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Visible Impact to give Mushin facelift |
Visible Impact to give Mushin facelift
…as Fashola, celebrities endorse nation-building initiative
On Saturday December 12, 2009, over 5,000 volunteers from the city of Lagos and the entire nation will converge on the Mushin Local Government of Lagos State to paint seven selected streets in the area, in an unprecedented community development initiative of the GEMSTONE Nigeria project (under the auspices of Visible Impact) which intends to bring about a physical beautification of the area.
The initiative tagged ‘MUSHIN MAKEOVER’ is a one day exercise that
specifically involves painting of houses and roadside curbs, as well as
structures along the most noticeable and eye-catching parts of the
selected city location, over a duration of 8 hours, NON-STOP!
The visionary, Fela Durotoye, says the initiative’s ultimate objective
“is to actualize the G.E.M.S.T.O.N.E Nigeria vision which is to raise a
Generation that is Empowered, Motivated and Stirred to Operate with
Natural Excellence”. This Generation, he affirms, “will build Nigeria
into the world’s most desirable nation to live in by 2025”.
Durotoye who is widely regarded as Nigeria’s most sought after speaker
and nation builder, strongly believes that M.U.S.H.I.N is the place for
Making Unique Stars and Heroes in Nigeria, and with this project, the
multi-award winning management consultant intends to inspire more
people to believe that they can “make a positive change in their
environment and that we (the people); are the government we have been
waiting for”.
Already, there have been overwhelming endorsements for this nation
building project, including that of the Governor of Lagos State,
Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN).
In his words, the project “is a most welcome development”. The first
lady of the State, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola has not only endorsed the
project; she will be there in person to flag-off the event.
Celebrities who have endorsed the Mushin Makeover project include King
Sunny Ade, TY Bello, Teju Babyface, Frank Edoho, Noble Igwe, Banky W,
Kel, Sammy Okposo, Omawumi, M.I, Rooftop MCs, DJ Jimmy Jatt and Djinee.
Others are Lami, Timi Dakolo, Slam, Lamboginny, Basorge, Jedi, Adaure
Achumbe, Ebuka, Tosyn Bucknor, Gbenga Adenuga, Kelechi Amadi Obi,
Denrele Edun among others. Meanwhile, Sound Sultan, Infinity and Wande
Coal will be performing at the mini-rally to bring the event to a
climax.
The Volunteer list has continued to soar (both online and offline) with
huge traffic on the gemstone website (www.gemstone2025.org) with people
donating buckets of paint, brushes and actual manpower on D-day.
More donors from the private sector, especially producers of paint are still welcome to make this project a resounding success.
A joint force of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and
the so called area boys, as well as volunteers will assist in
controlling traffic around Mushin during the program.
Huge waste bins will also be provided at major street corners by the
Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to ensure proper waste
disposal after the program with the assistance of Medical Youth Corps
members within the Mushin local government will be on hand to provide
medical services along with other para-medical agencies including the
Nigerian Red Cross Society.
There will also be food partners on ground to provide refreshment during this energy demanding event.
The Mushin MakeOver is a nation building initiative of VISIBLE IMPACT,
an organization that manages transformational change for people,
corporates and nations.
The project is in conjunction with the Mushin Local Government, DN Meyer paints, Fidelity Bank, BEN TV, Hi TV and Business Day.
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