol has urged nursing mothers to embrace good hygiene practice during breastfeeding. This was reiterated upon at a Breastfeeding workshop, titled ‘Sustaining Development Together’ which was carried out in partnership with Save Our Children International, Nigeria Branch, at Shomolu, Lagos, recently.

This event was organized to mark the World BreastFeeding Week which is celebrated between August 1st and 7th in more than 170 countries. It had in attendance over 500 nursing mothers from the Shomolu Local Government in Lagos, Nigeria, and they were taught proper hygiene for themselves, their babies and the whole family. They were also each given Dettol antiseptic liquid, and a book on hygiene to help practice this.


According to the Marketing Director, RB, West Africa, Aliza Leferink, “At RB, we reach an average of 700 thousand mothers yearly through our New Mum’s Programme where we educate about proper hygiene for mothers and their babies. Breastfeeding is all about giving babies a healthy life, and at RB, we are committed to providing products such as Dettol Antiseptic Liquid and Dettol Soap that can help mothers have healthier lives and happy homes.”


She went on to add, "Hygiene is very important when it comes to eliminating illnesses, and nursing mothers should always wash their hands and clean themselves up before breast feeding their kids. Reckitt Benckiser is proud to partner with the Save The Children in “The Stop Diarrhea Initiative” (SDI), and educating nursing mothers on proper breastfeeding habits is a part of that."

Also, speaking at the event, the Chief of Party, Stop Diarrhea Initiative, Save the Children International, Nigeria Chapter, David Atamewalen stated that it is good to breast feed babies in the first 6 months after delivery. I appeal to all men to encourage and support their wives to breast feed their babies exclusively for the first 6 months of life. When they do this, their babies will not come down with diarrhea, cholera, and other illnesses.

On the other hand, the Advocacy Advisor, Save The Children International Nigeria chapter, Folake Kuti, elucidated more on the breastfeeding campaign.

Breast Feeding should be encouraged in organizations. Men are implored to give their support to the success of breast feeding in their various capacities. We are celebrating this year’s Breast Feeding Week to remind us that we still have a long way to go in terms of babies dying of diarrhea and cholera.
At the event, participants were also taught proper hand washing steps to ensure they stay germ-free, and how to clean their environments with Dettol Antiseptic Liquid.

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/dettol-encourages-hygienic-breastfeeding/

The Wheels of Hope Rising Foundation, an NGO, has said that the absence of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools was a major challenge to girls’ education in Nigeria.

The NGO said that this is because the lack of such facilities posed a great challenge for girls and was a risk factor especially when they are menstruating.
Mr Adigun Temitope, the President of the foundation in a statement said it was discovered that most schools did not have any in place to support girls in ensuring menstrual hygiene during school hours, especially in the rural areas. According to him, this makes a lot of girls in rural schools absent themselves from school during their monthly period.

He said it was discovered that traditional materials and inappropriate disposal of pads were common in the school and menstruating girls also experienced many restrictions, especially from religious activities. Temitope said that the organisation had recently distributed sanitary pads to 532 students of Odewale Community High School, Ifo, Ogun State, after providing the beneficiaries with menstrual education.
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He said that the project was organised in partnership with Always Nigeria’s #APadAGirl2025 Initative and Procter and Gamble Nigeria. Temitope said that during the event, there was a health talk by medical experts on puberty, menstrual cycle and menstrual care.

“They were told that menstrual hygiene should always be discussed with high priority among girls and young women to guide them in menstrual care. “Parents were encouraged to extend the new knowledge they had acquired to helping their daughters when faced with menstrual challenges so they see it as normal and natural occurrence,’’ he said.

The health experts said that boys and parents should also be involved in debunking myths and reduce the stigma associated with menstruation. Temitope said that more needed to be done by stakeholders collectively in strengthening menstruation hygiene initiatives and programs in rural areas and schools. “Education on awareness, access to hygienic sanitary pads and disposal of pads need to be addressed accordingly. “Schools WASH environment should be improved, which includes separate toilets for girls, water and cleansing materials and safe disposal of soiled materials.’’

Temitope said that the aim of the project was to sensitize girls between ages of 11 and 16 and young women between ages of 18 and 24, on the importance of using sanitary pads as against other unhealthy options. “The event witnessed a mass turnout of students alongside teachers and some parents to understand the impact of menstruation education in promoting menstrual hygiene and care among girls.

“It is also to clear the taboos around menstruation for girls and young women. “Our foundation recognizes that menstrual hygiene is fundamental to the dignity and well being of women, girls, and an important part of the basic hygiene, sanitation and reproductive health services to which every woman and girl has a right.’’

The foundation is a rural-based NGO which focuses on unlocking sustainability development through education for all initiative and facilitating quality healthcare support.
It has been in existence since 2008 and the main objective is to give hope to the less privileged including persons with disabilities.

Source: https://www.today.ng/news/nigeria/1399/lack-schools-toilets-hampers-girls-education-ngo

The Elfreeda Foundation is an open shelter for homeless women and children. It was founded by Uloma Rochas Nwosu, the daughter of the incumbent governor of Imo State.With a mission to “strive every day to create a safe haven where homeless women and children find stability and access to the basic needs of life”, the Elfreeda Foundation launched its open shelter on the 11th of August 2017.

In attendance were dignitaries such as: the wife of the vice president of Nigeria, Her Excellency Dolapo Osinbajo; the governor of Imo State, His Excellency Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha (OON); wife of the governor of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha; wife of the governor of Enugu state, Monica Ugwuanyi; the chief of staff of the Imo State Government, Honorable Uche Nwosu; publisher of Genevieve Magazine, Betty Irabor amongst others.

Uloma Rochas Nwosu spoke on how she plans to do more for the helpless. In her words, her love for giving and helping the needy developed when as a young girl, she would go with her family, once a month to share food to the needy in a part of Kaduna. This imbibed in her a sense of compassion, with goals to always thrive to be of help to the poor. In a short drama, which precluded the presentation of the Elfreeda Foundation theme song, the Elfreeda Foundation team described how they intend to clothe, feed and render any form of assistance to the needy.

One of the highlights of this event was the fashion show which was organized by Frank Oshodi. The designers who showcased their collection during the fashion show are Amos Tafiri, Ade Bakare, House of Jacy, House of Rev, Kiki Kamanu, Tresor by Dunni, Aura, Le Victoria and Wsquared.

After this, the Elfreeda Foundation cake was cut by the dignitaries present and the Nollywood stars that came to honor Uloma Rochas Nwosu. The audience then proceeded to the Elfreeda Foundation open shelter to officially declare it open for use and this was done by Her Excellency Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of the vice president of Nigeria.

​The celebration of this worthy cause was moved to the governor’s house, where he hosted the Nollywood stars, the designers and other special guests who added glamour to the event. Alex Ekubor, Oge Okoye, Ebube Nwagbo, Ngozi Ezeonu, Susan Peters, Chelsea Eke, Chamberlain Uzo, Olakunle Churchill amongst others were treated to a sumptuous meal alongside the banters from the very amiable governor and family.
The launch was planned by Elizabeth R Events. Ibidunni Ighodalo, the CEO, and her team did an extraordinary job with the decor at the Imo Trade and Investment Center, the venue for the official launch of the Elfreeda Foundation. There were umbrellas and crystal raindrops hanging from the ceiling.

