#allforthekids :)

I’m in the process of forming an NGO but before that is finalized I’ve decided that every other month I’ll visit an orphanage with gifts and things needed and spend some quality time with these children so that they always feel loved. So the first orphanage home we visited was in Lekki and it was on Saturday the 28th of January. Initially it was supposed to be a party and then we would also be going there with needed items but due to some last minute cancellations it just became more of a visit but we still went there with snacks to distribute. Thanks to God and some really awesome people I was able to raise 160,000 Naira to be able to buy items needed for the children. Also, a few people distributed items that I added to those I got. Below I have attached a list of items bought, amounts and the prices:


ITEMS /AMOUNT /PRICES
Ribena: 4 Packets of 27 2,400x4=96,00
Lucozade Boost: 2 Packets of 27 2,350x2 =4,700
Nan (baby food): 1 Carton of 12 7,158
Custard: 1 Carton of 4 liter (4) 3,600
Meat: A whole lot + the cutting 6,500
Closeup Toothpaste: 2 Packets of 10 1,700x 2 =3,400
Bornvita: 1 Carton of 12 7,000
Peak 123: 1 Carton 7,100
Cornflakes: 1 Carton 2,900
Air freshener: 1 Packet of 10 2,800
Disinfectant (Detol): 2 Packets of 6 4,280
Pears Baby Lotion: 3 Packets of 10 2000x3= 6,000
Pears Baby Oil: 2 Packets of 10 2,500x2=5,000
Detergent: 1 carton 3,000
Pampers: 3 Packs (Size 2, 3, 4) 1,600x3=4800
Chicken: 1 carton + the cutting 8,800
Fish: 1 Carton plus the cutting 11,000
Singlet’s (Unisex): 3 dozens of size 55, 60, 70 2000x2 + 2200 =6,200
Singlet’s (Girls only): 2 dozens and five pairs 2000+ 800=2,800
Boxers: 3 dozens of different sizes 1300+1400=2,700
Pants (Girls): 4 dozens of different sizes 350x4=1,400
Socks: 4 packs of 12 500x3 +600=2,100
Medications: 10 Coartem babies (2000), 4 Coartem Junior and Adult (2960, 4 Emzolyn expt (560), 3 Loxaprim Susp (750), 3 Primpex Susp (840), 4 Ascomed vic tab (640), 6 Em-Vit C Syrup (900), = 9,190
Transportation: cost Packing, paying those that carried the cartons and items (3 occasions) =600
Children Donation Basket: (At orohanage home) =500

Total: 123,128

Out of the 160, 000 donated, it remains about 37 that I would be adding to the funds that would be donated for our next orphanage program. Other donations received were: 2 cartons of golden morn, A packet of 100 chesse balls, 2 packet of tissue paper, 2 packets of detergent, pampers, cooking oil, peak milk, some more drinks, 2 cakes, 3 cartons of indiome, milo, cerelac, washing soap, a sack of rice and a microwave. There might be a few things I am missing but I think I have covered most of the things donated.


This orphanage is home to 100 amazing children though we were not allowed to take pictures with the children so you are going to have to take my word of how adorable they were. It was great to see caregivers that care and love these children surrounded the children. I was surprised to see quite a lot of babies there especially one that was only 7 days old. Apparently he was found abandoned and brought to the orphanage. He was so tiny and if you didn’t’ look closely it appeared as though the cot was empty. Seeing him really got me emotional but I was happy he was found because not all abandoned children live.

There were too many really cute babies and my friends and I couldn’t help carrying them and getting attached. One particular 8-month baby wouldn’t stop holding my friends hand (even though it was because of the big bling she was wearing as a watch). The babies were very pleasant gripping and smiling at us. Hardly ever crying except when dropped. And even when dropped, most did not cry. It was definitely the best weekend I’ve had and there were many times I had to fight back the tears with a smile. I found myself getting really attached asking for the names and information about how they found each child. I know I have said I would adopt and not that I wasn’t sure before but now am a 100% certain about this. If in some small way I can give a child like this a better life that would be a great blessing.

I am so grateful that so many people responded to the messages I sent about donations. I was surprised to see how many people wanted to help but didn’t know how to and I am so thankful to be able to have given them an avenue to help. To all those who in one way or another helped make these event a success, may God bless you abundantly and may he continually remember you just as you have remembered these children. At the end of the day, it is not about what one has to give these children but more importantly about spending time with these kids and showing them they are loved. Am all excited for the next orphanage home we’ll be visiting which would be on the mainland and once again i would appreciate your support.

Small actions + lots of people = Big Change!!!!! Don't ever not make a difference because you can only do a little.

Love always,
Daddy's lil girl (Mbang) xoxo

Its about time i updated my blog :)

So am officially the worst blogger cause I’m so bad at updating my blog. It’s been some good three months since I last had an update so let me get you up to speed as to what has gone on in my life.

• I went to NYSC camp in November and thank God it was in Lagos (yay!) but that didn’t make it any less filthy. It’s definitely one of those experiences that you never forget. With the soldiers saying things like “Otondo”- lazy corper, and making us sing things like “chop akara go, moin moin no dey”. It was an eventful place with some of the international students forming and meeting people you wouldn’t even believe are graduates. It was a classic experience so classic that I considered starting a blog dedicated to the adventures of NYSC. And of course it is a moneymaking industry (all my money saved was spent in camp). A hectic but fun experience and best of all, I met some really amazing people there.
• After camp I was really ill for about 2weeks. I was feeling like a hard babe and stayed in camp the whole time. But with that came consequences like the crazy combination of typhoid and malaria. I don’t ever remember having typhoid before now so it was definitely a new and not so exciting experience. Thank God for his favor I was back to a 100%. And of course thanks to the many medications I got to take.
• On the plus side, Christmas holiday was looking very promising as many of my friends and family are coming in to Nigeria. So finally there was something exciting to look forward too. Honestly speaking I had been looking forward to Christmas since September. Yes, I know it’s quite shameful but its true. Good thing Christmas lived up to all the hype but then I was broke all over again.
• In came the New Year… Yay!! We made it into 2012 ☺ Unfortunately for us in Naija that brought about the increase in petrol, strike and worst of all more bombing in Northern States. Too many innocent lives gone for absolutely no reason. Nigeria remains in my prayer and so do the families of those who lost their loved ones. One day all our issues would be in the past.

Still Happy New Year people even though a month of the new year has gone already. I'm wishing that this year is one filled with unexpected blessings and divine favor. Its definitely our year to shine and that time for things to get better. Remember your not alone so please hang in there.

Love always,
Daddy's lil girl Mbang..xoxo