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A youth football pitch: a volunteer-led effort in Gwagwalada

A community-led a youth football pitch at the Lotus community hall that will serve 187 neighbors.

🇳🇬 Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT, Nigeria1,370 views
Rotimi Musa Obi
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Gwagwalada
For twelve years the neighborhood has asked for a youth football pitch. This year a group of 15 volunteers, including a group of teenagers, decided to stop waiting. The council has given permission for the Lotus community hall, but no funding. We have received donated volunteer hours worth about $65, and the remaining cost is $400. It will serve about 187 people, including elderly neighbors living alone. We'll hold a build day in December and everyone is invited. We're a small team, and every dollar will be spent in the open - I'll post receipts and progress photos. All purchases will be made by two volunteers and logged publicly. Surplus funds will go to maintenance. Where the $400 goes: • Materials: $240 • Permits and inspections: $30 • Safety equipment and signage: $55 • Tools hire and delivery: $75 Glad we found this place. - Rotimi
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  • Prakash N. TandonPhoto verified

    sending love. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.

    • Gbenga Nnamdi Aliyu

      Sending strength, Rotimi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Gwagwalada.

      • Marie SchwarzPhoto verified

        Sending love, Rotimi. Looking forward to the next update. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

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