These represent a form of covering or shelter in the rain, which basically translates the very essence of the Elfreeda Foundation; to provide shelter and help in dire situations.

The partners of this event include House of Freeda, Shirley’s Confectionary, Dana Air, Aero, Multichoice, Shirley Supremo Finishings Limited, Channels TV, WODDI, CNN, Arik Air, Indomie, Afrydef, Rochas Foundation, Frosty Haven, Genevieve Magazine, Daily Med Pharmacy LTD, Ifeanyicy.com, M&B, Cute and Lean Dry cleaners, Zulwa, NAPTIP

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/elfreeda-foundation-grand-opening/

A Non-governmental organisation (NGO), The Destiny Trust, is rallying support for indigent children by inviting people to give as little as N1,000 to provide education and empowerment support through an initiative known as 1000HelpingHands.

The Nation learnt that the proceeds of the crowd funding would be channelled to feeding, healthcare and education of rehabilitated homeless children who are under the Trust’s care and supervision at its residential learning and rehabilitation centre at Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos.

“In the last one year, the centre provided shelter to up to 20 children, served as a community centre to children in its host community who come in for afterschool assistance, and served about 32,850 meals to both resident children and visiting children,” said Bukky Shaba, campaign coordinator of The Destiny Trust.
Shaba recalled that the Trust realised N1,972,379 from last year’s fund raise. Though a shortfall in funding target, Shaba said the money benefited 100 indigent children, many of whom required minimal financial support to buy uniforms, school bags and writing materials to go back to school and benefit from the government’s free education programme.

The Trust also upgraded school facilities and expanded classrooms at the Lagos Model School, Marwa, in Ibeju-Lekki which accommodated a majority of the beneficiaries. This involved the repair of leaking classroom roofs, provision of furniture in the nursery class, replacing classroom windows, sinking a well for sanitation use, replacing dilapidated whiteboard surface sheets in all the classrooms, renovation of the interior of a new nursery class and provision of classroom wall charts and teaching aids.

On this year’s fundraiser’s goal, Shaba reiterated that the Trust would look for 1000 citizens that would give at least N1,000 monthly for a year.

“From our experience, little acts of kindness can make a big difference in securing the future of the children. Our project has run mainly on this form of support from ordinary people who are concerned about the trend of child illiteracy, poverty and abuse,” she added.

“Donations are received through the Trust’s account. Donors can also use our safe and convenient online payment platform,” Shaba also said.

The Joyful Joy Foundation was founded in 2012 by Osas Ighodaro and Sioux Greaux. The foundation is an NGO registered both in the U.S and Nigeria. It was launched in Nigeria to fight against malaria, poverty and HIV/AIDS among children. The Joyful Joy Foundation supports the push for a healthier and malaria free Africa.


The foundation was launched in Nigeria on the 13th of October 2013. The event was hosted by founder Osas Ighodaro’s now husband, Gbenro Ajibade and Zimbabwean actress and television personality Vimbai Mutinhiri. The launch also featured performances from various comedians and musicians.
The foundation holds a monthly outreach and this month it was held at Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Nigeria. This month’s outreach/give back took place on Saturday, August 12th. The reach was very impactful as the foundation was able to test, counsel and provide malaria treatment and long lasting insecticide nets to an estimate of 700+ people, including pregnant women and children.
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“The Joyful Joy Foundation is truly a blessing and meeting its mission of “Spreading Joy, one community at a Time”, says it all. I’m grateful to be able to make an impact, small yet impactful.” The founder, Osas Ighodaro said during the outreach on Saturday.


The next Joyful Joy event is to take place in October of this year. If you would like to support in any way possible please visit the foundation’s official website here and follow us on Instagram.

Are you an entrepreneur or innovator? Your big idea or everyday innovation can help advance the healthiest generation in human history - “GenH” - by supporting those on the front lines of care through novel approaches and new applications of everyday ideas.

Scoring will consist of Peer-to-Peer Review and Evaluation Panel judging, based on a Trait Scoring Rubric. A Selection Committee will decide the winners at a pitch event.

AWARDS
With $1 million in cash and other supporting incentives available, the GenH Challenge believes that ingenuity driven from the front lines of care can deliver profound changes in health.

RULES
Organizations, both for-profit and non-profit, in seed stage or early phase, from around the world can apply. Teams must include someone who works at the front lines of care.
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Learn More: https://www.genhchallenge.com/

We conducted a survey on the amount of Children in public schools who actually have the textbooks they need for school, and the results were alarming. Only 41.6% of teachers said that their students have Mathematics and English Textbooks for school, while just 58.4% said that up to half of their students had the recommended texts needed for school.

The effects of this are quite disturbing. The image below shows what their teachers had to say about the effects of not having school books on their students.

Care to help Out?
Are your children/siblings done with the school year? Don't keep their old school books locked up in a bag or room somewhere!

Help a child today, donate new/gently used school and story books to the Streem Book Drive.


​Drop Off Stations:
Kid Entrepreneurs Centre, Lekki ( IG: @kidentrepreneurs )
Emerald Suites, Akoka
Timepoint Travels & Tours, Surulere
Lifematics Centre (IG: @thelifematicscentre)​

All donations will go to students of public primary & secondary schools in Lagos on the basis of need.

Visit @thestreem on Instagram, http://www.streemng.com/bookdrive or Contact 09090665398 /08186799017 /08026012849 for more information, or if you have books to donate and there is no drop off station close by.

Streem is an online bookstore for textbooks, educational materials and Christian/Inspirational Books. Learn More at http://www.streemng.com

Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari recently laid the foundation stone for the construction of a Maternity Clinic at the Daura General Hospital, Katsina state on Thursday, May 18, 2017.

​The project is aimed at reducing the challenges women face in accessing medical care during pregnancy, at childbirth and while raising their babies.
The 50 bed maternity ward being constructed through Future Assured is meant to support Federal Government’s policy of establishing healthcare facilities in every political unit in the country.

Source: http://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2017/08/mrsbuhari-constructing-maternity-ward.html

Representatives of the child protection community in Lagos State gathered recently to attend the launch of the Cece Yara Child Advocacy Centre’s state-of-the-art Forensic Suite for children who have experienced sexual abuse, in Lagos.

A forensic interview is a structured conversation between a Forensic Interviewer and a child with the objective of obtaining detailed information or accounts of events that the child may have experienced or witnessed. The interview is usually carried out in a child-friendly setting, at the beginning of a police or child protection investigation. It is especially valuable especially where there is no witnesses or physical evidence, and the outcome of the case depends on the victim’s verbal account of what happened. The child’s account is also digitally recorded.


In recent times, Nigeria has recorded an alarming rate of child sexual abuse more than ever in history. It is regrettable to know that only a minimal number of perpetrators are convicted or punished for this crime. Underreporting, improper interviewing, the inability of our community and law enforcement agents to react appropriately to disclosures of child sexual abuse, as well as the limited ways to assess the credibility of testimonies of victims, may have also contributed to the increasing number of unprosecuted cases.

At the launch, Bola Tinubu, the Founder Trustee of the Cece Yara Foundation, stated that the Forensic Interview Suite was at the forefront of technology and research-based investigation of child sexual abuse cases, and would be transformational in assisting the police to the carry out more thorough investigations and the discovery of high-quality evidence.

