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  • CHISTRE, other give succour to IDP returnees in Yobe

    CHISTRE, other give succour to IDP returnees in Yobe

    The Centre for HIV/AIDS and STD Research (CHISTRE) in conjunction with Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM) recently, provided health services to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) returnees in Gujuba Local Government area of Yobe State recently.

    During the visit to the community, its medical team provided free malaria screening and treated over 500 cases of malaria and vaccinated over 300 women and children against typhoid fever.

    Speaking during a courtesy call to the Hon. Commissioner of Health, Dr Muhammad Kawuwa, the MMM Community Relations Representative, Amaka Benson said the need became necessary because of the massive influx of returnees to Yobe State.

    She said: “We provided support to CHISTRE to implement a minimal integrated health program to complement the Federal Government which is in collaboration with state government, the private sector and development partners to mobilize resources for rehabilitation, reconstruction and resettlement of the region. Notable is the Presidential Committee for the North-East Initiative (PCNI).

    MMM is pleased to be part of the rehabilitation process. We were shocked at the level of devastation in Gujuba community.”

    Speaking, Nduka Ozor, Project Director, CHISTRE, said the state and PCNI are committed to the rebuilding of the entire Northeast adding that nothing is too small to offer to IDPs in the region and thanked MMM, the state government and PCNI for reaching out to Gujuba community

    Responding, the commissioner for health Dr Muhammad Kawuwa appreciated MMM and CHISTRE, while the state coordinator of PCNI Mr Musa said that PCNI’s primary focus is to coordinate interventions for the rebuilding, reconstruction and rehabilitation of the people of the Northeast that were devastated due to the Boko Haram insurgency.

    Yobe State was at the epicentre of the Boko Haram insurgency in 2012. The insurgency which affected Guijigba Community which was almost razed down resulted in killing and maiming of thousands and this culminated in indigenes fleeing their homes.

  • MMM partners NGO on HIV/AIDs sensitization in Kaduna

    MMM partners NGO on HIV/AIDs sensitization in Kaduna

    The Nigerian chapter of Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM) has partnered with a Non-governmental Organization Kunak Foundation to sensitize people living with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome(AIDS) and Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) on modern trends in the management of the disease.

    The sensitization talk also enabled speakers and health educators to disabuse the minds of the public about the stigma associated with the carriers of the disease.

    The event which held recently in Kaduna State drew registered  participants numbering 219 from the nook and cranny of Kaduna State and even from some neighbouring states.

    Aside the sensitization talk, the participants were also taken on a round of clinical tests at the end of the one-day program which include blood pressure clinic, weight clinic, sugar clinic, HCT clinic.

    Appreciating MMM for the generous financial donation which made the sensitization talk a huge success, the program coordinator of the foundation, Miracle BG Nyan commended the generosity of the not-for-profit online community for coming to the aid of the NGO when it needed it most.

    She said MMM had been consistent in offering the foundation generous financial donations over time to help it in actualizing its vision and mission.

    One of the registered participants of the sensitization talk, a woman in her 30s and carrier of the virus, who pleaded anonymity for the fear of being stigmatized, thanked MMM and Kunak for the timely talk, saying the talk really exposed her to contemporary information as it relates to the management of the virus.

    She also admonished Nigerians to stop stigmatizing people living with HIV/AIDS, emphasizing that being a carrier of the disease does not confer automatic death sentence on its victims.

    Kunak Foundation collaborated with Builders Foundation, Anjeed Innova,Al-Mansir Specialist Hospital, Kaduna and Women on Bended Knees for the sensitization talk which was a huge success while MMM provided the funds that enabled the talk to be actualized.

  • Group donates borehole to community

    Group donates borehole to community

    As part of their community development activities, Beautiful Soul Organization, a Non-governmental organisation (NGO), with support from Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM), recently commissioned a borehole at  Umuerim Avor Ntigha Autonomous Community in Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia State at an event which witnessed a large turnout of members of the community.

    Speaking at the ceremony which began with prayers, Dr Kelechi, Secretary BeautifulSoul Organization said: “Today we are gathered here to witness the commissioning of a borehole project. Out of love and the passion to see the man live a happy and stress-free life which is what our organization stands for, today with all Glory to God, we present this Borehole to you.”

    Among others, indigenes expressed their joy and gratitude to MMM and BeautifulSoul Organisation for the gesture.

    Appreciating the gesture, HRH Eze R.O Nwaigwe thanked the NGO and MMM stating that this is the very first water project in the community.

