RAMON ADEDOYIN Philantropic Gesture

 HRE,Maye Dr Ramon Adedoyin and The Philanthropy Dearth By olusegun jeje packagerz

 Philanthropy can be defined as the altruistic concern for human beings, as manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons or to institutions advancing human welfare.

Based on the above definition of philanthropy, how many notable philanthropists can we easily identify in our milieu? From my early days till when I became an adult the name of Maye Dr Ramon Adedoyin would easily have been mentioned, his name was synonymous with philanthropy for many years. Though he is wealthy, he stood out because of his philanthropic activities, an unparalleled generosity.

By any standard the country is filled with wealthy people, but how does that benefit the country as a whole?

I have often asked myself why many amongst us celebrate fellow Nigerians who made the rich list, like it drives economic growth? Why with all our so called millionaires (or billionaire) on Forbes, we still have to wait for a foreigner like Bill Gates to assist us with the eradication of a deadly disease like corona virus?

Why do some of us need to praise those who have stolen our funds and plundered our resources for the flimsiest of reasons, like they are doing us a favour. These ‘privileged’ few should be generous because it is the human thing to do, and not because of praise singers or some chieftaincy title.

Charity begins at home, for how long would our ‘big men’ continue to enrich other economies? I have met many rich men but Maye of Yorubaland(Dr Ramon Adedoyin) is different, I am duly informed about edifices, businesses and investments owned by Nigerians. Then I begin to wonder if it is a curse to invest these monies, even if illegally acquired, in our country?

This country is blessed and has made some very wealthy people, so why not give back? Of what economic use or benefit is it to our immediate environment, when our funds are stashed in foreign lands, benefiting host nations?

A society surrounded with wealthy individuals who lack the capacity to give is cancerous to any social system. A country filled will selfishness across all strata is self detrimental.

Imagine if most of these so called ‘big men’ were philanthropic as Ramon Adedoyin was for example, the impact on society would be enormous. All strata of society would feel safer because jobs would be created.Dr Ramon Adedoyin has over 1200employees that works from his empire...I still wonder how He controls his five tertiary institutions plus many other business outfits.The current unemployment rate is scarily high, with about three quarters of the population not gainfully employed- a depressing statistic.

Some of the ‘disillusioned’ few must understand empowerment isn't about giving handouts or stipends, neither is it building some boreholes or patching up some potholes.

Empowerment isn't having carnal knowledge of young girls at will, and ruining their lives till they can't differentiate between fiction and reality. Then we wonder why many young men don't have the means of getting married, and those with the means are afraid of falling into the hands of the remnants of these “big men”, a vicious social cycle, and another lamentable topic entirely.

Government seems to be a convenient way to ill-gotten wealth nowadays, but, do those in these positions of authority care about the welfare of the masses or are they ready to sacrifice their exorbitant wages and allowances for the benefit of all? It would be encouraging to hear those in the House of Assembly move a motion to dedicate a certain percentage from their income for a worthy societal cause, or the presidency takes the initiative of curbing some financial excesses for the benefit of the economy.

For politicians in general, ask yourselves what charitable causes you are actively involved with regularly, and not hasty donations done during elections. Nobody is perfect and no one is a saint, all that is required is some commitment.

Maye Dr Ramon Adedoyin ’s critics say he wasn’t a saint and I wonder if there are any saints in our polity,  Many rich men should learn from his philanthropic gestures.

Dr Ramon Adedoyin philantropic gesture is natural.

  The children of the world shall know the great work of this extraordinary leader,visioner,giver and his fervent mission to rmmake everyone smiles and to serve mankind. Through him many are benefiting from his scholarship schemes..

RAMON ADEGOKE ADEDOYIN