For the second year in a row, Lagos State Governor, Mr.
Akinwunmi Ambode has concluded plans to dedicate his Birthday on June 14, 2016,
towards advancing the fight against cancer, just as he appealed to his family
members, friends, political associates and well wishers wishing to place
congratulatory messages on his birthday via newspaper adverts or other
platforms to instead channel same to the cause.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib
Aruna, the Governor would on Tuesday, June 14, participate in a #GivingTuesday
event being pioneered by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy
(CECP-Nigeria), a group in the forefront of the war against cancer.
Governor Ambode had graciously accepted a request by the
CECP-Nigeria, being anchored by Dr. Christopher Kolade, to participate in
#GivingTuesday to mark his birthday which coincidentally falls on a
Tuesday.
#GivingTuesday is an initiative founded by the United
Nations in 2012 as a global way of engendering and celebrating philanthropy and
is observed worldwide, supported by business, political and social leaders who
jointly champion fund-raising for community development.
The event would see the Governor raise more awareness
towards the quest to raise funds for a Mobile Cancer Centre in Lagos.
The Governor urged interested people to send their donations
to Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP-Nigeria); Zenith Bank
Account No: 1014594851, Sort Code- 057150013.
The statement also added that Governor Ambode during the
event would be inducted as the Lagos State Patron of CECP.
Last year, Governor Ambode devoted his birthday to raising
funds towards the fight against cancer, a move the CECP said, went a long way
to opening the floodgates of support to the cause.
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