    The Local Government Chairperson, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe also showed appreciation. He urged other organizations to emulate MMM and BeautifulSoul Organisation, describing the initiative as a welcome development.

    Mr. Matthew Chikodi Ekwuribe, Beautiful Soul Project Manager and also a Representative of Idi na Otu Umuerim, Lagos branch, expressed gratitude for MMM and BeautifulSoul.

    “We thank MMM for assisting us in carrying out this project. May God bless you. We also appreciate the efforts of our esteemed leaders Mr Chisom and Dr Kelechi and Engr Sylvester for supporting this vision. We thank all our friends and well-wishers for their prayers and support may God bless you all. And to everyone who has made out time to come and witness this event, we pray that THE LOVE OF GOD will dwell richly in your hearts.”

    Speaking, Amaka Benson, MMM Off-Line secretary and events coordinator called on the community to make judicious use of the facility and guard it jealously stating that MMM is determined to bring hope and succour to the less privileged all around the world by empowering them.

    She said: “We understand that many years ago, an attempt was made at providing potable water for this community so when we heard about their challenges, we decided to partner BeautifulSoul for this project. They should guard it jealously and we are calling on other organizations to replicate this in other communities. This is in line with the vision of MMM.”

  • MMM partners ICVHC to provide free eye tests, free medication

    MMM partners ICVHC to provide free eye tests, free medication

    In line with its vision to bring succour to the less privileged, Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM), in conjunction with an NGO, International Center for Vision and Health Care (ICVHC), recently treated patients with eye problems and distributed corrective glasses and drugs to over 348 patients at the Azikiwe Community, Aba, Abi State.

    Speaking after the event, Dr Nwamaka Orlu, the Medical Director of ICVHC thanked MMM for the gesture: “I am glad MMM sponsored the project. Today 348 lives have been touched and this will go a long way to impact the community. I want to use this opportunity to thank MMM for this humanitarian gesture.”

    Chinagorom Onwuka, a beneficiary who received free medicated glasses and eye drops also expressed his gratitude and thanked MMM for reaching out to the community.

    Appreciating the gesture, another beneficiary, Ruth Ikonne prayed that God will continue to bless MMM because of its humanitarian work targeted at the less privileged. Other beneficiaries included Mr. Stephen Ezeani, Mrs. IJfoma Atiukwu and Mr. Kalu Eke among a host of others.

    Speaking, MMM Representative, Lawrence Chisom, a Guider in MMM community described the initiative as awesome!

    “Today, MMM’s charity event has put smiles on the faces of the people, both old and the young. Gradually and speedily, MMM is reaching out to the less privileged in its drive to eliminate poverty across the length and breadth of our dear country. Thank you MMM for putting smiles on the faces of people in this community.”

  • MMM, other spends N1.5m on hospital visitation

    MMM, other spends N1.5m on hospital visitation

    • Offsets patients bills, distribute provisions, toiletries and blanket to hundreds 

    In continuation of its charity drive, Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM), in conjunction with an NGO, Life Changing Humanitarian Services, visited three hospitals in Ojo Local Governmental Area of Lagos State recently and distributed provisions, toiletries, blankets among other items.

    Additionally, it also offset the bills of fourteen patients from these hospitals.

    At Oyems B Hospital at Iyano Oba, Lagos, Joy Chilaka, a mother of twins, while expressing her gratitude to the organisation said: “This is a very kind gesture. May God bless MMM and Life Changing Humanitarian Services.

    Adisa Olashile Jamiu from another hospital who was treated for fibroid had this to say: “I have been living with this condition for a long time and it has not been easy. I want to thank MMM for this kind gesture.”

    Appreciating the gesture, Mojisola Oyewo From KJ Hospital, a nursing mother, who had just given birth to a set of twins said: “I am very happy for what MMM has done today. May God bless you abundantly.”

    Others who benefitted are Felicia Eze, Hussien Adamu, Chinasa Obieze and Adisa Oyewo among others.

    Commenting, the Project Coordinator for Life Changing Humanitarian Services, Mrs Oni said: “At Life Changing Humanitarian Services, our main job is to visit orphanages, hospitals prisons and other foundations to render humanitarian help which we have done today.

    This would not have been possible without the support of MMM and we are saying a big thank you to them. As you can see, lives have been touched and the patients are happier. We thank God for this opportunity. We have reached out to many patients and offset the medical bills of 14 of them.”.

