From London to Ipetu Ijesa . One Man’s Mission to Uplift His Roots, The Story of ALAKE FEMI GEORGE and the Power of Giving Back to His Community.
Alake Femi George, popularly known as Dammy 1, has lived in Ipetu Ijesa for the past 14 years, even though his family is based in London. Despite traveling abroad frequently—sometimes up to five times a year—he always returns straight to Ipetu Ijesa from Airport as soon as he arrives in Nigeria. He never forgets his home
Alake F G is not just a resident; he’s a proud son of the soil. Over the years, he has committed millions of naira as soft loans to assist some youth in business also help to improve the lives of people in Ipetu Ijesa. His love for his community can be seen in many ways.
Some of His Contributions:
Construction of Road from Ifofin to Apoti Quarters
This road had been a long-standing issue for 20years due to land disputes between late Chief Elegbeleye and late Alhaja Onikasu that many people believed it would never be done. But Alake F G took it upon himself to resolve the matter and constructed the road with drainage.
Free Solar Charging Stations in Ifofin
He installed two locations solar-powered stations for residents to charge their phones and other devices free of charge.
Community Viewing Centre
He built a space for view center where residents, especially the youth, can watch football matches, movies, and other programs together for free.
Boreholes for Clean Water
He provided boreholes to give Ifofin residents access to clean and drinkable water.
Repair of Garage Road Opposite Total Filling Station
This road was in bad shape for years, full of potholes. He paid for it to be repaired so it could be motorable and safe for use again.
Installation of Streetlights in Ifofin
He installed streetlights with inbuilt CCTV Camera to improve security and make night movement safer for everyone.
Hotels and Bars for entertainment and to create more job opportunities
Dammy 1 has invested in the hospitality sector by building 2 Morden hotels in Ipetu and new Lounge for entertainment bars, which have created job opportunities and added to the town’s development.
No Place Like Home
There’s truly no place like home. No matter where we go or how far life takes us, our hometown remains part of our identity. Ipetu Ijesa is our foundation, our beginning. When we come back home, we are reminded of our roots, our culture, and the people who shaped us.
For this reason, it is important that we don’t forget where we come from. Investing in our hometown is like planting a seed for the future. When we build up our community, we are not only helping ourselves but also creating a better place for the next generation.
Let Us Join Hands together and encourage our Sons and Daughters home and abroad to invest and bring development to Ipetu Ijesha.
This is written by the Ipetu Ijesa Progressive Forum to show appreciation and our support to Alake Femi George for all he has done. But more importantly, we are using this opportunity to re-assure him total loyalty from all Ipetu youths and that your security is paramount to every one of us as we are using Eagle 🦅 eyes 👀 to watch carefully.
If we all play our part, no matter how small, we can make Ipetu Ijesa greater than it has ever been. Community development is not for one person alone. It is a joint effort, and with love, unity, and action, we can achieve so much more.
Let’s remember: Home is where the heart is forever. And there is no place like home.