“It is a professional discipline that can make a fundamental difference to the way in which we approach the investigation of these crimes against young children. Now our children have a child friendly environment to disclose all the details of their abuse to a professional that understands them and who understands the challenges they have articulating the details of the abuse due to their age, the range of their vocabulary, and the effect of trauma.” – Bola Tinubu said.

The Cece Yara Foundation, a child-centred non-profit organization established to prevent child sexual abuse and to promote prevention awareness among adults and children, arranged for the successful training of 10 Forensic Interviewers, including staff from the Nigerian Police, and the Ministry of Youth and Social Development on providing skillful child-friendly forensic interviews.

The team was trained by Dr. Princess Olufemi-Kayode, who has worked for nearly 20 years with sexual and gender based violence victims, started the first Rape Crisis Centre in Nigeria in 2005, and is the founder of Media Concern Initiative for Women and Children (MediaCon), a Non-Governmental Organization committed to responding to issues of sexual violence against women and children.
Forensic Interview is designed to eliminate obstacles during the investigation in the event that the perpetrator denies the abuse. Though the practice is relatively unknown in Nigeria, The Cece Yara Foundation intends to collaborate with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Ministry of Justice and the Nigerian Police in driving the process of ensuring that child Forensic interview becomes best practice in Nigeria, similar to other developed countries. The Cece Yara Foundation is confident that forensic interviewing will aid in successful prosecutions, the conviction of perpetrators and reduction in child trauma.
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The Cece Yara Foundation is a child-centred non-profit organisation established in 2016 to prevent child sexual abuse and provide access to care, information, protection and emergency intervention for children who are sexually abused or at risk, and their family. The Foundation provides the ideal response to children through a 24-hour free child telephone helpline (0800 800 8001) and its child-friendly Child Advocacy Centre based in Lagos, which provides professional counselling, medical, legal and psycho-social support, as well as referral services.

The Foundation also conducts prevention programs for children and adults to raise the awareness of sexual abuse, and to educate adults on how to protect children from sexual abuse.
The Cece Yara Foundation is located at 2A Akin-Ogunmade Davies Close, Gbagada Phase 2, Lagos.

For more information kindly visit our website http://www.ceceyara.org.

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/cece-yara-foundation-forensic-interview-facility/

Studio 24 in collaboration with Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is launching Something for the Girls – a project aimed at empowering 100 less-privileged women of age bracket 18-35 with photography skills and makeup skills. The Lagos Batch of the CSR project – which shall be launched on 19th August 2017 – will have 100 women being trained in the aforementioned skills. The project shall thereafter go nationwide and altogether 3, 600 women will be trained.

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (“LSETF” or “the Fund”), was established by The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Law 2016 to provide financial support to residents of Lagos State, for job, wealth creation and to tackle unemployment. LSETF serves as an instrument to inspire the creative and innovative energies of all Lagos residents and reduce unemployment across the State. The Fund has the mandate to directly invest ₦25Billion in helping Lagos residents grow and scale their Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”) or acquire skills to get better jobs.

Applications for this pilot phase is now open to all women between the ages of 18-35 years living in vulnerable conditions, who are resident in Lagos State ONLY.

#Sumthin4dGirls: How to take action

- Application (If you’re a woman, aged 18 – 35, resident in Lagos, and living in vulnerable conditions. Please note that you will be asked to provide a referee who will be required to provide attestation to the facts of your situation);
- Nominations (If you know of any such women as described above and would recommend them for enrollment)
- Sponsorship bids & pledges (For any persons or organizations who would like to get involved by sponsoring a candidate or more or any other phases of the project).

To register, follow this link: https://www.studio24nigeria.com/sftg/

For more information, follow on Instagram: @studio24nigeria | Join in the conversation with hashtag: #Sumthin4DGirls

Application closes on Monday, 14th of August, 2017.

Picture Credit: BellaNaija
Source: http://www.studio24nigeria.com

The MWE Summer Camp is dedicated to delivering an all-inclusive curriculum tailored towards the the acquisition of soft or non-cognitive skills for 100 underprivileged young students. Over the course of five days, we will facilitate training in information technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, etiquette, team orientation, organisation skills, vocations (such as basket weaving, tie-dye, bead-making, painting) and of course, there would be so much fun!

​The Camp will end with our Annual Fun Day on Saturday, August 12th where the participants will be celebrated and awards will be given to deserving beneficiaries.

Date: Tuesday, August 8th – Saturday, August 12th, 2017
Please take this as a call to help us deliver a beautiful and impactful experience for the children by contributing towards the MWE Summer Camp.

For more information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter or send an email to info@call2luv.org
For donations,

Account Name: Call to Love Initiative
Account No: 2915257015
Bank: FCMB
Let’s Make A Difference (M.A.D) together!!

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/mad-education-summer-camp/

Access to potable water is essential for day to day living. Water cleanses the system, is crucial for the prevention of water-borne diseases and water for all intents and purposes IS life and ‘life’ is what has been missing from Obinagu community in Nkanu west Local Government, Enugu State.

This is why residents of the community could not hold back their joy when the ‘What Can We Do Together’ initiative of MTN Foundation berthed its ship in Obinagu. They came out in their multitude to witness the drilling of a 650ft borehole that will provide potable water for the community and essentially keep them healthy and safe.

A midwife, Kenechukwu Nnamani, shared the challenges that members of the community face in their quest to access water from the nearby river. According to her, hours are spent on the road just to fetch a bucket of water and ladies are often times exposed to other dangers like wild animals, rapists, and injuries; this is in addition to the high potential for diseases as a result of drinking and bathing with unclean water from the river.
The head of the Obinagu community, His Royal Highness Igwe Uwakwe Agbo Oruruo, in his thanks to the Foundation stated that access to clean water, which is one of the community’s greatest challenges, has now been eliminated thanks to the intervention of MTN Foundation. “The Obinagu Community will not forget this kind gesture from the MTN Foundation. We are eternally grateful for this new lease of life”, he said.

The ‘What Can We Do Together’ initiative, a brainchild of the MTN Foundation, was launched in September 2015 during the 10th-anniversary celebration of the MTN Nigeria Foundation. The initiative was borne out of the need to give every Nigerian the opportunity to make a difference in their communities. Under the second phase of the initiative, a call was made for Nigerians to nominate 200 communities to benefit from 200 projects.
Across Nigeria, a total of 400 communities were selected from a pool of numerous applications following a rigorous screening process. Through this process, 40 communities have received 500KVA transformers, 80 schools received brand new sets of school furniture, 80 primary health care centres received modern medical equipment and another 40 communities received 650ft water boreholes.

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/mtn-foundation-obinagu-community-borehole/

See photos of the installed borehole below

Makoko waterside is well known for being a huge community of people vastly neglected by the seeming developed society surrounding it. The first set of people to settle there were the Egun people from Badagry; fishermen who survived and thrived on the swamp.
The Makoko Dream is an initiative founded by Emmanuel Agunze that aims to make a Makoko child dare to dream to be great and not be reduced to the confines of his/her environment.