    Speaking, Chief Dental Surgeon at Oyems B Hospital, Dr Donald Chukwuemezie said: “This is a life changing event and we are so happy that it is happening here. The lives of 43 patients from our hospital were impacted today and they are all happy. You can see the smiles on their faces.”

    Speaking, Amaka Benson, Offline Secretary & Events Manager for MMM Charity: “MMM Nigeria this year has stepped up activities in communities from the regular peer to peer donation /charity event to a monthly peer to peer donation and monthly charity events/empowerments in various states of the country.

    “Today we are happy to sponsor this initiative in conjunction with Life Changing Humanitarian Services. Seeing the joy on the faces of these individuals makes us happy and fulfilled as a community that is set to reduce poverty to its barest minimum.

    My greatest joy today is the delicate lives that MMM has saved today through this NGO by making funds available for the patients who need blood infusion to survive. I love this job and I thank God for the privilege to serve humanity via this medium.

  • MMM Nigeria Donates N1m to Orphanage Home in Plateau

    Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM) Nigeria has donated the sum of One Million to Jofin Orphanage Home, Jos, Plateau State for its massive renovation.

    The financial gesture, according to the online community, is in fulfilment of its commitment to bringing smile to the faces of the needy and downtrodden through philanthropy.

    Receiving the donation on behalf of the Home, which has since begun the renovation work, Mrs Onyeukwu Chidiebere, Head of Services of the Home, thanked MMM for the cash donation, saying the gesture will go a long way in helping to carry out the facelift the Home needs.

    In an appreciation letter sent to MMM, a copy of which was made available to our reporter, Mrs Chidiebere stated: “ our hearts are filled with gratitude to have you be a supporter of the great vision despite challenges of all sort, you never know the magnitude of euphoria that overwhelmed us when we got your support. You have given us room to believe that truly, God is by our side.”

    In spite of obvious lull in the activities of the movement in the country, findings show that it has been forking out cash donations to numerous NGOs to help them actualize their vision and mission in addition to giving relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

  • MMM partners ISEE for women skills acquisition workshop

    MMM partners ISEE for women skills acquisition workshop

    Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM) in partnership with Initiative for Self Esteem Empowerment and Evaluation (ISEE) Inc.and Olajumoke Jide Foundation recently empowered indigent women in Lagos with the sum of N500,000 with a view to alleviating poverty.

    The three-day event which was held at Great Citizens School, Isashi Lagos attracted so many people. 
    In her remarks, the coordinator of ISEE, Mrs. Jide Ojo said: “Women and children account for two-thirds of the world’s population yet they are voiceless in the society and therefore vulnerable. They are often abused and intimidated.

    “That is the reason behind the programme; to empower the woman and make her take her rightful place at home and in the society as ordained by God. Money will be given to the Best 20 participants to start businesses after the training. Our areas of focus are Women and children especially teens.”

    Among others, skills acquired at the training programme included soaps making, making of disinfectants, insecticides and air freshener production. Others are making of confectionaries, head ties and bead making etc.

    Speaking, Amaka Benson, a representative of MMM said: “MMM Nigeria this year has stepped up activities in communities from the regular peer to peer donation /charity event to a monthly peer to peer donation and monthly charity events/empowerments in various states of the country.

    “Today we are happy to sponsor the Women Empowerment Skill organized by ISEE. Seeing the joy on the faces of these individuals as they acquire 14 skills in 3 days makes us happy and fulfilled as a community that is set to reduce poverty to its barest minimum.”

    For Mrs. Ayo Ogoru, a participant: “I already have my own business and I will apply the skills I have acquired today to my business. What I have learnt here is invaluable and I want to thank MMM and ISEE for this opportunity.”

    Another participant, Mr Chamberlain has this to say; “I feel very excited because this is so much I’m getting for free. It’s too good to be true. A brand new business idea.

    Being able to produce six different commonly sought for products in every home. It’s just the beginning of the new things that are already here. I can’t thank the organizers ISEE and sponsor “MMM”  enough for this rare opportunity. I am so grateful. God bless you.”

  • Lagos: MMM, Hope Givers empower pupils of FOA school

    Lagos: MMM, Hope Givers empower pupils of FOA school

    Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM), in conjunction with Hope Givers Humanitarian Services, an NGO, under an initiative tagged: Welcome Back To School empowered pupils of FOA Primary School 2, Okokomaiko, Lagos, recently when they donated bags and stationery to needy students.

    Speaking, an official of Hope Givers Saheed Tai said that the objective was all about empowering the kids so that they will have a sense of belonging which will translate into a better learning environment.

