Popular Nigerian comedian and reality television personality, DeeOne, has urged the Federal Government to closely scrutinise the financial operations of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) across the country, claiming that some are being exploited for illegal activities.
The entertainer made the appeal in a video posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday, where he raised concerns about what he described as the increasing abuse of NGOs as cover for criminal enterprises. According to DeeOne, certain organisations operating under the guise of humanitarian work may be channeling funds into activities that threaten national security.
He alleged that some NGOs are linked to the financing of terrorism, kidnapping, child trafficking, and other forms of violent crime. Calling on authorities to take urgent action, DeeOne appealed directly to the Federal Government to investigate the financial records of all NGOs operating in Nigeria.
“Federal Government of Nigeria, please investigate all NGO accounts in the country,” he said. “Some of them are allegedly being used to sponsor terrorism, kidnappers, child trafficking, and even human organ harvesting.”
DeeOne also questioned the sudden rise in wealth of some individuals who establish NGOs, suggesting that their lifestyles often do not align with the charitable nature of their organisations. He expressed concern that rescue or humanitarian efforts are sometimes quickly followed by the creation of NGOs that later generate unexplained fortunes.
While acknowledging that many NGOs are genuinely committed to humanitarian and development work, the comedian warned that the actions of a few bad actors could damage public confidence in the sector and further aggravate Nigeria’s security challenges.
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He therefore called for a nationwide audit of NGO finances to promote transparency, accountability, and restore trust in organisations meant to serve vulnerable communities.