With this in mind, The Makoko dream have discovered a way to reduce child labour is by education, and so they have started The Makoko Dream School powered by The Aliyu Foundation project.

The school building project, which will serve as a community and education centre will also serve as a centre for girl orientation as well as weekly skill acquisition centre.
To raise funds, they have decided to have an auction of items or services that will be donated to them items such as paintings, home decors, gadgets and electronics will be auctioned as well as services.
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A silent auction was held on Saturday, 29th of July at the Lekki Collisseum, Lekki Phase 1. This was used to kick start the online auction which will take place in August.
To donate and be a part of this initiative, click here for more information
See photos & videos of the work done thus far by the organisation.

Source: https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/07/part-makoko-dream/amp/

By way of extending her reach, Pearls Africa, a social enterprise that promotes the cause and advancement of vulnerable young girls and women in Nigeria, officially launched her new space: Lady Labs Innovation Hub, on Tuesday, July 25, 2017.

Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, the founder of Pearls Africa gave the welcome address stating the purpose of creating a center for girls in Nigeria, with more focus on underserve girls, why educating the girl child in STEM is also crucial and she also shared on the journey of #GirlsCoding and the progress made so far; she also stated that it was greatly inspired by the United State Department sponsored exchange program: International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) in January 2017, track: education and activism for young women, a 3 weeks program to tour and have meetings relating to girl-child education, across four states in the United States.

​Being Nigeria’s first Centre for girls, the center was created to serve as a link between middle-class female entrepreneurs/professionals and underprivileged girls who possess great I.T skills, was declared officially open by the US Consulate, Consular Officer Brianna Bailey-Gevlin.

Dr Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwelisi, former Minister of Education and lead advocate for the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, was present at the event as the keynote speaker. In her speech to the girls, she emphasized how important it was for the female child to not only get an education but also how important the girl child is to the development and sustenance of the nation’s economy. She advised that every young girl to be determined, focused and continually motivated to do better.

Also in attendance was philanthropist, photographer and musician, TY Bello, whose excitement at the new feat could not be dimmed. Talking to the girls, she stated the importance of the state they are currently and implored them not to waste any time in achieving their goals.


To everyone’s delight, Sharon Okpoe, a 15-year-old techie, gave a pitch on how she intends solving the problem of food insecurity which her community Makoko slum has been battling for a long time, using the knowledge she has gained from #GirlsCoding through the use of technology.
​However, the most intense moment came when a couple of Chibok girls had an interactive session with the keynote speaker, Dr Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili. In the eye opening session, attendees not only got to know how smart these girls are but they also realized how deep the story of the kidnapping of the 200+ Chibok girls run.

The launch was more than an opening, it was an opportunity for guests to become familiar with the girls; it was also an opportunity for the Pearls Africa team to disclose their intention towards harnessing potential and growing influence in the technology environment.
Over the last three years Pearls Africa, through its GirlsCoding initiative, has provided computer training to girls from the slum and placed them on internships in tech companies and Lady Labs is the first of many steps in ensuring that no girl child in Nigeria is left behind.

Source: https:www.bellanaija.com/2017/08/pearls-africa-launch-lady-labs-innovation-hub/amp/

Are you a female entrepreneur running a viable startup?


Thus opportunity is for you!
Each year, 18 finalists representing 6 regions (Latin America, North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific) are selected during the first round of the competition. These finalists are invited to attend the Awards week in Singapore during which the second round of the competition takes place. After the final jury evaluation, 6 laureates, one for each region, are announced on stage during the Awards ceremony.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COMPETITION

The 18 finalists, representing the top 3 projects from each of the 6 regions, will receive:
One-to-one personalized business coaching prior to the Awards week
Series of entrepreneurship workshops, knowledge sessions and networking events during the Awards week
Media visibility
A place on the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship 6-Day Executive Programme (ISEP)
Networking opportunities through the Cartier Awards community

WINNING PACKAGE

First prize for the 6 laureates:
US$ 100 000 in prize money
One-to-one personalized business mentoring
Second prize for the 12 finalists:
US$ 30 000 in prize money

Deadline: August 31, 2017 2pm Paris time (CET)

Visit https://application-form.cartierwomensinitiative.com/ for more.

Are you a female entrepreneur running a viable startup?


Thus opportunity is for you!
Each year, 18 finalists representing 6 regions (Latin America, North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Asia-Pacific) are selected during the first round of the competition. These finalists are invited to attend the Awards week in Singapore during which the second round of the competition takes place. After the final jury evaluation, 6 laureates, one for each region, are announced on stage during the Awards ceremony.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COMPETITION

The 18 finalists, representing the top 3 projects from each of the 6 regions, will receive:
One-to-one personalized business coaching prior to the Awards week
Series of entrepreneurship workshops, knowledge sessions and networking events during the Awards week
Media visibility
A place on the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship 6-Day Executive Programme (ISEP)
Networking opportunities through the Cartier Awards community

WINNING PACKAGE

First prize for the 6 laureates:
US$ 100 000 in prize money
One-to-one personalized business mentoring
Second prize for the 12 finalists:
US$ 30 000 in prize money

Deadline: August 31, 2017 2pm Paris time (CET)

Visit ​[url]https://application-form.cartierwomensinitiative.com/ [/url] for more.

When a young teenage girl gets pregnant in Nigeria, there is an instant shroud of shame cast upon her. If she is lucky, she’d get support and love from her family and friends. Very few teenage girls get this. The predominant attitude is a stigmatisation and an outcasting from everything she has known or relied upon.
For a young girl, this can have a long lasting psychological impact. We live in a world that remains consistently unfair to women, as the men who impregnate these girls are not shamed in equal measure.

Bertha Amuga set up Amuga’s Hope to give teen moms a sense of love, and a feeling of inclusion. Raised in Port Harcourt, Bertha had a lot of friends who had to drop out of school because of teenage pregnancy, who never and a chance to pick up pieces of their lives again.
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“The hardest part of being a young unmarried mother, is the misconception and stigmatization labels from society. People can be cruel and the lack of support from society puts you down and makes you feel ashamed of being a parent, Amuga’s Hope, is formed to empower the mums-to-be by enabling them to secure a good future for themselves and their kids’ future.”

Amuga’s hope was set up to counsel, educate and empower teenage mothers. Through the non-governmental organisation, Bertha also provides medical counselling to families in order to help reduce the pain caused by unplanned pregnancies.


With a special emphasis on counselling, educating and equipping these girls for the future, Amuga’s Hope isn’t hoping to just give these girls fish, but also teach them how to fish. It has been a slow but steady process, but more girls have come to Amuga’s Hope through referrals from Bertha’s friends, family and associates. Social media has also been impactful in spreading the word of love and inclusion.

And this is the space which Amuga’s Hope strives to fill. This is the quest of this organisation: “to raise women who are going to be a support system to their countries and respective communities. Women that will contribute to the growth of a strong and vibrant next generation.

Source: BellaNaija

To God be the Glory

Day 4 - December 11, 2015 (evening session)
Prayers by Bishop David Oyedepo

I decree the release of the grace of dedication on my life upon each one of you. The same grace of dedication on my family, I release it upon your family. The same way dedication has not ceased to distinguish my family, I decree that dedication will never cease to distinguish you.

The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him Proverbs 20:7.