    Said the official: “My name is Saheed, I am a representative of Hope Givers, an NGO into humanitarian services. We are here today at FOA Primary School under a programme tagged: Welcome Back To School which is sponsored by MMM.

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    “A lot of the students here are in dire need of critical educational materials so the aim is to donate school bags, exercise books, sandals and stationary among other items to needy students so that they can have a sense of belonging. What we do is to identify areas people are in need and once we do that we contact corporate platforms for sponsorship.

    Officials of MMM pose with the headmistress of FOA Primary School Udensi

    “For this case, we contacted MMM for sponsorship since they are a humanitarian platform and they responded. We told them we had identified a school in our community that is in need hence we have provided all these for the betterment of the pupils today.”

    Addressing the students, MMM representative, Amaka Benson said that MMM is a charity platform that believes in empowering the needy, taking care of the sick and also runs skills acquisition centres: “Today we were brought here by Hope Givers Humanitarian Services and we are saying welcome back to school. Today you are going back home with brand new school bags, school sandals and stationary as MMM in conjunction with Hope Givers is welcoming you all back to school.

    “MMM is a charity platform and we are known for putting smiles on people’s faces. Carry on with your learning so that you can do better and strive to achieve your dreams because you are the leaders of tomorrow.”

    Responding, Mrs Udensi, Head Mistress of the school thanked the officials of MMM and Hope Givers. She said: “Thanks for remembering our children whose parents could not provide for them. May God bless you and replenish your pockets.”

  • MMM victim who drank insecticide dies in Abuja

    MMM victim who drank insecticide dies in Abuja

    A man identified as Ada Kole has died in Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory after drinking insecticide following the crash of the Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM) Ponzi scheme in Nigeria.

    The MMM, whose wedding was rescheduled from December last year to May 2017 reportedly died on Monday night following complications arising from the poison he took late last year.

    Kole had reportedly invested about N750,000 in the scheme in November last year and was expecting to get his 30 per cent income when the MMM crashed and he lost his money.

    A family source said Kole passed away after suffering from stomach complications as a result of the poison.

    “Kole died yesterday (Monday) evening and his body has been deposited in a mortuary. He died from the complications he suffered from the poison he took last year. He had a terrible stomach ache and was rushed to the hospital where he died,” Punch quoted the source as saying.

    Asked if the Benue State indigene was paid by the MMM before his demise, the source said, “No, he was not paid. In fact, he threatened to arrest his guider before the stomach upset returned last week and we rushed him to the hospital where he finally died.”

    It was gathered that his fiancée had been inconsolable since his passage.

    Kole had earlier opened up on his predicament during a phone-in radio programme in Abuja last December where he admitted making profits from the scheme before it crashed.

    He explained that he initially invested N20,000 and got 30 per cent interest a few weeks later.

    He said: “I came to Abuja from Benue a few months back in preparation for my wedding and my friend introduced me to the MMM thing. He told me about the benefit involved, though I was a bit hesitant about it but he succeeded in convincing me to register under him.

    “To be honest, I initially invested N20,000 into the scheme and I got 30 per cent the following month. The following month, I did N50,000 and I still got 30 per cent commission and my full investment back.”

    He then decided to increase his investment so he could make more money.

    “This time, I believed it was real and I decided to increase my investment. Before then, my fiancée had warned me against it. So I went to my cooperative to obtain a loan and they gladly gave, thinking it was for my wedding,” he said.

    “I put in N750k last month (November 2016) hoping it would yield 30 per cent income this month (December) only to wake up one morning to discover that my account has been suspended.”

    The deceased had told his interviewer that he took the insecticide because he did not know how to tell his fiancée that he had lost the money for their wedding.

    He added: “To be sincere, the best option I had then was to take my life because I didn’t know how I was going to face my woman. I didn’t even know when I took the insecticide.”

    The FCT police spokesman, Anjuguri Manzah said Kole’s death had yet to be reported to the police.

    Relevant authorities including the National Assembly, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the police had warned Nigerians against investing in the scheme.

  • MMM Nigeria returns a day earlier

    MMM Nigeria returns a day earlier

    The Mavrodi Mondial Movement (MMM), on Friday, announced its long-awaited resumption a day earlier than the official date through its twitter handle.

    The Ponzi scheme, in an attached document, said: “The holidays are over, and we’re now open. Just as promised. (You might have already noticed that we always stick to our promises).

    “Actually, we promised to be open on January 14, but we’re open now, January 13, as you can see, which is a day earlier. (Well, I hope, the members of the system will forgive us for that).