''We make a living by what we get,
we make a life by what we give.''
-Sir Winston Churchill
The pictures above were taken during my recent visit to Ogbona town,in Etsako Central Local Government area of Edo state,Mid-western Nigeria.Ever since God created the world this community has been utterly neglected by successive corrupt governments.Lacking in all basic infrastructures, the community resigned itself to fate. But not for Mr Peter Odior Dunia,a young Oil magnet and CEO Of Oceanwave Marine Oil and Gas Limited,who single-handedly asphalt tarred all the major roads and streets of about 15km in the community with proper drainages to go along.
Today,Ogbona is a far cry from the red dust and mud that always welcome its visitors before.The town is wearing a new look and you can see the feelings right in the face of the town's people,all because one young man decided to make a difference in his community.In these times where most wealthy Nigerians are so self centered,Peter Dunia could have used that money to buy himself a private Jet,an out-of-this-world car,or build a one-in-town Million Dollar Mansion.
On the 7th of March 2009,Adams Oshiomhole was in Ogbona to commission the roads constructed by Peter Dunia.I wonder what was going through his mind then because as sure as death,like his predecessors,tarring roads in communities like Ogbona would have been the last thing on his mind.
As stated in the road commissioning plaque,the road project was embarked upon as part of Oceanwave's ''corporate social responsibility to the society'' and also ''...to the Glory of God and the use of the people of Ogbona and its environs.'' Ogbona people are happier for it and Peter Dunia richer, as all the people I met out there are so full of praises and prayers for him. May God bless him real good.
13 comments:
GOD BLESS PETER DUNIA,HE HAS PROVE TO THE WORLD ,THE LOVE OF IT COMMUNITY,AND TO OTHER ,WHO HAD SIMILAR OPPORTUNITY, AND NEVER
THINK OF A GIGANTIC PROJECT LIKE THIS.PIRO ,MY NAME SAKE, THANK U ONCE MORE.AND KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD WORK,ALTHOUGH, IM NOT THERE BUT I HAVE HEARD ALOT .THANKS ,PETE OMOH U S OGBONA
What more can we say?
Chief Peter Dunia has always been a man with a goldeen heart.
God must have seen your heart before enriching you for your people.
God bless you!
Your Childhood Friend-Onole Okhakhu
We the people of Ogbona living in England are well pleased and happy with your effort for not only bringing Ogbona into the globe but also succeeded in exposing all the past administrations for completely neglecting our beloved village (Ogbona).
For the first time in 20 years, I have again see the picture of (ILO dance Masquerades) and I was able to recognised some members in the picture.
I wish to say thank you very much and keep it up.
I am sure you can move a step further by adding some video clips.
Cheers
Innocent Igbadumhe
Inno555@aol.com
We the people of Ogbona living in England are well pleased and happy with your effort for not only bringing Ogbona into the globe but also succeeded in exposing all the past administrations for completely neglecting our beloved village (Ogbona).
For the first time in 20 years, I have again see the picture of (ILO dance Masquerades) and I was able to recognised some members in the picture.
I wish to say thank you very much and keep it up.
I am sure you can move a step further by adding some video clips.
Cheers
Innocent Igbadumhe
Inno555@aol.com
God bless chief peter dunia,d oduma of d univers.4 d great things he as done in d life of nigerians.mary God almitht give him d streght and corrange to do more. what more can we say?
sometimes i keep asking my self , are their people like dis in dis country, he is an angel to many. He has touched so many lives with is goodness & generosity. God bless him and grant him and his family their heart desires. Xoxo
Aizman says 'GOD BLESS PETER DUNIA' for his efforts to the betterment of my small town OGB which i believe will soon be a branded name in the entertainment industry. Pls Mr Peter, i know my people can be very ungrateful but never in a time get depressed because i believe you've touched people's life in so many positive ways n God is already polishing his reward for you. More grease to your elbow.
God bless you Peter Dunia for this wonderful gift to your community, it's an open testimony of your humane nature and benevolence.May God enlarge your coast and enrich what you expended in a billion folds.
God bless peter dunia I was in ogbona in december2011 I was suprise my village looks like a small london...God bless u my broda..all the entire family of asekomhe home and abroad appreciate what you have done....asek mike. Asek.sunday@yahoo.com
Thank you for touching life’s in ways you may never know. May God Bless You
The lord will keep increasing you in all ramification bcos of the real transformation you brought to ogbona and the lives you have touched for better. Onbehalf of myself and Aigba family, i say thank u sir.
May God continue to bless my own brother chair man Peter Omoh Dunia for all your humanitarian services to my great community ogbona
From CEO
peter haulage & logistics services
May May God continue to bless my brother Peter Omoh Dunia for all you have done to me especially during my mother's burial
I really appreciate sir
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