In the name of Jesus, your dedication will impact on your children after you

In the name of Jesus, your dedication will impact on your nation

In the name of Jesus, your dedication will impact on your family

Whatever is not so from the beginning, whatever is not ordained by God that is afflicting anyone’s life is reverted to a testimony now in Jesus name.

The power of witches and wizards and occultic forces against your life are declared broken in the name of Jesus.

Every of your inheritance that is being withheld by the devil is commanded to be released in Jesus Name.

That marital spell is broken in the name of Jesus

Your marital destiny is released in the name of Jesus

Your career destiny is released in the name of Jesus

Your business destiny is released in the name of Jesus

Whatever is being resisted of your inheritance in Christ, I decree instant release now in the name of Jesus.

Not one sickness or disease is permitted to return with you in the name of Jesus

Whatever is called a sickness/disease is turned into a testimony in the name of Jesus

Whatever is not planted in your system is coming down on their own in the name of Jesus

Enough is Enough in the name of Jesus

The cripple will walk now in the name of Jesus

The blind will see now in the name of Jesus

The deaf will hear now in the name of Jesus

Ever symptom of every terminal disease will disappear now in the name of Jesus

HIV/AIDS will disappear now in the name of Jesus

Sickle Cell Anaemia will disappear now in the name of Jesus

Somebody is receiving brand new lungs now in the name of Jesus

Somebody is receiving brand new kidneys now in the name of Jesus

Somebody is receiving brand new livers now in the name of Jesus

I decree the instant healing of everyone set for their healing now in the name of Jesus

From the crown of your head to the sole of your feet, be healed now in the name of Jesus

Be delivered, be set free and be made whole now in the name of Jesus

Everything that my heavenly father has not planted, I command them rooted out now in the name of Jesus

You are declared healed and made whole right now in the name of Jesus

Those lumps disappear from your body right now in the name of Jesus

Whatever you could not do before, begin to do them now in the name of Jesus

Your eyes are now declared open in the name of Jesus

Your feet are declared jumping in the name of Jesus

Your ears are now hearing in the name of Jesus Christ

Thank you Father, Thank you Jesus, the master healer, the great physician
Thank you Father for your healing virtue and for your deliverance virtue
Blessed be your name.

Day 4 - December 11, 2015 (evening session)
Word 1
Minister – Bishop David Oyedepo
Title: Engaging the wonder of divine visitation (Part 4)

This is the last night of Shiloh 2015. The last in every of God’s agenda is everybody’s moment of opportunity.

In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, if any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. John 7: 37
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Habakkuk 2:3

Divine visitation is ordained for our change of position. When we engage according to the rules, our positions are bound to change. In the story of the widow of Nain, Jesus stepped into the situation Luke 7:14 – 16 and changed her story. Every negative name that people called you before you came for Shiloh, you are returning home with a change of name. One encounter with God changed Jacob’s name from a person to a nation.
No one can dominate what he does not despise. The things dominating us are permitted by us because we see them as stronger than we are Numbers 13: 27 – 32. You are stranded when you believe situations are stronger than you. Redemption has ordained you for dominion. The way you see yourself is the way others will see you.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Matthew 5: 13 -16

There is no irreversible case with faith John 11: 40. We are going into a year where faith is a must for everyone to see the glory of God. Building your faith is a non – negotiable responsibility to move from Glory to Glory. Your place in this prophetic wave demands that you develop your faith. You can’t see God’s glory without faith. It takes faith to work in God’s plans. God can’t take you from glory to glory without faith.

Jesus said unto him, if thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Romans 1: 17

As we go from faith to faith, we go from Glory to Glory Romans 1: 17. No one can access the realms of Glory without faith.

Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? John 11:40

Every change of story in scriptures is triggered by faith. Only men of faith are men of exploits. We move from glory to glory as we move from faith to faith. Revelation not applied is the ark of God not engaged 1st Corinthians 10: 23. You have to profess your faith without wavering. Faith is a living force drawn from the living word to produce living proofs. When your faith comes alive on any scripture, you have tapped into power to make it happen. Every negative issue hovering over your destiny is not permitted by redemption.

David despised Goliath to dominate him. You can’t dominate what you don’t despise. We have to despise the challenges we face because they are under our feet 1st John 5: 4. It is not unspiritual to be challenged but it is unscriptural to be defeated. You are defeated means you are ignorant of your right to a triumphant life

Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 2nd Corinthians 2:14

Daniel triumphed even after he was attacked and thrown into the den of lions. If you are not smarter than your challenge, you will be crushed under it.

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. Hosea 4:6

We need to engage the revelation of the truth so that we can triumph. Taking steps according to light takes you out of the pit.
Faith is despising our circumstances in the light of scriptures. The power of light over darkness is Eternal. God delivers our inheritance only through revelation 2nd Peter 1: 3.

Vital Key for moving from Glory to Glory

John 12: 23 – 26. Dedication is a deadly commitment to God and to the cause of his kingdom. Philippians 1: 21, Galatians 2: 20. A deadly commitment to God and to the cause of his kingdom is your ticket to a world of from glory to glory. The tiniest believer has all the potentials to become a global citizen by the mystery of dedication. Nobody’s life will be any more glorious than his dedication. Sustainable dedication guarantees your adventure into the realm of from glory to glory. Until you stop engaging, you don’t stop advancing. Your sustainable dedication is vital in determining your ultimate outcome in the journey of life. Your choice for dedication today guarantees your distinction tomorrow. Every child of God is a seed Galatians 3:29. When your life is planted, your destiny becomes supernaturally fruitful Colossians 3:3.

And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it. Mark 4: 30 – 32

A mustard seed grows only when it is sown. Where you are is irrelevant, it is what you do with where you are that determines your outcome. To go from glory to glory is to remain dedicated to God and to the cause of his kingdom. You should believe that all God says will come out of it; will come out of it. When you are sown as a seed, you end up being supernaturally distinguished among men. The cure for your frustrations is dedication. It does not matter where you are now you are on your way to your high places. Habakkuk 3:17 -19.

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. John 12:26

Examples of people that were dedicated in the Bible:

Abraham: Abraham was obedient to everything God said he should do no matter the cost.
Moses: Moses was a dedicated prophet
Nehemiah: A master builder that had a vision to rebuild the city
Daniel: Dedication distinguished Daniel
Paul: He was a dedicated soldier of Jesus Christ

There is no level of glory dedication cannot take you to. You should be dedicated to God and to the cause of his kingdom on the earth. If you won’t stop being dedicated, you can’t stop going up. There is no guaranteed cure for frustration like dedication. Dedication to the cause of Christ is the cure for man’s frustrations. Papa said when he was in school, he was a full time Christian and a part time student. It is full time Christianity that pays. Nobody ever regrets being dedicated to God because he distinguishes them supernaturally.
Every prophet is ordained a father to the people to whom they are sent 2nd Kings 2:12, 2nd Kings 6: 21. Every true son naturally possesses the DNA of his father. Every true son or daughter of a prophet naturally partakes of his spiritual DNA.

Testimony

Bishop Oyedepo shared the testimony of a woman who had a blocked fallopian tube and her husband had low sperm count. The woman did not know she was pregnant but she gave birth to a baby despite the fact that she was menstruating throughout the nine months of pregnancy.

