“I have a budget of about 400 million Naira for my charity. I always said that if I make it in life, I wish to help the less privileged in our society,” says Martins.
“Since I moved to Europe about 10 years ago, I have always helped my friends and family and even people on the streets, but now I wish to do even more.”
Nigeria is an oil-rich country but the majority of its citizens live below the poverty line with basic needs like food, shelter and medical care in very short supply.
“Nigerians deserve to live a better life, but the government alone cannot do everything. It is left for organisations and individuals who are in a position to also help those in need,” offered Martins, who has also featured for Newcastle in England and Italian club Inter Milan. Continue to read more + more photos...
“My mother was a very big influence on me and my career. She was an Alhaja (prayerful Muslim woman leader) and I remember she will come round to pray for me when I struggled with injuries and wasn’t scoring goals,” Martins revealed.
“I also miss my brother Ladi, he was my best friend.”
‘Obagoal’ kicked off his charity work during the recent holidays with a visit to a motherless children’s home in Lagos, where he donated food items and money for the welfare of the 100 children in the home.
Thank you Martins! May God provide for you and meet your needs too. Amen.
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