Nigeria star Francisca Mlumun Ordega has extended her impact off the pitch by donating a hand-pump borehole water system to her hometown community of Mbatiav in Gboko Local Government Area, Benue State.
The initiative brings vital relief to residents who have long faced challenges accessing clean and safe drinking water.
Reflecting on her gesture, Ordega shared her motivations with humility, emphasizing her commitment to supporting her community despite not having immense wealth:
“I have donated a borehole to my community in Mbatiav, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. If you’re familiar with this community, access to water has been a significant challenge. As a daughter of the soil, I had to step in. Gold I do not have nor silver, but the little I have I make sure it gets to the right places. God bless my heart.”
Through this act, Ordega continues to inspire, demonstrating that meaningful contributions come from generosity of spirit, not just financial might.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
