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This is a very significant development, and only one of 2 things are possible: Either Tinubu is vindicated of this certificate thing once and for all (this seems unlikely), or this becomes his Waterloo and political end.

If forgery is proven, or the original CSU student admitted in 1978 turns out to be a female, I see no middle ground, even with a monumentally corrupt judiciary.

For the sake of Nigeria and her future, the next 48 hours need to come very quickly.

Great outcome for Nigeria.

We wait....

This is a very significant development, and only one of 2 things are possible: Either Tinubu is vindicated of this certificate thing once and for all (this seems unlikely), or this becomes his Waterloo and political end.

If forgery is proven, or the original CSU student admitted in 1978 turns out to be a female, I see no middle ground, even with a monumentally corrupt judiciary.

For the sake of Nigeria and her future, the next 48 hours need to come very quickly.

Great outcome for Nigeria.

We wait....

This is a very significant development, and only one of 2 things are possible: Either Tinubu is vindicated of this certificate thing once and for all (this seems unlikely), or this becomes his Waterloo and political end.

If forgery is proven, or the original CSU student admitted in 1978 turns out to be a female, I see no middle ground, even with a monumentally corrupt judiciary.

For the sake of Nigeria and her future, the next 48 hours need to come very quickly.

Great outcome for Nigeria.

We wait....

My posts on Mess, before and after losing the 2014 World Cup Final to Messi.

My belief in this "Little Soccer Genius" is second to none. Let us congratulate Soccer's true and indisputable Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.).

I did not forget these posts, and have waited another 8.5 years for this day to come.

It is a happy day!!! A great day for Soccer.

Congratulations, Messi,
Congratulations, Argentina.
Congratulations to all Men and Women of Goodwill.

Odewaleadesoye:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/theathletic.com/live-blogs/argentina-vs-france-world-cup-2022-final-live-score-result/5vwJ9BknaKUL/%3famp=1

My posts on Mess, before and after losing the 2014 World Cup Final to Messi.

My belief in this "Little Soccer Genius" is second to none. Let us congratulate Soccer's true and indisputable Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.).

I did not forget these posts, and have waited another 8.5 years for this day to come.

It is a happy day!!! A great day for Soccer.

Congratulations, Messi,
Congratulations, Argentina.
Congratulations to all Men and Women of Goodwill.

OPM HOSTS OCI FOUNDATION AND SWEET HOME AFRICA FOUNDATION, AS AGUBA OF NOLLYWOOD IS OFFERED FREE PILGRIMAGE TO ISREAL (SUNDAY, SEPT 4, 2022)

SOURCE: https://ocifoundation.org/opm-hosts-oci-foundation-and-sweet-home-africa-as-aguba-of-nollywood-is-offered-free-pilgrimage-to-isreal/.

As part of its commitment to build partnerships that will ensure to the smooth delivery of its anti-cancer project across Nigeria, the Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI Foundation), led by its National Champion, Rev Dr Austin Epunam, were guests at the Omega Power Ministries (OPM) Headquarters, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Rev Epunam is also the Founder of the Sweet Home Africa Humanitarian Foundation, SHAHF, who are the publishers of the prestigious Sweet Home News-Magazine.

On behalf of the Founder of OPM, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the OCI Foundation-SHAHF team were received by Pastor Godwin Amadi, the Resident Pastor at the Ministry’s headquarters in Port Harcourt.

Rev Epunam is a long-time member of the Aso Rock Chapel, and is also an associate of the Nigerian Christians Pilgrims Council (NCPC). At this visit, he offered to sponsor a Jerusalem pilgrimage trip for Mr Kenneth Aguba the popular Nigerian Nollywood actor who is now domiciled at the OPM abode in Portharcourt, after becoming homeless recently. This offer, Rev Epunam explained to the congregation, has become necessary so as to ensure that Mr Aguba, who had earlier expressed a desire for a pilgrimage to Israel for spiritual exercise, realizes his dream.

