Lagos State Man Of The Year Award
· Fertility Advocates Make Case For Dr Ajayi
BY CHIOMA UMEHA
In many African societies, children are the most
important thing in life, so not to be able to have that can be devastating.
To this effect, childless couples are susceptible to
depression, suicidal thoughts, among other problems because of difficulties in
conceiving.
To make matters worse, fertility problems are
something that the affected people don’t always want to talk about. And so the
sense of isolation can be overwhelming.
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| Dr Ajayi |
Thanks to Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, CEO Nordica Fertility
Centre with clinics in Lagos, Asaba and Asokoro Abuja, who many Nigerians that
have benefitted from his services said have demystified fertility problems in
Nigeria.
It is not surprising that he was nominated by the
Centre for Policy Development & Political Studies for the ‘Lagos State Man
of the Year 2017 Award,’ along with nine other very formidable great achievers.
Dr Ajayi has been a medical doctor for over 33
years, 28 of which has been devoted to reproductive health and the last 15
years to helping families challenged with infertility to achieve their dream
through assisted conception.
In line with the requirements of the Centre for
Policy Development & Political Studies, the Fertility Expert who is also a Gynaecologist has been in the
forefront of research in male infertility and use of Genetics in IVF, so it is
not surprising that he emerged as one of the nominees.
The indisputable role of Dr Ajayi in ameliorating
the challenges of infertility received endorsement during the ‘Endo March
Worldwide’ when he was awarded ‘Endo Hero of the Year.’
Worthy of mention is the Nordica’s participation as
technical partners in the FTSF/Alibaba January 1, Concert which recently
organised free fertility treatments for indigent Nigerians to name a few.
In a telephone interview with our Reporter, Amos Evborokhai , Fertility
Awareness Advocate Initiative (FAAI ) President said: “I don’t know the
criteria, if those that are pitching the criteria included excellence in
medical field, the Dr. Abayomi Ajayi is qualified for the award.
“He deserves the award from the perspective of the field
of medicine by help people who have trying for years without success to achieve
pregnancy. I am therefore calling on all
those who have benefitted from his expertise to vote for him.”
Also, Frances Onwudinjo, Nordica first baby mum
urged Lagos residents to vote for Dr. Ajayi. In a telephone interview,
Onwudinjo said; “Dr Ajayi deserves the Lagos State Man of the Year 2017 Award
because of his positive impact on couples. He has allowed God to use him to put
smiles in the faces of many couples and their families.
“In fact, Dr Abayomi to is God’s sent to so many
women and he deserves more than becoming the Lagos State Man of the Year 2017
Award, the country at large. I am calling on people – mothers, fathers, aunties, uncles, both the
young and old in Lagos state, not just the people he helped to touch their
lives to vote for him.”
Similarly, Oghienenors, one of the winners of
Fertility Treatment Support Foundation (FTSF), said: “I think Dr Abayomi Ajayi
deserves the award, he’s patient, and a professional to the core. He takes his
time to encourage couple with challenge of infertility by educating them, hence
removing fears and make them understand that they have hope.”
Responding, Dr Ajayi said; “I am deeply humbled by
this nomination and consider it a great honour to be among such great achievers and notable
captains of industry, renowned for their excellence, innovation and advocacy in
their chosen field of endeavour.
He also solicited for support from every Nigerian to
enable him become successful.
“This award event has a nationwide appeal and
winning it will inspire and galvanise my effort to touch more lives with the
message of hope in fertility.
“How to vote? Just
Text, Award Dr Abayomi Ajayi to 0708
585 0077. Kindly cast your vote and tell
your friends to also support my nomination by casting their votes on or before
Sunday, August 20, 2017 when voting ends,” Dr Ajayi added.
