BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 24: David Alaba of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou on October 24, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

David Alaba supports Nigeria’s toilet initiative with N13mn donation

On Dec 14, 2021

David Alaba, captain of Austria’s football team has been commended for supporting Nigeria’s toilet building initiative with a N13.3 million donation.

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) made the commendation when officials from Ecobank and the National Coordinator, Organised Private Sector, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), visited her in Abuja to present the symbolic Cheque from David Alaba.

The NiDCOM Chairman who particularly acknowledged the efforts of Nigerians in Diaspora, Europe (NiDOE) and its umbrella group in Austria in facilitating the donation, urged other Nigerians in the Diaspora to emulate the laudable initiative of David Alaba, the Real Madrid Player.

As a facilitating body and neutral player in the project, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa stated that the project of building modern toilets facilities aimed at sustainable job creation will begin in Ogun State, David Alaba’s home state.

Alaba has scored 14 goals in 91 appearances for Austria and currently plays for top Spanish side Real Madrid.

His father is a Prince and a DJ/Rapper, while his mum is a nurse originally from the Phillipines.

Mazino Dickson/NiDCOM