Chioma Umeha

   BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos Professor Ekanem Braide, Pharm(Sir) Thoephilus Omotosho, and Professor Joseph Aina will receive Lifetime Achievement awards from the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) on Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, while Professor Ohwofiemu E. Nwariaku will receive the Diaspora Excellence award.  The winners include renowned Nigerian healthcare figures who have greatly contributed to the promotion of good health and treatment of various ailments, according to a statement issued by Moses Braimah, NHEA Director of Communication, Marketing & Strategy.  Dr. Shola Alabi, NHEA Project Coordinator, says, "We are happy and extremely pleased with these outstanding Nigeria healthcare people who have made important contributions to the promotion of good health, knowledge, and treatments of many sorts of ailments within and outside the country." "They ought to be honored and celebrated by everyone," Alabi concluded.  Professor Ekanem Ikpi Br

BY   CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos State (L -R): Pharm Bisi Bright, Secretary, Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) Advisory Board; Dr. Wale Alabi, NHEA Project Director; Dr. Anthony A. Omolola,  Chairman NHEA Advisory Board; Mrs. Olufunke Oluwole, Secretary, NHEA Jury Board; Dr. Olaokun Soyinka, Member, NHEA Advisory Board; Moses Braimah, Director, NHEA Marketing,  Communication & Strategy at a recent media conference in Lagos. The Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) has reaffirmed its aim, saying that it was developed to stem medical capital flight and to rebuild hope in Nigeria's health system.  Briefing journalists about this year's NHEA award ceremony, which is scheduled for Friday, June 24, 2022,  Dr. Anthony Omolola, Chairman of the NHEA Advisory Board, stated that the award, which recognizes excellence in the health sector, has led to better healthcare. According to Omolola, the former President of the Association of General Private Medical Practitioners of Niger

BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos  Liberator Meg Odinachi, Imo Chairperson, StandUp For Women Society (SWS) with  Comrade Nma Ozioma Onwuka-Okereke, Vice - President, SWS South-East Zone and a Daughter of Abia State after the latter was given an award by SWS at the just-ended two-day National Conference held at Lekki, Lagos . The StandUp For Women Community (SWS) has prompted Nigerian women to remain together in love and work together to establish a peaceful atmosphere that will benefit our society.  Barrister Deborah Ijadele-Adetona, founder and President of SWS, made the call during a two-day National Conference held at Pelican International Hotel, Lekki Lagos, where women from all States Chapters, including the Federal Capital Territory, gathered to take stock of their activities in the previous year, achievements, and future plans in order to reposition themselves and make concrete decisions to improve the lot of vulnerable women and children in the society. In her contribution , Hauwa Yesufu

BY CHIOMA UMEHA Lagos (Middle) : Elder Bolaji Anani, President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, newly elected  Vice President (Africa Region) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Elder Bolaji Anani, President of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has been elected Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Africa Region).  While announcing this weekend, Chima Nwankwo, Coordinator, Communications and Advocacy, Nigerian Red Cross Society, stated that Elder Anani's election is a call to more action to solve difficulties stemming from diseases, disasters, and dehumanization of humanity for many reasons, among others. Elder Anani, speaking elatedly just moments after his win, adds, "This election is solely for God's glory. My appreciation also goes to the National Societies that elected me to this position.  "This election has inspired me to continue serving in the humanitarian field. There are

BY CHIOMA UMEHA Lagos Members of Maryland Royal Lions Club and students and staff of National College, Gbagada, Lagos State, at the event. Due to the lack of basic health facilities in many schools, the Maryland Royal Lions Club has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) situation in public schools by renovating 16 toilets in National Collage, Gbagada, Lagos State.  The Club, which also commissioned a block of classrooms for the school that it repainted, criticized the lack of WASH, among other facilities, in Nigeria. Lion Kayode Oshinuga, District Governor of Lions Clubs International, 404B2 Nigeria, who performed the inauguration yesterday, said the projects were part of the Club's efforts to improve society and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  This is in keeping with UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which aims to ensure universal access to and sustainable management of water and sanitation, especially a

