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Wednesday 28 August 2013

Birthday message from Mercy Johnson Okojie

A message from Mercy Johnson's heart as she turns a year older today. Read below...
Today, I thought of many things I would love to have as birthday gifts and the many dreams I am still pursuing. In all of this I’m not losing sight of the fact that if not for God I might have ended up on the street like the many kids and young adults begging for food and some prostituting to make ends meet. If we know the circumstances that force some of these people on the street, we would spare a thought for them. I am where I am today purely by the grace of God and the grace of people who believed in me from the word go.
Recently, I was at the Boys Reform Home, Oregun, Lagos, the discussion I had with the principal Mr. Kotun and much later with the Special Adviser in charge of allremand homes in Lagos set me thinking about the boys and girls on the street. They have dreams too. Can they fulfill those dreams on the street? The answer will likely be no; because I won't be where I am today if I ended up on the street.

For this reason, Mercy Johnson Foundation will be doing a lot to get kids off the street. We are not asking people for money or donation, I will do all I can with the resources God has given me, and with the support of my husband to help get these kids off the street and set them on the path where they can begin to pursue their dreams. I want to plead with people, fans, friends and colleagues to spare a thought for the children on the street. We can begin by educating people around us, parents, the children and people in charge of children (Oga-house help relationship, teacher-student relationship, and others) on the need to treat every child like the future of Nigeria depends on it. And truth be told, our future will not be all that enjoyable if we let the scourge of ‘street-children’ fester. By then, the rich will begin to cry.  I learnt Lagos State Government has 11 homes where most children picked from the streets are kept, reformed and reunited with their families after counseling.

That is an initiative Mercy Johnson Foundation will be supporting and beyond that we will be going to different states to help spread the message-Get kids off the street, save the future. From tomorrow, I will begin to replay some of the lessons I learnt at the boys’ reform home and we all can contribute to getting the kids off the street.

I am grateful to everyone that has sent in a birthday message, tweet and gifts. Thank you and God bless you.
Mercy Johnson Okojie

263 comments:

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Unknown said...

Well said. God bless U! More fruitful years...

Anonymous said...

God bless u ma darling role model MJ.U r one in a million and d best(est) actress I'v eva known.I wish u many more healthy and successful yrs 2 come.God bless u and ur family.BEVERLY.

Unknown said...

Hapi birthday mercy johnson

Anna said...

This chick is just the best...
Happy birthday.God bless u today n always..

Anonymous said...

every child is your child

busybee said...

Happy birthday MJ!

Anonymous said...

Hbd 2 my MJ,I luv u so much

temmy said...

So proud of umy girl

Tope Abiodun said...

It's beyond doubt! U're God's gift to humanity! Keep impacting on lives, keep being U. Just stay blessed.

Unknown said...

U've got the sweetest heart on and off set!!! Luv u loads!!! HBD... Wishn u unlimited pure joy nd happiness...

Anonymous said...

This beats buying a car worth N36million and going wild shopping at Selfriges. God bless you MJ. You are a true role model. May God prosper you.

Anonymous said...

lovely dearie. Hbd and many more great years! Remain blessed

seunLondon said...

Mercy is such a sweet-with-a-heart,,,,May God continue to bless you and your home as you give back to the community,,,,,#SeunLondon

Anonymous said...

@ chybykeunderscore, wats ur point or wat has her bday ve to do wit wat u wrote?

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday mercy johnson ~t

Unknown said...

MJ you are Loved by all. Pls just keep to your good deeds. Happy Birthday Dearest!

Anonymous said...

happy birthday long life and more joy.

Anonymous said...

You are a revolving idiot for saying this.

Anonymous said...

linda y u don't use to post my commentt take. Ur. time

Anonymous said...

And this idiot can't even spell "unkempt", yet you're insulting someone who can feed your family. Wretched fool!

olaoluwayimika said...

God bless you mercy

olaoluwayimika said...

God bless you mercy

Anonymous said...

People like you end up living a fake life. She might look dirty and unkept but she has a lot to be proud of, you should sit down and think abt the things u say most times cus am not even sure if u've gone out der to help someone in ur life ever b4.

Anonymous said...

Way to go

Anonymous said...

Na fool u be! U should reasons and repeat what u have said! Dog head! Kmt

Anonymous said...

Good thinking

Unknown said...

Awwwww.... This is what I'm talking about!!! May God bless her and preserve her family.. And P Square be busy spending money @ strip clubs.. *smh and sigh*


@Bobo_Edo

Unknown said...

I'm sure you have Halitosis!!!! What a stupid comment.. As stupid as your name!!!!


@Bobo_Edo

Anonymous said...

HBD to my lovely Mercy Wish u d best as u celebrate

Anonymous said...

