Report on Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan Foundation Inauguration
On Wednesday 25th September 2024 (exactly 1 year after Fwinbe’s tragic demise), the Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan Foundation was officially flagged off in Domkat Bali Junction, Tudun-Wada Jos, Plateau State Capital. The event took place at a Fenced premises beside the spot where Fwinbe breathed his last. Over 220 persons were in attendance.
The Exciting Activities
The Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan Foundation launch featured various activities.
A talk against Mob Lynching / Mob violence and the Vision for the Foundation
Official Unveiling of the Foundation Logo
Prayer on the Foundation’s Advocacy items (tools) of the foundation
Distribution of Foundation’s Advocacy items – Wristband, Handbook and Pin-on Clips
Musical Performances
Goodwill messages
Screening / Viewing of a Short Film “Juggled Justice” inspired by Fwinbe’s death
Distribution of Indomie food packs to the Tudun-wada Community
Street-walk Campaign Against Mob Lynching / Mob violence
Inauguration Details
Wakbul Gofwan (one of the trustees) delivered a talk against Mob lynching & mob violence and the need for the Foundation. He emphasized to the audience the need to be ambassadors of peace. He shared valuable insights on deflecting the violence by asking the crowd relevant questions that would cause the mob to reason.
The highlight of the inauguration was the unveiling of the official logo of the foundation which was unveiled by the Trustees of the foundation, Wakbul, Nenpominyi and Manji Gofwan with the audience spelling F-W-I-N-B-E as it was being unveiled.
The Fwinbe Foundation Logo
The elements of the logo were explained with:
The wheat leaf standing for all things natural.
The Silhouette of Fwinbe in the background as the motivation for the foundation.
The five dots for the number 5 which represents Peace and forbearance.
The motto of the foundation was revealed to be Mob Lynching is injustice!!! Stop the Mob, stand for justice!!!
The Website of the foundation was revealed to be http://www.fwinbefoundation.org.ng
Rev Fr. Joseph Abazi blessed the advocacy tools of the foundation after which it was distributed to all in attendance.
Volunteers
The Foundation is currently run by the trustees and volunteers. Volunteers are welcome to join via the website or by sending a mail to us.
Performances
There were musical performances promoting the virtues of the organization from Various music artists from Jos: Neken Chuwang, Vice President Aphses, and Sam Kumzhy
Goodwill Messages
Goodwill messages were received from Notable persons
Hon. Timothy Golu
Special adviser on Strategic Communications to Plateau State Governor and a former Member of the House of Representatives.
Hon. Mark Naan
House Member representing Jos North West in Plateau State House of Assembly.
Rev Fr. Joseph Abazi
Clergy
Chunny
Social Media Influencer
Pyemwa Deshi
Writer and activist
Peter Arin
VOBA Jos Chapter Chairman
Eric Goler
VOBA 2007 Set Rep
Movie Screening
There was also the viewing of a short film titled “Juggled Justice” by Bishop Steve Okoh which was inspired by the events of Fwinbe’s death. The film was viewed by the audience and presented by the team that worked on it.
Community Outreach
The evening ended with a gesture of love to the Tudun-wada Community (whose members are the chief suspects for the tragic injustice matted out on Fwinbe).
Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan before his demise was a distributor for Indomie which he did In his white Suzuki mini bus. Fwinbe was killed in the same white Suzuki mini bus which he was accused of stealing and pursued from around the Tudun-wada Park to Domkat Bali on September 25th 2023. The same bus was loaded with food bags containing 10 packs of Indomie each and about 300 of such food bags were distributed to families in Tudun-wada as a gesture of love.
Photo Extracts from the Events
We’ve curated a collection of captivating images that highlight the most stunning and intriguing details from the inauguration.
Appreciation
The Fwinbe Thomas Gofwan Foundation appreciates everyone who was part of this.
Mrs. Gagara
Special thanks go to Mrs. Gagara who graciously gave us her field to use for the event.
Dignitaries
Our appreciation also goes out to all the dignitaries and individuals who graced the event.
Volunteers
Special appreciation goes to all the volunteers and team members who worked tirelessly behind and on the scenes to make the event and the foundation a success.
Prayer
Our hope and prayer is that through our work and strategic engagement, the tide of Mob lynching and Mob violence will be drastically reduced and such violent tendencies will be removed from the psych of our communities.