Marvella Odili Gets International Recognition

Award-winning humanitarian, Founder and CEO of Save Our Needy, Marvella Odili, has been nominated for the Vigor Awards International "Achievement Award." Marvella was nominated for her exceptional selfless service to humanity.

Vigor Awards International is a non-profit organization aimed at celebrating, honoring, rewarding and showing appreciation to heroic individuals who have shown selflessness and dedication to others. These individuals have made impact in the world by bringing positive changes, improving, encouraging or empowering other people's lives.

It is an annual two-day event where nominees, award-winners, presenters amd friends come together to wine and dine, network and most importantly, give back to the finest people I'm the world through an award ceremony.

Community leaders, philanthropists, humanitarians, religious advisers and volunteers have been celebrated at the event.

Some of the people who have been honored include F.A Cole (Award-winning humanitarian and anti-FGM activist), Dele Momodu, (Nigerian Publisher of Ovation Magazine), Bret "The Hitman" Hart (retired WWE professional wrestler) and Art Barron (President of REACH International).

The award ceremony takes place in Canada annually.

                                        Congratulatory letter sent to Marvella Odili.

Ooni of Ife Formally Launches Hopes Alive Initiative

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, formally launched the Hopes Alive Initiative TV Advocacy yesterday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The TV advocacy, first of its kind in Africa, is solely dedicated to promoting the works and activities of non-profit and non-governmental organizations in Africa in order to help eliminate poverty. The beautiful event was held together with the Give Back Concert which is an annual event to raise funds for charity by the House of Oduduwa Foundation founded by the Ooni of Ife.

His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife making a speech

In his speech, His Imperial Majesty reiterated his commitment to support NGOs and non-profit organizations particularly in Nigeria. He stressed the need to support their work both financially and materially to encourage them.

Princess Temitope Adesegun, the Deputy Convener and organizer of the event, gave a pat on the back to NGOs and non-profit organizations in Nigeria, and urged them to continue their good work.

Marvella Odili at the event

L-R: Alex Asogwa, Marvella Odili and Tobi Bakre

Comedian and MC, Gbenga Adeyinka the Ist compered the grand event. Other comedians including Kenny Blaq, Seyi Law and Woli Arole performed to the delight of guests. Veteran artiste, Sir Shina Peters was also on hand to thrill guests. There was a talent discovery session where some of the less privileged children who had benefitted from the Ooni's generosity also performed to a standing ovation.

Jerry Odili, Founder/CEO Tech ME at the event

Monarchs, high chiefs, government officials, captains of industry, celebrities and representatives of selected non-profit organizations were all present at the event. Also present at the event were social media influencers, the versatile and talented Tobi Bakre and Alex Asogwa of BBN Season 3.

Save Our Needy was represented by Marvella Odili, Founder and CEO, as well as the Program Manager and Finance Manager. It was indeed a memorable event.

Marvella Odili admiring a portrait 

Marvella Odili, Founder/CEO, Save Our Needy at the formal launch of Hopes Alive Initiative