Fool, let's see your own eczema infested face.

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That's so thoughtful of you Mercy. You're not only beautifu on the outside but inside as well. Your dreams and aspirations would materialize ijn. Love you to bits

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Anonymous said...

@anon august 28, 6:00pm

Can't you see you are just a basic fool? Who cares about your opinion? Idiot!!

Anonymous said...

You are so pathetic!

gloria said...

my prayers will guide you through this grate initiative. God help you in Jesus name and bless you more abundantly. you will get unmerited grant to continue this good work.

Anonymous said...

I JUST CANT STOP MY SELF FROM LOVING MY MERCY J. SHE IS SOO GUD IN HER JOB. XOXO

Anonymous said...

HBD TO MY ROLE MODEL

Anonymous said...

God bless you MJ,i love U so much,Sweet Mango dumebi& mum Purity 4 life,HBD Dear,i WULLNP in Jesus name Amen.go girl u too much

PAVOUR said...

Sweet gal..enjoy

Unknown said...

I love you girl, your way of life is a blessing, indeed ur a product of God grace, thanks for not forgetting to share the grace to others. God will continue to bless and reward you. not like those artist that engage their money in buying millions naira worth of cars when they cant even help one child off the street. God will bless u MJ.

Anonymous said...

Bish kor Fish ni. Olodo!

Anonymous said...

God Bless You MERCY JOHNSON OKOJIE!!!

Anonymous said...

God Bless You MERCY JOHNSON OKOJIE!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday mj.wishin u more happiness in all areas of ur life esp.ur home.I love u most.by dorothy kuhlor 4rm ghana.

Anonymous said...

Oh Mercy, what a good idea of yours. May God who inspire you give you all it will take to GET THE KIDS OFF THE STREET, Amen. Happy birthday.

@Divalicious_Mia said...

HBD sweetie may God help u in U̲̣̣̣̥r plans *kissess*

Anonymous said...

God bless you, the foundation will touch many life even outside the country. Happy Birthday

Anonymous said...

One of nigeria best and my 2nd best actress......lOVE U TOO MUCH

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday MJ. Thank God that you are not one of those so called celeb displaying Christian Louboutins and stuffs only on instagram.

Anonymous said...

Your own dirtiness uglinrss stinks to high heavens. How so irrelevant you are to metcy and indeed sll of msnlind

Anonymous said...

God will surely bless u.

COOL FM said...

wow!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday, God will bless u more to care for those children.

Anonymous said...

thnx dear mercy may God reward you abundantly as u remeber these poor children.u will neva lack anytin our dear lord is wit u happy birthday once more!!!

Anonymous said...

My powerful lady God wil bless u keep it up...we love U.

Anonymous said...

Special report linda. Its me again. Like I said you should hire me to do amebo for you. Mercy is on her way back to nigeria. We are using the same flight. I think she is stalking me.

Anonymous said...

Anon 6pm,whomever u are,u need to repent,remove hatred,bitterness frm ur heart,then rejoice wth them that are rejoicing,MJ is focussed,in every day thay passes,d real her is unfolded positively,or what else can u ask for,if not hw to help the one who is down to get up & stand.MJ God bless u &HBD

Anonymous said...

Anon 6pm,whomever u are,u need to repent,remove hatred,bitterness frm ur heart,then rejoice wth them that are rejoicing,MJ is focussed,in every day that passes,d real her is unfolded positively,or what else can u ask for,if not hw to help the one who is down to get up & stand.MJ God bless u &HBD

Anonymous said...

We love Ÿ̲̣̣̣̥ø̲̣̣̥u MJ

Anonymous said...

u wont die if u learn to appreciate someone`s effort ad beauty too. Ur lif must be soooo miserable coz u lack appreciation ......

Anonymous said...

God bless this woman,she is thinking well she has the money and wants to use it to get children off the streets so as to help them pursue their dreams,unlike all this other actors that have the money,establish a foundation then share school bags and cloths for the children as if sharing school bags for them would make their future and Nigeria a better place.why can't they send them to school or at least give them a chance at fulfilling their dreams.God pls touh all the minds of this reach people. If they bring their resources together,they would be able to get more than 1 million kids of the street and send them to cheap schools

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Mrs Okojie & may GOD bless ur marriage & give u pple who will support ur vision for kids on the street. I'm a volunteer worker with a foundation www.slum2school.org & I'm happy to also share in ur vision. @helenotite

Anonymous said...

ANONYMOUS August 28, 2013 at 6:00 PM...WITH DAT UR COMMENT..U WILL NEVER MAKE IT TO THE TOP IJN....

jbeb said...

thats why i like you mj!!!!!!!!!!!! keep it up.

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