God has no problems with your problem. He has only problems with your unbelief. God can only intervene according to your faith. God’s hands cannot be stretched forth until your faith is in place.

Bishop Oyedepo also gave the testimony of when his wife told him she had a miscarriage. Papa immediately replied, “It cannot happen, can I have my food please?” He said this in the light of Deuteronomy 7: 14.

Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle. Deuteronomy 7: 14.

Bishop Oyedepo gave a testimony of how the ministry was attacked by the media for 7 years but the church kept growing because they were smarter than the challenge. Every believer’s defeat is rooted in his ignorance.

Day 4 - December 11, 2015 (morning Session)
Word 4
Minister – Bishop David Oyedepo

Every encounter with the word opens a new chapter in a man’s life. Everything produces in the kingdom according to our levels of understanding.

But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Matt 13: 23

The Shiloh sacrifice is done annually and should be done with understanding.
And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the LORD the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.1st Samuel 1:21

Shiloh sacrifice is not about financial returns only but includes things that money can never buy. It is important to educate people by giving them materials such as tracts and books so they can understand why they are doing what they are doing and what to expect in return.
God has no ceiling on any man’s destiny. You don’t stop advancing as long as you keep engaging.

It shall be from glory to glory for you, your family and your career In Jesus Name.

Day 4 - December 11, 2015 (morning Session)
Word 3
Minister – Pastor (Mrs) Faith Oyedepo
Understanding the blessedness of kingdom promotion endeavours (Part 2)

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: Hebrews 12: 28.

We need to ask ourselves why we should be engaged in kingdom stewardship:
1. Kingdom stewardship is a commandment from God. Exodus 23: 25. When you do what God commands, he turns you to a commander.
2. Kingdom stewardship is for our benefit and for our lifting. It is for our blessing.
3. It is to prove the sincerity of our love. If we truly love God, we will serve him. John 21:15 -17. The God you are not ready to serve acceptably is not a God that you truly love.

A second time Jesus said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Take care of my sheep.” John 21:16

It is not every service unto God that is acceptable. Until your stewardship is acceptable to God, it is never rewarded. Only acceptable service is rewarded by God Hebrews 11: 6.

Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear. Hebrews 12: 28

What makes our stewardship acceptable?
a. It must be done righteously. Malachi 3: 1 – 3

b. It must be done faithfully Proverbs 28:20. Those who serve faithfully do it to please God while those who serve “facefully” do it to please man.

c. It must be done cheerfully.
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2nd Cor 9: 7

d. Serve God willingly 1st Cor 9: 17, 2nd Cor 8: 12. Don’t serve God as a burden.

Pastor Faith Oyedepo shared the testimony of a woman who went out inviting others for covenant day of marital breakthrough. And the person she invited asked her if she was married. But the woman was not discouraged because she was not married, she said her own will be settled the next day. The woman and her invitee came for the covenant day of marital breakthrough and God did it for the two of them.
Pastor Faith Oyedepo also shared the testimony of a woman who conceived and gave birth to a baby after her womb had been surgically removed.
We should serve God cheerfully, joyfully and excitedly without being discouraged. If we serve God willingly, God will miraculously make a way.

e. Serve God lovingly. If you love God, you will serve him. 1st Cor 13: 1 – 3. For your service to be acceptable to God, it must be done in love.
And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 1st Corinthians 13: 3

f. It must be done diligently. Proverbs 22: 29. Your service to God should not be casual but professional. Serve God the best way you know how to. Don’t be lazy about serving God. Pastor Faith Oyedepo shared the testimony of a young man who diligently served God through prayers for about 7 hours in a day.

g. Do it sacrificially Psalm 126: 1 – 6. Go beyond your limits and ask God for grace to do beyond what you can do on your own.

h. Do it tirelessly. Refuse to give up or lose hope.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6: 9

i. Do it openly. Serve God without shame even if your mockers are around. As people may be mocking you, the God you serve is making you.

I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. Psalm 119: 46

Day 4 - December 11, 2015 (morning Session)
Word 2
Minister - Bishop David Abioye
Topic: Understanding the wonders of Spiritual Stewardship (Part 3) – Benefits of Partnership with God

1st Cor 3:9, we have the privilege of being co-laborers with God. We are not only laborers for God but laborers together with God. That makes it a partnership. We are stakeholders with God. It is your stake that determines your take. You cannot take from a place except you have a stake in that place. Investing in kingdom stewardship qualifies you to take. That is why there are those who do not beg to be blessed. They just take when they need. Everyone is rated according to the quality and quantity of his investment. In the business world, we have major investors/shareholders who occupy the high table at Annual General Meetings.

In the kingdom of God, there are frontliners. Our recognition in the kingdom is in line with our investment. Even our prayers are answered according to our investments. There are people whose prayers are fast tracked e.g. Elijah, Zechariah Luke 1:8-13. It is the level of your stake in kingdom stewardship that determines the quality of your take.

But the angel said to him, “Don't be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son. You are to name him John. Luke 1:13.

The benefits of being a partner with God is that you enjoy God’s backing in all your affairs. When God backs you, no man can confront you. God backs you when you go for him. God had David’s back when Goliath confronted him. When you go for God, God goes with you. Elymas became blind when he attempted to confront Paul, Acts 13:11. When you are in partnership with God, you become supernaturally wise. Also, when you are in partnership with God, you trigger supernatural favor.

Partnership with God provokes the flow of signs and wonders: Those who are sent by God to serve him in prayer, service units are always enjoying signs and wonders. Stewards are custodians of signs and wonders.

Bishop Abioye gave the testimony of a woman who had sickle cell and worked in the children’s department. At age 33, she received her healing, got married and got her miracle baby.

Mark 16:15, 20 Signs and wonders is the natural heritage and reward of those who serve God. If you are a gospel bearer, you become a power carrier. Paul the apostle was a gospel bearer, he was in partnership with God, reaping the harvest of souls Acts 19: 11-12. Paul became an embodiment of signs and wonders. You don’t have to be a preacher or an evangelist to be an embodiment of signs and wonders. All you have to do is to go for Jesus. Acts 27:23 As a result of Paul’s partnership with God, he emerged as one of the greatest apostles of the early church 1st Cor 15:10, 1st Cor 3: 9 we are laborers together with God.

Partnership with God guarantees supernatural breakthroughs: If your life is useless, give it to God to use and it will not remain useless. Jesus took Peters useless boat and handed Peter a useful, profitable breakthrough Luke 5: 1 - 8. Everyone serving God is entitled to breakthroughs. As the apostles maintained their partnership with God through continuous engagement on the prayer altar, they were commanding breakthroughs. Psalm 92: 14, Malachi 3:16 - 18, Malachi 4:1 – 2.

Partnership with God Engenders divine health: When you serve God, you come to the class of God. Because God is never sick, you cannot be sick. Every soul winner is an ambassador of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5: 19 – 20. When we serve God (e.g. win souls for God), we become ambassadors representing Jesus our king and since he can’t be sick., we can’t be sick. Every ambassador of Christ is entitled to divine health Proverbs 13:17. A faithful ambassador is health. John 15: 1 -2. As long as you are a fruitful branch, you will enjoy the rich supply of the vine.

And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. Exodus 23: 25.