BY CHIOMA UMEHA Lagos State On June 14, 2022, selected HealthTech startups will present to investors at the first edition of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) Webinar.  The webinar is one of the pre activities to kick off the eighth edition of the annual NHEA award ceremony, according to a statement issued by Moses Braimah, NHEA Director, Marketing, Communication, and Strategy.  According to the press release, "selected HealthTech startups will also be given the opportunity to pitch to investors."  The theme of the webinar is the same as the theme of this year's NHEA 2022, which is Innovative Healthcare Services in an Era of Change.  "Post COVID, the healthcare system worldwide has undergone a paradigm shift, and healthcare firms have been pushed to innovate to stay in business," said Dr. Egbe Osifo-Dawodu, Principal Partner Anadach Group, during the webinar. It is very usual to see new and updated methods of delivering healthcare services.  The go

 BY CHIOMA UMEHA Lagos The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has said that has disbursed more cash support to vulnerable persons in seven Northern States. A statement signed by Chima Nwakwo, Nigeria, Coordinator, Communications and Advocacy (NRCS) confirmed that the effort was carried out through the collaboration of the  Nigerian Red Cross Society collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The statement noted the collaboration resulted in the successful disbursement of the second round of distribution of cash to support the livelihood of vulnerable persons who are facing acute hunger under its Nigeria Hunger Crisis Appeal.  The Nigerian Red Cross Society is taking action to fight hunger in North-West and North-Central Nigeria where it is estimated that about 19.4 million people will be facing acute hunger between June and August 2022 ac

CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos  Participants, facilitators and funders at the just concluded NLNG Change Your Story workshop facilitated by the Journalism Clinic in Lagos. "The NLNG Change Your Story workshop has equipped me to use digital tools to do people-oriented reporting, particularly as a journalist saddled with the responsibility of reporting technology developments." This was the view of Prince Osuagwu, one of the participants who spoke to Sunday Independent at the just concluded NLNG Change Your Story workshop facilitated by the Journalism Clinic in Lagos. Osuagwu was one of the lucky participants in the three-day workshop tagged #NLNGTellYourStory, a multi-media session designed to build skills and bridge the knowledge gap between traditional and digital journalism practice. Participants at the just-concluded training were taught the use of new digital tools in mobile and visual storytelling that drives positive change in the society. They further learned how to shoot and edi

BY CHIOMA UMEHA  Lagos  The Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA) has been successful in its bid to host a session at the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) People's Forum, which will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, in June.  The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is an annual gathering of the 54 Commonwealth of Nations heads of state and government. Due of the COVID-19 epidemic, the CHOGM meeting has not been held in the last two years. However, in light of recent events, the Commonwealth Secretariat in London has announced that a physical meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, in June. This announcement has led to a flurry of activities in Kigali city of Rwanda, in preparation for the CHOGM meeting, of which the People’s Forum is a very significant part. The Commonwealth Foundation also invited people, organizations, and groups to make proposals for organizing sessions at the GHOGM People's Forum

BY CHIOMA UMEHA Lagos FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc announced a revenue growth of 35% for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021.  Despite the challenging climate, the company revealed this during its 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, where it reported a significant rise in volume and value over the previous year.  This includes increased competition and influx of substitute propositions. As a result, revenue grew by 35% from N199.5 billion in 2020 to N268.4 billion in 2021. From N19.4 billion in 2020 to N22 billion in 2021, operating profit increased by 13%. High finance costs as a result of the naira depreciation resulted in a 15% drop in earnings before tax from N14.9 billion in 2020 to N12.7 billion in 2021.  "We achieved tremendous progress in improving our business strategies in the year under review," stated Ben Langat, Managing Director, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria and Sub-Sahara Africa Cluster. We increased brand investments and improved physical