Rev Epunam further commended the OPM Leader, Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, for his charity works to humanity, which has earned him the “Father of Charity” in Nigeria. He explained that the OCI Foundation International and the SHAHF look forward to an expanded partnership that will now include the OPM, which will ensure that the innovative anti-cancer initiatives of the Foundation will reach many more Nigerians. Talks are ongoing to this effect.

Alongside Rev Epunam, the other members of the OCI Foundation-Sweet Home team were Mr Ikenna Onuzulike (the National Coordinator, SHAHF), Comrade David Okafor (of the SHAHF) and Frank Laga (also the Head of Media, OPM Worldwide).

WINNERS EMERGE IN THE SECOND EDITION OF THE “OCI FOUNDATION’S ArOY HEALTH CAMPAIGN RAFFLE GIVEAWAY” FOR THE NYSCs 2022 BATCH A (STREAM TWO) CORPS MEMBERS.

. . . As the Foundation continues to enlighten hundreds of thousands of corps members on Breast and Cervical Cancers across Nigeria’s 37 NYSC Orientation Camps.

The “Arm Our Youths Health Campaign”, a technology-driven anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer initiative, has continued into its second edition across the 37 orientation camps for the Batch A, Stream Two, of Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.

The program, being delivered by the OCI Foundation in conjunction with the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), the First Ladies Against Cancer (NCS), and the Sweet Home Africa Humanitarian Foundation, also offers raffle giveaways to corps members.

The Draw for the 2022 Batch-A, Stream-Two, was held on April 3, 2022, with 30 winners emerging (one was eventually unverified). The winner’s list is attached. A video recording of the Raffle Draw exercise had earlier been publicized.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_CJoguIz8k&t=5s

This Raffle Draw will hold 6 times a year, every year, from now on.

"We rise by lifting others" was a phrase coined by the OCI Foundation’s President, Dr Chris Ifediora, back in 2016, when the Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation was established.

Before 2016, that phrase was not in existence anywhere in this world. Not in that combination...

Quotes on Google were not there before 2016.

It was designed to match the lifting hand, which was crafted by a handsomely paid graphics designer hired by the OCI Foundation on the Gold Coast, Australia.

The attached logo, which came into existence in 2016, tells the story.

The OCI Foundation is an international (Australian-Nigerian) charity body established to advance health, education and social welfare, for Nigerians.

The Foundation is currently partnering with the NYSC, the NOA, the Federal Ministries of Health and Women Affairs, as well as the Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Innoson motors, to deliver on its aims.

#ocifoundation
#werisebyliftingothers

www.ocifoundation.org

SOURCE: https://dailytrust.com/aso-villa-visit-presidency-applauds-madukas-medical-achievements

*PRESIDENCY GIVES THUMPS UP TO MADUKA FOR EXPLOITS IN MEDICINE (AS THEY SET TO PARTNER WITH THE OCI FOUNDATION)*

The Presidency, on Tuesday, gave thumps up to Dr. Godwin Maduka for his exploits in the field of medicine, with specialization in pain managment.

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, commended the pain managment specialist for his remarkable exploits in medicine.

Maduka is noted for setting up the gigantic Las Vegas Pain Institute in the United States and built the biggest medical facility in his hometown, Umuchukwu in Anambra State.

He is also notable philantropist whose Foundation has done remarkably well, in aiding and assisting the less privileged.

Maduka, alongside Rev Dr. Austin Epunam, founder, Sweet Home Africa Humanitarian Foundation, who is also National Champion, OCI Foundation and PR expert, Mr. Alex Nwankwo, were hosted by Adesina at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja on Tuesday, September 19.

The OCI Foundation is partnering Maduka's Foundation, for the "Arm Our Youths Health Campaign"

The visit took place prior ahead of the NYSC- NCS- OCI Foundation's One Day Seminar in Abuja scheduled for October 19.

Speaking during the visit, Dr. Maduka recalled how he met President Muhammadu Buhari in the United States when he hosted top Nigerian diaspora professionals.