If you are useful, you will remain healthy. Isaiah 38:1 - 5, Hezekiah prayed for his healing and God answered. 2nd Chronicles 29:3 Hezekiah saw himself as a steward by putting God first. Matt 6: 3 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all other things shall be added to you.

Partnership with God will give you access to the honor of God: Honor is the greatest virtue of life. Inside honor is favor, dignity, acceptance, distinction etc. Honor is the entitlement of stewards. Prvs 27:18 When you serve Jesus, you enjoy the honor of Jesus. The apostles were respected as Jesus was respected.
If any man serve me, him will my father honour John 12:26
Serving Jesus makes you honored like Jesus is honored. You can’t miss your honor serving God.

Conclusion

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3: 23 – 24.

You must serve God heartily and happily. God sees your heart before he notices your acts. If you serve God actively, the pastor may commend you; but if you serve God heartily, the Lord approves you. Men may commend your act, only God approves your heart.

Day 4 - December 11, 2015 (morning Session)
Word 1
Minister – Bishop David Oyedepo (Jnr)
Topic: Engaging biblical mentality for stewardship

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1st Cor 15:58.

Our stewardship is designed by God to be in increasing dimensions. Be steadfast meaning consistent. Be unmovable meaning undiscouraged. Always abounding meaning you should never have a more intense last year in stewardship. Without the right perspective, you may start to lose out on the benefits of stewardship. It is mentality that affects reality. Until your mind changes, your life does not change. The right mindset is a fundamental requirement for consistency of stewardship and productivity of stewardship. Heb 12:3, before any man fails with his hands in serving God, he faints in his mind in serving God.

Prvs 23:7, whatever will come out of your life comes out of your mind. If you are going to change your experience, you must change your perspective. Rom 12:2, until you have a new mind, you can’t have a new life. Eph 4:23, every mindset requires renewal for every lifestyle to enjoy renewal. If you want to enjoy new life, seek new light. Your change of story may not require a change of action but a change of insight. Get new light and you will scale new heights. Psalm 49:20, when there is absence of understanding in any activity in the kingdom of God, that activity losses productivity. Gen 13:14, you can only go as far as you can see. It is how much detail we see that will determine how much distinction we enjoy.

What are the necessary mindset to possess if you are going to enjoy the full reward of kingdom stewardship?
1. We must possess a sowers mentality: Every spiritual stewardship is likened to seed sowing, Gal 6: 7-8. A seed sown has a future harvest. Every time you pray kingdom advancement prayers or go on evangelism, you are planting a seed. God records and God rewards. Luke 2: 36 – 37, Prayer and fasting is one of the avenues in which we serve God. Col 4:12, Epaphras was registered in heaven as a servant of God because he laboured tireless on the altar of prayer to see souls established in the kingdom of God. There are those who must rise and stand on the altar of prayers laboring fervently until Christ is formed in newly converted souls. Gen 8:22, every investment of a seed secures the harvest of a testimony. There is no time of prayer/service that is wasted.

While a seed sown may not yield a harvest overnight, the harvest time is sure. Mark 4: 27-28, when you sow your seed into the kingdom of God, God takes over from that point. Matt 6:6, open glory is a product of secret sowing. There is always a sowing/story behind the glory. Dan 12:3, our commitment to sowing is what brings about the harvest of glory. Never get tired of quality seed sowing because it brings about a quality harvest.

2. We must possess an investor’s mentality: Luke 2:49, the kingdom of God is referred to as the fathers business. Every commitment to stewardship is an investment in God’s investment scheme. Rom 12: 11, our stewardship demands an investment mindset. Mat 6: 33, Bishop David Oyedepo (Jnr) shared the testimony of a man that stood in the gap concerning kingdom enlargement for 5hrs in the day and 2 hrs in the night (making a 7hr work day) and because he took God’s work as a job, God gave him the job he was looking for. Because he invested in service, he harvested his desired miracle. 1st Cor 9:10, every investment/engagement should give you a hope of a harvest. When God says we should do something, it means he wants to bless us. Every engagement in stewardship is an excuse for God to bless us.

3. We must possess an appointment mentality: Luke 10:1, until you are appointed in an organization, you don’t have a salary there. John 4: 34 - 36, there are things you must fulfill in order to see the release of what God has in store for you. You can’t have the appointment, then be unproductive and expect to have a salary. If you have minimum engagement, you will have minimum wages. If you have maximum engagement, you will have maximum wages. When you abound in the work of the Lord, you will also abound in the reward of the lord. Whenever God send you forth, he never leaves you without your wages.

4. We must possess a partnership mentality: Mark 16:15, 20 every commitment to spiritual stewardship commits God to practical partnership. 1st Cor 3:9, we are in a partnership with God. Matt 28:19-20, when you are on assignment for God, you enjoy his partnership and he is with us on every side. Heb 13: 5 – 6, when God is your partner, you have nothing to envy. Rom 8:31, If God be for us accident/disease/sickness cannot be against us.

5. We must possess a reward mentality: 1st Cor 3:8, Rev 22:12 to know your reward, check the quality of your work. 1st Cor 9: 24 – 29, 2nd Cor 9:6 the size of your work determines the size of your reward. Ezekiel 29 : 18 – 20, There is no way you will serve God that he will not record it.

6. We must possess a runner’s mentality: Hebrews 12:1, our spiritual stewardship is a race. Our spiritual stewardship is a marathon race that requires consistent investment. Habakkuk 2:1, every divine agenda is a race. 1st Cor 9: 24 – 26.

It is not enough for us to have the right mentality but that mentality must be engaged for productivity. It takes grace for anything to be engaged, 1st Cor 15:10.

Day 3 - December 10, 2015 (evening Session)
Word 2
Minister – Bishop David Oyedepo
Topic: Engaging the wonders of divine visitation (Part 3)

Shiloh is a mountain of taking delivery of your inheritance Joshua 18:3, 2nd Peter 1:3, Acts 20:32, Rev 5:12. All our inheritance in Christ which include power, riches, wisdom, strength, glory, honor and blessings is deliverable by revelation. By redemption, you have been repositioned above principalities and powers. Power answers to revelation far above intercession. It is by revelation that confidence is built, and it takes confidence to exercise authority. Everything that pertains to you in redemption is only deliverable by revelation.

Shiloh is a mountain of revelation. The dominion of light over darkness is instant and unquestionable. Every word-lazy Christian lives a victim. We are in the era of the dominion of the word Isaiah 2:3, faith is calling those things which be not as though they were Romans 4:17.

Testimony
Bishop Oyedepo shared the testimony of a woman who was asking God for a child. Her Fallopian tube was blocked and her husband had low sperm count. In faith she named her baby “Flourish” and will bathe for the imaginary baby. Throughout the nine months of pregnancy, she didn’t know she was pregnant because she was still menstruating. She eventually delivered a baby after 17 years of marriage.

All of the encounters at Shiloh can be summarised as encounter with the word.

Every time you enter into a covenant with God to serve him, he gives you rest round about. As long as he sees your covenant as genuine, your rest is automatic.

Bishop Oyedepo shared the testimony of a man who came for Shiloh with crutches and after hearing the word, he walked back to his seat without crutches.

