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10 DAYS TO GO...answer ya name

its not everytime that a small idea blossoms into a movement...and i didn't think for the life of me, that the anniversary charity give away would be embraced as much as it has been. we have received entries from within and outside lagos and i am excited that the prizes will soon be handed out.
 

short of doing a pre-conclusion vote of thanks, i'll just drop a quick thank you to everyone who has sent in an entry short and long. and i mean, LONG. it shows you all are as passionate about helping others as i am, and i am in the best circle of friends and readers.

to those of you who would like to send in your entries in these final 10 days, here are the details below:

HOW TO WIN:

1. Nominate a charity and write a short justification as to why they deserve One Hundred Thousand Naira

2. Submit your write up to simplyoroquesview@gmail.com between April 14 2013 to May 31 2013

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

- Judges decision is final. - Only winners will be contacted - Cash prize of 150,000 may be given at our discretion in lieu of winner gift package (i.e. blackberry z10, shoes & bag plus 20,000 naira cash) no purchase, payment or donation is required to participate. Absolutely free.

winners have already been identified for the  (i) first ever commenter (ii) most commenter overall and (iii) best follower - and i wish i could just get it out and get it over with...but rules are rules. again the nominees are:



if you hear ya name, say "present sir" in my comment section or facebook page.

i cant wait for June. see y'all around peeps!

Comments

Chinene said…
Yay! *still moonwalking*
2:37 PM, May 21, 2013
Ginger said…
Present Sir!
5:41 PM, May 22, 2013
F.O. said…
Present Sir Oroque....
12:34 PM, May 24, 2013
F.O. said…
Abegi,
You know say my name don change like 4 times.. G.M., Grumbler, Da Injurer etc.. Just stating the facts ni..

Lol..
12:50 PM, May 24, 2013
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