International President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Chidi Anokwu, has urged Nigerian youths to embrace self-reliance and healthy living as solutions to the country’s economic challenges......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
Speaking at the group’s 16th annual convention in Abuja, Anokwu emphasised the need for hard work and legitimate pursuits, noting that idleness among youth fuels social vices.
“The country is difficult and tight these days, and one has to work for his or her money. I advise the youths not to depend on loose or free money. You must toil legitimately. There is dignity in labour.
“Do the right thing at the right time, and you will find satisfaction. It is only when you do the wrong thing that your conscience will freak you. By embracing the new normal and self-sustainability, youths can help make Nigeria a better place.”
Anokwu stressed the need for knowledge on safety and emergency response, revealing that the DNKI partnered with the Red Cross and firefighting professionals to train members on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), fire safety, and first-aid measures.
“Many lives are lost due to ignorance and lack of exposure. This year, we focused on practical health tips and safety measures to empower our members.”
On the humanitarian activities of the club in 2024, Anokwu detailed DNKI’s achievements, to include funding hospital bills for the less privileged, freeing individuals unable to afford prison fines, and executing community-based projects such as electrification and water supply.
“We have done charity visits across our chapters in 36 states and 57 countries globally. Our projects include supporting widows, funding medical care, and resettling individuals released from prison. These activities are part of our mission to serve humanity,” he said.
Chairman of the National Advisory Council of DNKI, Oliver Ityohegh, reaffirmed the club’s commitment to humanitarian services, likening its role to that of the Red Cross.
Ityohegh added that DNKI’s activities, such as designing road signs, cleaning streets, and funding charity homes, are executed without external support.
“We are strictly a non-governmental organization. Our members, who are professionals, contribute personally to fund these initiatives,” he said.