Bishop Oyedepo shared the testimony of a man that got his heart damaged while being exposed to high pressure raw natural gas when he was performing a critical test while he was on duty at work. He came to Shiloh 2014 and during the course of the event, he heard the bishop saying every challenge you are facing as a believer has an expiry date. He also heard the Bishop say every day is God’s day but the day you believe is your day. He keyed into that declaration and to the glory of God, God gave him a brand new heart and the ordeal ceased.

Bishop Oyedepo shared another testimony of a woman who came to the Shiloh 2013 Friday night of encounter. She came with an ear ailment which had lasted for over 20 years. Her left ear was completely blocked and during the Friday encounter night of Shiloh 2013, she heard the Bishop say God will finish his work in one hour. As soon as she heard this prophetic word with the other ear that was working, she positioned herself for an encounter, crying for a touch from God. Surprisingly, in the course of the service, she noticed that she could hear clearly from her left ear.

We are largely victims of our ignorance not the devil. If the devil couldn’t stop you from being saved, he can’t stop your possession from being delivered. We need revelation to take delivery of our possession. Every challenge you are facing as a believer has an expiry date and every day is God’s day but the day you believe is your day. It is by the word you take delivery of your possessions. It is by the word we take delivery of our possession.

Any challenge of long continuance is a curse Deut 28: 59. But the good news is that Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law Galatians 3:13.

If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD; Then the LORD will make thy plagues wonderful, and the plagues of thy seed, even great plagues, and of long continuance, and sore sicknesses, and of long continuance. Deut 28: 58 -59

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree Galatians 3:13

The curse of long continuance has been broken at Calvary. Whatever you have suffered for a week is too long. Your trials are turned to a testimony. That blood disease is out of your body now in Jesus name.

What right do we have in Christ?
We are not permitted to suffer beyond a while.

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.1st Peter 5:10

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory 2nd Cor 4:17

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30: 5
Rev 18:10, 2nd Cor 6: 2, Hosea 12:13 Isaiah 52:1-2 Matt 15:13. Every word of God has healing and deliverance virtue.

Divine visitation is called a revival. Only those who engage in such visitation are empowered to enjoy the benefits. Divine visitation is of no value without engaging with it Mark 10:47. Every move of God is ordained to move people forward. Every move of God moves the hosting nation forward. When God visits, he advances his church to advance the hosting nation.

Things that must be done to sustain the move of God:
The ark of God represents divine presence, so it connotes a symbol of the move of God among men. 1st Samuel 4:4-5, 1st Samuel 5: 2-4, 1st chronicles 13: 7-10. It is not enough to have God descending in the midst of his people, it is important for God’s people to be taught how to engage with him. The Covenant Box stayed in the house of Obed-edom for three months and the Lord blessed Obed-edom’s family and everything that belonged to him. Engaging with the move of God in 3 months can launch you into what may not happen in 30 years. Every move of God places demands on the shoulders of men that want to be partakers of the blessings thereof.

A revival places definite responsibilities on the shoulders of them that want to partake of the blessings. Everyone who will sign up and be enlisted in this kingdom promotion army either as sowers (kingdom advancement prayer warriors) or as reapers (soul winners on the field) will be a beneficiary of the move of God John 4:36, Luke 2:37, 1st Cor 3:6. The Ark of God is the Ark of Glory 1st Samuel 4: 21-22. Ark bearers don’t lack testimonies, Ark bearers are signs and wonders among men. Every move of God calls for Ark bearers. Ark bearers are often mocked. Those who mind the mockery of men, never experience the Glory of God Hebrews 13: 13. The mockery usually precedes the Glory.

Bishop Oyedepo gave the testimony of a woman who was mocked for preaching in her community after every Sunday service. Her sister said, if your God is so good, why has he not given you children. The woman said in her heart “Jesus, you are the one they are talking about”. That same month, the woman got pregnant.

Don’t mind the mockers when doing outreaches because they want to rob you of the Glory. It takes you taking responsibility to be an Ark bearer to make the most of this move. Therefore, as we become certified Ark bearers, we must expect to go from Glory to Glory as we engage our shoulders in bearing the Ark of the gospel of Christ to the dying world. The ultimate of every revival is the rise of Giants in the church Jeremiah 30: 19 - 21.

Four things will come your way among others:
1. Recognise that the Ark of God is the Ark of supernatural blessings. When you accommodate the Ark of God in your life, you have created a platform for supernatural blessings. 1st Chronicles 13: 14, Isaiah 44:3 – 4. Every outpouring of the spirit releases supernatural blessings.

And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months. And the LORD blessed the house of Obededom, and all that he had. 1st Chronicles 13:14

How to accommodate the ark:
a. By praying kingdom advancement prayers
b. By reaching out to the lost with love and compassion
c. By engaging in soul winning
d. Praying for every service, praying for the lost to be saved and for the saved to be established in the faith.

2. The Ark of God is the Ark of testimonies Joshua 4:16. In a revival, challenges are turned into testimonies Habakkuk 3:4 - 6.

Bishop Oyedepo shared the testimony of a woman who had elephantiasis on her two legs and a terrible boil on her nose. She went out sharing the good news and when she got back, she lay on the bed. While in bed, the boil burst and a live maggot came out. Then the two fat legs crashed and became normal. The ark of God is the ark of testimonies.

Bishop Oyedepo also shared the testimony of someone who won 14 souls for God in 2 hours. God said to him, go to bed, I want to operate on you. The man had a metal implant installed in his elbow in 2007 after he was shot at close range during a robbery attack. The metal implant on his elbow came out while he laid in bed without any hole, opening, or blood/water coming out.

3. T[b]he Ark of God is the Ark of financial fortune[/b]. As you commit to being an Ark bearer in truth and in deed, praying for your local church, praying for souls to be saved, praying for the saved to be established in the faith, praying for the brethren to have their needs met supernaturally, every form of financial misfortune will be turned to financial testimony Zechariah 1:17, Haggai 2:9. Every move of God is accompanied with waves of financial fortune. Everyone who will care to serve God with his little means will be listed among financial giants.

Prayer: Lord, engrace me to remain an excited and tireless ark bearer Proverbs 13:20, Galatians 6:9.

Word: Every three months of the year 2016 will be a major leap for you. As long as you accommodate this ark in your life as your reason for living, every three months will be a major leap for you, your family, your business, your career and your spiritual life. For pastors, every three months, whatever number of congregation you desire, it will be delivered.

Day 3 - December 10, 2015 (evening Session)
Word 1
Minister – Bishop David Oyedepo (Jnr)

In every encounter, the principal agent that God utilizes is the agent of his word, 1st Samuel 3:21, 2nd Cor 3:18. We are born by the word, we grow by the word, we are made by the word and we change by the word. Revelation remains God’s fundamental instrument of man’s transformation. The revelation of God’s word is light, Psalm 119:130.

There is a difference between light that is shown and light that is seen Eccl 11:7. No matter how bright the sun is showing, except your eyes are open, you cannot see it. No matter how much light God is showing on this mountain, until your eyes are open, you cannot see it, Ephesians 1:17-18. The only thing you encounter when there is light and no sight is heat. Revelation without entrance into the eyes of man’s heart can only leave you with heat. The change you came here to see, you shall see it. It is the eyes that see the light that encounter the pleasure of his presence. Gen 1:16