Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, Chairman/CEO of Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos, has marked his birthday with extraordinary philanthropy – donating his personal residence as an orphanage and commissioning a state-of-the-art school in Jos, Plateau State.
The business mogul’s Stanley Uzochukwu Foundation (SUF) executed multiple humanitarian projects worth over N1 billion, including:
Transformational Projects:
Orphanage Donation: Personal residence converted to shelter orphans
WAEC/NECO-Approved School: Fully equipped with:
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Modern science labs
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Computer center
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Free education + feeding for all students
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Salaries for staff and caregivers
Mass Empowerment:
3,500 sewing/grinding machines for widows
Wheelchairs for disabled beneficiaries
Food items for vulnerable communities
The initiative comes after Uzochukwu’s intervention in September 2024, when he renovated the dilapidated JOFIN Orphanage Home, drilled a solar-powered borehole, and provided sustained support to its residents.
Why It Matters:
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Education Access: The new school offers quality education to orphans/less privileged
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Economic Empowerment: Vocational tools enable sustainable livelihoods
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Leadership Example: A model for wealthy Nigerians to give back
“I’m fulfilling a covenant with God,” Uzochukwu said during the commissioning, attended by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and former Sierra Leone President Ernest Koroma.
Governor Mutfwang praised the gesture: “This honors God. I urge others to emulate Dr. Stanley.” Koroma added: “Such philanthropy relieves societal burdens.”
Key Takeaways:
Holistic Impact: Combines shelter, education, and economic empowerment
Sustainable Model: Ongoing support (not one-off donations)
Call to Action: Blueprint for other affluent Nigerians
The Bigger Picture: SUF has previously empowered 5,000+ youths through its ‘Master Class With Stanel’ program and granted N40m to 80 SMEs in 2024.
“Don’t sell the equipment,” Uzochukwu advised beneficiaries. “My wife will train you in tailoring and help establish your businesses.”