According to him, he reciprocated Mr. President's invitation to come home to invest and support good governance through the Head of Nigeria's Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri

Speaking on his guber bid, Maduka said the people of Anambra State are in search of one who can deliver dividends of democracy to them.

He noted that he will not allow party politics to limit his vision and mission for the people of the State.

Maduka is the govenorship candidate of the Accord party in the Anambra State governorship election.

The election holds on November 6, 2021.

Dr. Maduka had lately engaged in broad consultations with top Nigerians irrespective of tribe or religion, to proffer ways to move the nation forward and Anambra State in particular.

Before his visit to the Presidential Villa, he was also guest of Anambra top businessman, Arthur Eze at his Abuja residence, which had in attendance Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.

September 14, 2021. Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Nigeria.

Chief Femi Adesina (Media Spokesman to the Nigerian President, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari), Dr Godwin Maduka (Anambra State Gubernatorial candidate) and Rev Dr Austin Epunam (OCI Foundation’s National Champion, and Founder, Sweet Home Africa Humanitarian Foundation), pose for a photograph within the Villa.

Here is an essay competition for all medical students in Nigeria, proudly sponsored by the OCI (Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora) Foundation, and is being delivered in conjunction with the Nigerian Medical Students Association (NiMSA). NiMSA is the body of all medical students in Nigeria.

The OCI Foundation is an international (Nigerian-Australian) NGO, whose founder is a medical practitioner that has excelled largely due to his literary skills. This essay competition is his way of inspiring upcoming medical students to acquire similar medical skills.

If you are a medical student in any recognised medical school in Nigeria, just follow the instructions in the attachments below, and apply. If you are not, kindly share this message to your friends and associates who are.

For tips on how to excel in this essay competition, follow this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kow7e2RSz4U

NATIONAL PRIZES:

1) First Prize (Worth N100,000 in total):
• N90,000 + Certificate
• Branded Stethoscope +Branded set of scrub outfit (Both worth over N10,000)
• Automatic membership of the OCI Foundation

2) Second Prize (Worth N70,000 in total):
• N60,000 + Certificate
• Branded Stethoscope +Branded set of scrub outfit (Both worth over N10,000)
• Automatic membership of the OCI Foundation

3) Third Prize (Worth N50,000 in total):
• N40,000 + Certificate
• Branded Stethoscope +Branded set of scrub outfit (Both worth over N10,000)
• Automatic membership of the OCI Foundation

4) Seven consolation prizes (Worth N10,000 each):
• Certificate
• Branded Stethoscope + Branded set of scrub outfit (Both worth over N10,000)


REGIONAL PRIZES (See attached flyer)

Watch the video here: Birthday: OCI Foundation VP Gets

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The OCI Foundation is an international (Nigerian-Australian) NGO that Promotes and Advances Health, Promotes Education, and Promotes Social Welfare among Nigerians.

The Foundation's signature Health Campaign is the "Arm Our Youths (ArOY) Health Campaign", which it developed with the help of the Harvard Medical School, USA, and has the inputs of various universities in Australia, Canada and Nigeria. It is currently working with various first ladies in Nigeria to include preventive cancer teachings into the curriculum of all senior secondary schools in Nigeria. It ArOY Campaign is already fully functional in Anambra State, and Benue, Niger and Ondo states are in line to benefit.

"Happy birthday" to Mrs Nkem IFEDIORA, the Vice President, OCI Foundation International.

APPLY FOR FREE LISTING ON THE “OCI CERVIBREAST APP”: FOR BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SERVICE PROVIDERS IN NIGERIANS

SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE!! Click here: [/https://ocifoundation.org/application-form-for-free-listing-on-the-oci-foundations-cervibreast-phone-application/]

REACH TENS OF MILLIONS OF NIGERIANS AT NO COST!!!

DO THIS, AND SAVE LIVES!!!!

(1) Q1: Do you run a service (laboratory, clinic, hospital, etc.) that assists with breast and cervical cancer prevention?

(2) Q2: Is your service based in any part of Nigeria, no matter how remotely located?

