· Hold Free Health Checks For 30 Communities
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L-R: John Linuson, Regional Manager, Medplus; Ime Ntiaidem, Head Of Operations, Medplus; Mrs. Joke Bakare Founder&CEO, Medplus; Yemisi Adekunle, Personal Assistant to the CEO; Damola Odogiyon, Brand And Marketing Manager, Medplus, at the announcement of Medplus $30,000 grant for female-led business owners, and free health checks for 30 communities on Wednesday, in Lagos.
Medplus Nigeria is set to launch $30,000 grant for
female-led business owners and conduct free health checks for 30 communities
nationwide to commemorate its 30th anniversary in October.
Tagged, 'Built To Last' fund, the grant is more than
just financial support; it's a lifeline to dreams, aspirations, and the
economic empowerment of women,” said, Mrs. Joke Bakare, the Founder and CEO of
Medplus.
Bakare announced this during a media briefing, to
celebrate her company’s milestone anniversary, saying that her company’s vision
is to meet the needs of people in the community.
In view of this, she said Medplus would
provide complimentary health
screenings, wellness workshops, and health education in over 30 communities across the country with its
pharmacists and partners
She explained, “Delivering Wellness’ initiative
reflects the company's deep-rooted belief that the wellbeing of a community is
inextricably linked to the success of its businesses. Medplus is not just a
pharmacy; it is a community builder.
Bakare said, “In appreciation for being a part of our
journey and success story, we are taking Medplus to the people, and delivering
wellness across over 30 different communities within Nigeria. We
will be hosting complimentary health screenings, wellness workshops, and health
education in
over
30 communities across Nigeria
with our pharmacists and partners.
“One of the most significant highlights of this
milestone celebration is the $30,000 grant that Medplus
is offering to female entrepreneurs. This grant is more than just financial
support; it's a lifeline to dreams, aspirations, and the economic empowerment
of women.”
Elaborating on the Female Entrepreneurs' Fund, Medplus
Founder said, “In a nation where female entrepreneurs face unique challenges,
Medplus is extending a hand to lift them higher, giving them the tools and
resources, they need to thrive.”
In addition, she said that Medplus would be giving the
grant recipients access to distribution via its network
of over 100 outlets nationwide. Market access is one of the challenges most
SMEs face and this synergy between a well-established business and budding
entrepreneurs will empower female owned brands to scale, she noted. “It is a
testament to Medplus's commitment to fostering a supportive ecosystem for
businesses, especially those led by women.”
The CEO further said, “The 30th anniversary
celebration's theme, "Built To Last,"
speaks volumes about Medplus' enduring commitment to excellence and
sustainability. The journey of three decades is a testament to the resilience,
innovation, and adaptability of this female-led business. It has not only
weathered storms but has thrived, setting the gold standard for pharmaceutical
retail in Nigeria.
As a major highpoint of the occasion, Medplus has
organised a conference and exhibition which will hold Thursday, November 9, at
the prestigious Oriental Hotel in Lagos.
The event will feature a lineup of distinguished
speakers, with world-renowned author and entrepreneur Seth Godin as the keynote
speaker. Other prominent business personalities expected at the event include Ibukun
Awosika, Kofo Akinkugbe, and Iyin Aboyeji. This event is set to be a platform
for inspiring discussions, knowledge sharing, and empowerment, Medplus CEO said.
“While the event itself will be strictly by
invitation, Medplus is taking the celebration to the digital space by
live-streaming it to an online audience. This inclusivity is a reflection of
Medplus's ethos of reaching out and touching lives far and wide.”
Mrs. Bakare thanked her customers and other
stakeholders such as Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), and the National Agency
for Food & Drug Administration & Control, (NAFDAC), for their support
over the years, “without which, Medplus would not be where it is today.”
“As we celebrate Medplus's 30th
anniversary, we applaud the visionary leadership and unwavering dedication of
the women who have shaped this iconic brand,” she added.
