Activist VeryDarkMan raises ₦21.6m in 24 hours after launching NGO

Nigerian activist and social critic, VeryDarkMan, has announced raising ₦21,620,780 within 24 hours of launching his NGO, aimed at reforming the public education system.

In a video shared on social media, he expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from Nigerians and outlined his plans for the fund.

VeryDarkMan highlighted his commitment to transparency, pledging to publicly disclose all expenditures to set a new standard for NGO operations in Nigeria.

He criticized the lack of accountability in many Nigerian NGOs, accusing some of misusing funds for personal gain.

His newly launched organization seeks to bring innovative solutions to improve the public education sector, with full financial transparency being a key principle.

The activist’s swift fundraising success has drawn attention to his dedication to improving social welfare and holding institutions accountable.

Part of his statement reads: “It’s barely 24 hours since I announced my NGO, and if I tell you how much is in that account now, you won’t believe it. First of all, shout out to everyone who sent money. I saw love and support from amounts like ₦72, ₦100, ₦22, ₦500. Most of the money was from small donations—₦500, ₦300, ₦200. Even people who didn’t have much still wanted to support.”

“The biggest amounts were ₦2 million and ₦1 million. But honestly, it’s the smaller amounts that make up the majority. I got one donation with a note saying ‘I love you because you’re crazy,’ and it was just ₦100. That’s love.”

“These contributions have opened my eyes to how many NGOs are scamming people in this country. Many of them are not using the money they receive for the right purposes. But with my NGO, I’ll make sure to expose them by being fully transparent. If I spend ₦10, I’ll let the public know. This will pressure other NGOs to start doing the same.”

VeryDarkMan emphasised that his project is focused on improving public education in Nigeria.

He pointed out that public schools lack young and innovative teachers, and that his plan is to bring in new teaching methods and resources, including technology like projectors, to enhance learning.

“The educational sector, especially in public schools, is failing. There’s nothing exciting about it anymore. We need to bring in young teachers who students can look up to, and we need to introduce modern teaching methods. Education should advance with the times,” he said.

He also highlighted the importance of equipping students with practical skills, saying, “Not everyone needs to follow the traditional academic route. We should introduce vocational training early so that students can start thinking about their future careers from primary school. We need to bring back cultural events and other activities that make education fun.”