If “yes” to these 2 questions, then follow the link accompanying this message and complete the associated form immediately. It is completely free for your organisation (both now, and in the future), and will make it visible to millions of Nigerians.

[https://ocifoundation.org/application-form-for-free-listing-on-the-oci-foundations-cervibreast-phone-application/]

If "no" to any of the questions, kindly share this message and the associated link on those you know might be interested, and on all your social media handles: Facebook, Whatsapp groups, Twitter, Instagram, etc.

SOURCE, DAILY TIMES: https://dailytimes.ng/ngo-to-provide-free-cervical-cancer-screening-for-women/

A non-governmental organisation, the Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation, has announced plans to introduce free cervical cancer screening service for women using a state-of-the-art digital and portable technology called Gynocular.

The President of the Foundation, Dr Chris Ifediora, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Onitsha (Nigeria).

Ifediora said that the screening service will be launched during the Foundation’s novel anti-cancer health initiative tagged ‘Arm Our Youths (ArOY) Health Campaign’ across the 36 states and Abuja.

“When fully in place, this service will, arguably, offer the most advanced and most reliable cervical screening test to Nigerians, relative to the current procedures available in the country,” he explained.

Ifediora further explained that the Gynocular was a cutting edge optics and LED technology, which could be used in any health setting in the world, both urban and rural.

According to him, it will be very suitable for remote locations in Nigeria, and can be used by any official trained to do so, not necessarily medical practitioners.

“In addition, the OCI Foundation intends to set up permanent screening centres in its Awka and Abuja locations, where the services will be rendered in an ongoing basis at token fees to Nigerian women,” he added.

He said that Anambra (where the ArOY programme was already functional), Benue and Niger (which are both in line to commence it), as well as the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) will be among the first beneficiaries of the screening service.

Ifediora said that the OCI Foundation was working with various state governors and the governors’ wives in its resolve to cover the entire country before the end of 2025.

“Already, a number of medical experts affiliated to the Foundation have received preliminary training via a Zoom meeting on Feb. 11, ahead of the full roll-out.

“To further entrench quality and ensure that results from this screening are reliable and are available within hours, the Foundation has commenced the process of establishing a team of world-leading experts.

“These experts were selected from Nigeria, Australia, Canada and the U.S. and will remotely view and report on the samples through telemedicine,” he stressed.

However, the President called on Gynae-oncologists and experts in the field willing to be part of the exercise of the Foundation to reach out to it.
NAN reports that the ArOY campaign is a novel, Harvard-endorsed, WHO-supported, and evidence-based health promotion initiative of the Foundation, being introduced across all senior secondary schools in the country.

The campaign, among other things, aims at tackling breast and cervical cancers among women and female secondary school students across the country.

More pictures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNeYybHmQkQ&t=3s


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeHMgJcu5jI&t=2s

On Friday, the 5th day of February, 2021, the OCI Foundation, an international (Nigerian-Australian) NGO, visited an IDP (internally displaced persons) Camp in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. The IDP camps are the places of abode for Nigerians who are displaced due to attacks by Boko Haram extremists, among other things.

At the visit, the Foundation donated food items, and was represented by MS Felicia Dagu (the Admin Officer III), Luter Ikyobo (the Social and Entertainment Liaison officer), and Queen Vera Iortyer (Miss Tiv, and the Foundation’s Face of ArOY Campaign in Benue State).

The OCI (Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora) is an NGO established to Promote and Advance Health, Promote Education, and Promote Social/Public Welfare, among Nigerians. Their health initiative, tagged the Arm Our Youths (ArOY) Health Campaign, is seeking to introduce anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer teachings across Nigerian senior secondary schools, and the Foundation is currently working with all first ladies across Nigeria, to actualize this.

Those included in the list are 6 prominent Nigerians, including current and former governors, a leading pharmaceutical giant, and the current Chief of Staff to the Nigerian President.

