Events
come and go but this is one of those very few events you don’t wish to miss.
Not because of its celebrity studded status or the diverse networking
opportunities and fun it presents, but for the singular reason of finding joy in
giving back to the society in an unusual way.
The
most anticipated event of the year witnessed yet more celebrities identifying
with this year’s edition bringing to a total of 12 confirmed celebrities so far;
and guess what, they all promised to storm the place with their friends.
The Legendary
footballer and United Nations Ambassador, Amb. John Fashanu is one of the new
celebrities that confirmed his presence for the event. The English Television
Presenter and former professional footballer of Nigerian (Paternal) and
Guyanese (Maternal) descent received the team from Cleanup Ambassadors,
organizers of the Celebrity Cleanup in his mansion in Suncity, Abuja. Thrilled
by the concept and the many benevolent gestures associated with the project,
Amb John Fashanu promised to storm the event with some of his friends both home
and abroad “even if I have to fly them down” he said.
Another
celebrity gracing the event is James Expensive, popularly known as Expensive.
The husky voice OAP whose popular program “dem say dem say news” on Wazobia FM
is next to none also received the team in his office. James Expensive also known
as general bad man because of his notorious bottle breaking and flogging of his
callers whenever they act funny didn’t think twice to confirm his presence on
the 27th. This is because “…my life is already sold out to self-abnegation”
he asserted.
Taking the team through the numerous pictures of people his NGO, “Help
one” has aided Expensive asserted that “This is my life. I find fulfilment
helping people who have nowhere or no one to turn. I have given out scholarships
to lot of students, raised funds to support operations of unusual ailments and
presently, we are empowering lots of undergraduates and also giving driving
scholarships to many. This project of yours is a good one and may God make it
come through successfully” he concluded.
His
name is synonymous with empowerments and his constituencies are mostly the
youths and the oppressed. His name is Capt. Isaac Balami. Balami, the President
of Association of Pilots and aircrafts engineers and Public Relations Officer
of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria fell in love with the concept of Celebrity
Cleanup at first glance. The Bornu-State born comrade who also runs one of the
hottest hangout spot in Abuja (Balistic Spot) agreed to storm the event with
lots of “high-class friends” amongst who are the Youth Presidents of the Muslim
fellowship and Christian Association of Nigeria.
Dynamites
may come in small packages but their explosions ricochet several kilometres
from the location of their detonation. She comes in a petite frame but her
strides as she approaches you are that of a proud panther who dominates the
jungle she has chosen as a profession. Amb. Racheal Bakam, the dynamite
cocooned in an energetic human frame has never left anyone in doubt that she is
in control of her life and profession as she consistently rules the world of Entertainment
and Sports. This presenter with a difference who is also an actress, red carpet
host and founder of the Waterski and Wakeboard Sport also confirmed to be
present with her team come 27th of June.
Celebrity Cleanup is one of the many projects
embarked on by the Cleanup Ambassadors. The exercise which is to celebrate the
just concluded World Environmental Day will be coming up on the 27th
of June 2015 in Karu from 8am to 12pm with the theme ‘GIVING BACK TO THE
SOCIETY THAT MADE US’.
1,000 volunteers are to
be mobilized to make a positive impact in Karu, Abuja. The Project Coordinator,
Amb. Babalola Omoniyi emphasizes “This is the time to be grateful to your
society. Join the entourage and let’s show some love while having fun.”
Project Director of Operations,
Nicky Nwadinobi explained further “This exercise which has the blessings of
Cleanup the World headquarters in Australia, Federal Ministry of Environment
and Abuja Environmental Protection Board will feature the following activities:
·
Environmental sanitation
·
Free medical services including free eye test
·
Distribution of food and clothing materials to the
public
·
Performances from notable Musical artistes/
comedians/dance groups
·
The Major highlight of this project is the
Launching of 30,000 Customized Cleanup waste-baskets to be distributed at
strategic locations around the Area Council.
To be a
part of this event, send your name, location, occupation to 08177777880. Follow
@celebcleanup for special updates.
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