The ambitious promise by Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy to completely rebuild the dilapidated Community Secondary School in Odiokwu, Ahoada West, has moved from just a digital promise to a tangible architectural reality.
Controversial activist and project supervisor, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), recently paid a high-stakes courtesy visit to the traditional ruler of the Odiokwu community to present the official building designs and secure royal backing for the project.
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The meeting comes on the heels of a tense week where VDM’s attempt to demolish the existing “death-trap” structures was briefly stalled by federal lawmakers.
However, the activist has now doubled down, showcasing a comprehensive blueprint that far exceeds a mere renovation.
According to VDM, the Burna Boy-funded project is designed to be a “model educational hub,” featuring twenty modern classrooms, a state-of-the-art science laboratory, a digital library, and a dedicated sickbay for students.
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“We are not here to paint old walls; we are here to build a future that the African Giant can be proud of,” VDM told the King and his council of chiefs.
The traditional ruler, described by VDM as “one of the wisest men I have ever faced,” reportedly gave his full blessing to the project after reviewing the safety specifications of the project.
The King’s approval is seen as a major victory against local government critics who had labeled the move as “lawless.”
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The monarch noted that the community had waited decades for government intervention that never came, and he welcomed the philanthropic “homecoming” of their Ahoada son, Burna Boy.
To further better community relations, VDM also announced a ₦1.8 million football tournament for the local youths to keep them engaged and productive while the construction work—estimated to be a multi-million Naira investment—commences.
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