Full list:

1. His Excellency, Governor Benedict Ayade, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria (since May 2015);

2. His Excellency, Governor Babagana Zulum, the Executive Governor of Borno State, Nigeria (since May 2019);

3. His Excellency, Governor Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State of Nigeria (June 2007 to March 2014) and a one-time Vice Presidential Candidate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2019);

4. Dr Stella Okoli (MON, OON), the CEO of Emzor Pharmaceuticals Nigeria, a leading indigenous pharmaceutical company;

5. Prof Ibrahim Gambari, the current Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria (His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari), and a former Under Secretary-General of the United Nationsfor Political Affairs;

6. A/Prof. Chris Ifediora, the Founder and President of the OCI Foundation, an international NGO at the forefront of anti-cancer fights across the whole of Nigeria.


This is as published by the “Sweet Home Magazine”, a regular publication of the Sweet Home Africa Humanitarian Foundation (SHAHF), an NGO established in 2006 to empower Nigerians at home and in diaspora.

A hard copy of the magazine, which is not for sale, is available across Nigeria, and can be obtained by reaching out directly to the SHAHF or their associates.

The SHAHF is a non-political, non-profit humanitarian organization founded by Rev Dr Austin Epunam, an Ambassador of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC). Epunam is also a pioneer member of the State House Chapel Abuja, Nigeria. Both the NCPC and the State House Chapel are directly under the Nigerian Presidency, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, Nigeria. Reverend Epunam is also a National Champion of the OCI Foundation.


Report from: https://ocifoundation.org/dr-chris-ifediora-of-the-oci-foundation-listed-among-6-passionate-nigerian-leaders-in-2020/

The Onitsha Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has bestowed a “Humanitarian Service Award” to the President and Founder of the OCI Foundation’s President, Assoc Prof Chris Ifediora. This was during the annual Bar Week Dinner of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Friday, December 11th, 2020. The NBA is the peak body of all legal practitioners in Nigeria.

Video of the Award Presentation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5zRI1xfkds

Through the OCI Foundation, Dr Chris has touched lives, inspired lives, and lifted lives. The organisation was established in 2016 as a Nigerian NGO designed to “Promote and Advance Health”, “Advance Education”, and “Advance Social & Public Welfare” among the Nigerian populace. In 2018, the OCI Foundation attained an international status with full registration in Australia as well.

Video: Profile of the OCI Foundation's and its Founder:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m9MIw42bMA

In addition to offering scholarships to Nigerians in secondary schools and universities, the OCI Foundation is also currently on a mission to introduce anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer teachings into the curriculum of all senior secondary schools in Nigeria. It has already been done for schools in Anambra State, and Benue State is the next in line. They hope to cover at least 2 states in 2021, and the whole of Nigeria by 2025.

The program will also be part of the NYSC orientation activities across all of Nigeria's 36 states and the FCT.

The OCI Foundation, an international NGO registered in both Nigeria and Australia, has pledged to collaborate with the Onitsha Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA), in providing free (pro-bono) legal services to Nigerians who cannot afford it.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIv5w5jyKnk

This will be part of the OCI Foundation’s Public and Social Welfare package, which is the third arm of its humanitarian activities, alongside Health and Education. The NBA is the peak body of all legal practitioners in Nigeria.

The Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation was established in 2016 as a Nigerian NGO designed to “Promote and Advance Health”, “Advance Education”, and “Advance Social & Public Welfare” among the Nigerian populace. In 2018, it attained an international status with full registration in Australia as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx7jOt_FUTI

From 2021, the OCI Foundation has pledged to collaborate with the Onitsha Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association’s (NBA), in providing free (pro-bono) legal services to Nigerians who cannot afford it. This will be part of the OCI Foundation’s Public and Social Welfare package, which is the third arm of its humanitarian activities, alongside Health and Education. The NBA is the peak body of all legal practitioners in Nigeria.

The announcement was made by the Foundation’s President, Assoc. Prof. Chris Ifediora, during the 2020 NBA annual Bar Week Dinner in Onitsha, Nigeria.

