About Harrison goodness foundation
Our Objectives
(1) TO ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATION (INCLUDING SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL TRAINING) OF ORPHANS AND PERSONS WHOSE PARENTS ARE UNEMPLOYED UNDER THE AGE OF 30 YEARS IN ANY OF THE 17 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF ABIA STATE OF NIGERIA IN SUCH WAYS AS THE FOUNDATION DIRECTORS DEEM FIT, INCLUDING BY:
i. AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES, RESOURCES ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE AT ANY UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATION;
ii. PROVIDING THEIR EDUCATION (LIMITED TO THE STUDY OF MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, NURSING, ACCOUNTANCY AND LAW), TO UNDERTAKE TRAVEL IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT EDUCATION OR TO PREPARE FOR ENTRY TO ANY OCCUPATION, TRADE OR PROFESSION ON LEAVING ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT.
iii. TO ASSIST IN SUCH WAYS AS THE FOUNDATION DIRECTORS THINK FIT ANY CHARITY IN ABIA STATE OF NIGERIA WHOSE AIMS INCLUDE ADVANCING EDUCATION OF PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 30 YEARS BY DEVELOPING THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND MORAL CAPABILITIES THROUGH LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES.
(2) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH AMONG PEOPLE INDIGENOUS TO ISIUKWUATO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ABIA STATE OF NIGERIA BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, SUPPORT SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY THE STATUTORY AUTHORITIES.
(3) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY IN THE 17 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF ABIA STATE OF NIGERIA FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 60 YEARS BY PROVIDING: CREDIT FACILITIES THROUGH A MICRO FINANCE BANK TO BE ESTABLISHED BY THE FOUNDATION, GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ENABLE THE INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES TO GENERATE A SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND BE SELF SUFFICIENT.
(4) TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AS ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE FOUNDATION.
A short bio on Chief Harrison
Richard Chukwuemeka Harrison, a highly accomplished banking professional with 32 years of experience in the industry, has achieved the highest level of success in his career. He has demonstrated extensive expertise in fiscal management, strategic planning, teaching and research, as well as operational leadership skills that have been honed through unique and challenging situations across all facets of banking including accounting, finance and taxation throughout Nigeria and Africa.
Richard Chukwuemeka Harrison, a highly accomplished banking professional with 32 years of experience in the industry, has achieved the highest level of success in his career. He has demonstrated extensive expertise in fiscal management, strategic planning, teaching and research, as well as operational leadership skills that have been honed through unique and challenging situations across all facets of banking including accounting, finance and taxation throughout Nigeria and Africa.
After retiring from the banking sector in November 2011 until present day he has traveled extensively enjoying motivational activities while giving back to society through his foundation The Harrison Goodness Foundation; UK &Nigeria. Additionally he works as a self-employed financial consultant managing personal investments along with public speaking engagements.
Prior to retirement Chief Harrison served as MD/CEO at First International Bank in The Gambia where he successfully turned around the struggling bank within just eighteen months. Throughout his successful career in banking spanning from November1978-July7th ,2007 Harrison held roles such as Branch Manager for various banks including: First City Monument Bank Plc., Umuahia Abia State(2006 -2007), Hallmark Bank Plc., Umuahia Abia State(1999 -2006), where he took on positions like Head Branch Coordinator Unit Office Operations, Branch manager at Umuahia. He also had stints with Citizens International Bank Limited between(1993 -1999), holding several key positions such as Head General Internal Services Victoria Island branch Lagos,Nigeria. At First Bank Of Nigeria Plc.(1978 -92).
In addition to these roles Chief Richard was part of strategic planning teams for other subsidiaries during secondment to Daily Times Newspapers Plc. As head internal audit unit(H/O). His vast experience and knowledge have made him an invaluable asset to any organization he has worked with or consulted for.