The Foundation also donated a Toyota Corolla Car the NBA, and delivered a free lecture on breast, cervical and prostate cancer preventive strategies to the body. Following a raffle draw, the car was won by Barr Chizoba Vivian ONOCHIE. The car donation is part of the OCI Foundation's quest to support young lawyers that are interested in pro-bono (free) legal cases for indigent Nigerians.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADF4_XSapAI

The OCI Foundation is a Nigerian-Australian NGO established in 2016 to “Promote and Advance Health”, “Advance Education”, and “Advance Social & Public Welfare” among the Nigerian populace. It is currently woring to introduce anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer teachings across all the senior secondary schools in Nigeria.

SOURCE: https://ocifoundation.org/winner-of-the-oci-foundations-car-donation-to-the-nigerian-bar-association-nba-emerges/

The OCI Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its Inaugural (2020) Edition of the Literary Award for Medical Students (LAMS) Initiative. This contest was carried out in conjunction with the South East Zone of the Nigerian Medical Students’ Association (NiMSA), but will be extended to all zones of Nigerian medical schools in the years to come.[url][/url]

The listed winners were the top 10 out of 127 high-quality essay submissions that were received between the 20th of August, 2020, to 10th of September, 2020. The top 2 winning submissions are available via the link below.

All the medical students that belong to the 8 Medical Students Associations located in South-east Nigeria, were eligible for this contest. The OCI Foundation is the sole sponsor of this annual Award, which is designed to identify, inspire, and reward medical students who show literary dexterity.
For the full story, click HERE.[url][/The OCI Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its Inaugural (2020) Edition of the Literary Award for Medical Students (LAMS) Initiative. This contest was carried out in conjunction with the South East Zone of the Nigerian Medical Students’ Association (NiMSA).

The listed winners were the top 10 out of 127 high-quality essay submissions that were received between the 20th of August, 2020, to 10th of September, 2020. The top 2 winning submissions are available via the link below.

All the medical students that belong to the 8 Medical Students Associations located in South-east Nigeria, were eligible for this contest. The OCI Foundation is the sole sponsor of this annual Award, which is designed to identify, inspire, and reward medical students who show literary dexterity.

Source: https://ocifoundation.org/winners-2020-lams-initiative-for-nigerian-medical-students/.

The OCI Foundation is pleased to announce that a VIRTUAL AWARD CEREMONY for handing out the awards to the winners of its inaugural (2020) “LITERARY AWARD FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS (LAMS)” will be held on Saturday, October the 10th, 2020, starting from 1pm (West African Time).

The OCI Foundation's President and Founder, Dr Chris Ifediora, will be the Special Guest of Honour at the event, which will be hosted by the Regional Coordinator of the Nigerian Medical Students Medical Students Association (NiMSA).

In a contest titled “BACK TO THE FUTURE”, and open to all the medical students from the South-east Zone of Nigerian medical schools, a total of 127 high-quality essay entries were received (between the 20th of August, 2020, to 10th of September, 2020).

Of these, authors of the top 10 outstanding entries will be announced as winners within the next 48 hours. Stay tuned to the OCI Foundation’s Facebook Page, to be the first to know these winners. LIKE THE PAGE, AND FOLLOW US NOW via this link: https://www.facebook.com/ocifoundation.

The OCI Foundation is the sole sponsors of this annual Award, which is designed to identify, inspire, and reward medical students who show literary dexterity. Details of the LAMS Award can be found via this link: https://ocifoundation.org/oci-foundation-introduces-the-lams-initiative/.

The OCI Foundation is pleased to announce that a VIRTUAL AWARD CEREMONY for handing out the awards to the winners of its inaugural (2020) “LITERARY AWARD FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS (LAMS)” will be held on Saturday, October the 10th, 2020, starting from 1pm (West African Time).

The OCI Foundation's President and Founder, Dr Chris Ifediora, will be the Special Guest of Honour at the event, which will be hosted by the Regional Coordinator of the Nigerian Medical Students Medical Students Association (NiMSA).

In a contest titled “BACK TO THE FUTURE”, and open to all the medical students from the South-east Zone of Nigerian medical schools, a total of 127 high-quality essay entries were received (between the 20th of August, 2020, to 10th of September, 2020).

Of these, authors of the top 10 outstanding entries will be announced as winners within the next 48 hours. Stay tuned to the OCI Foundation’s Facebook Page, to be the first to know these winners. LIKE THE PAGE, AND FOLLOW US NOW via this link: https://www.facebook.com/ocifoundation.

The OCI Foundation is the sole sponsors of this annual Award, which is designed to identify, inspire, and reward medical students who show literary dexterity. Details of the LAMS Award can be found via this link: https://ocifoundation.org/oci-foundation-introduces-the-lams-initiative/.

A non-governmental organisation, Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation, on Monday announced the introduction of Literary Awards for Medical Students (LAMS) under its educational programme for undergraduates in the South-East (Nigeria).

The President and Founder of OCI, Dr Chris Ifediora, stated this in a statement in Onitsha he made available to newsmen. He said that the Foundation’s aim was to inspire medical students who possess traits of literary skills. Ifediora said that students from the various medical schools in eight tertiary institutions across the South-East geo-political zone would be eligible to compete for the maiden award.

He said that such eligible students would partake in a literary essay competition with the theme “Back to the Future: Thinking back to 2020”, the essay seeks to know measures that can be put in place to ensure that the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic does not reoccur,” Ifediora said.

He said that students were expected to submit essays of between 800 words and 1,000 words on the theme. He added that the submitted essays would be assessed by a panel of judges that would comprise students drawn from each of the medical associations within the institutions. The president said that the deadline for submission of the maiden edition of the essay would be 11:59 p.m. of Aug.31. “The judges will look out for creativity, relevance to the theme, originality, grammar and spelling,” he added.

According to him, cash rewards for the first, second and third positions have been designed to identify, inspire, and reward medical students who show literary dexterity.

Ifediora, a practising physician based in Australia, believes that literary skills among doctors could unlock huge potential that might significantly complement medical practice.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that OCI Foundation is an international charity organisation currently working with some state governments and institutions in the campaign against breast and cervical cancers in Nigeria.

The organisation also organises annual scholarship programmes for brilliant but indigent secondary school students in Anambra who were preparing for their exit examinations.


SOURCE: https://daylightreporters.com/2020/08/24/ngo-announces-literary-award-for-medical-students-2/

INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR OCI FOUNDATION’S ArOY CAMPAIGN GROWS (AS AMERICAN CDC, NEXTGENU, AND MULTIPLE VARSITIES ENDORSE INITIATIVE)

Sources:
(1) Authority Newspaper: https://authorityngr.com/2020/07/17/international-support-for-oci-foundations-aroy-campaign-grows/
(2) The Leadership News: https://leadership.ng/2020/07/17/american-cdc-nextgenu-multiple-varsities-endorses-international-support-for-oci-foundations-aroy-campaign/.

The OCI Foundation’s Arm our Youths (ArOY) Health Campaign received a huge international boost a few days ago, as a number of the world’s powerful institutions and universities indicated support for the novel, life-saving initiative.

In a letter signed by the Canadian-based Prof Erica Frank (Founder of NextGenU.org, the world’ first free online University) and dated July 13th, 2020, it was indicated that, the American Centres for Disease Control (American CDC), along with NextGenU.org and the Universities of British Columbia and Saskatchewan (all in Canada), will be supporting the OCI Foundation’s nationwide roll out of the ArOY Campaign across Nigeria, as well as the research component of the initiative.

“It is with the strongest possible endorsement in my capacity as UBC Professor and Canada Research Chair in Preventive Medicine and Population Health, and as the Founder/Inventor of NextGenU.org that I write in support of the Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI Foundation)”, writes Prof Frank.

Prof Frank, who, in addition to being the Inventor and Founder of NextGenU.org, is also the ‘Canada Research Chair’ of the University of British Columbia, went further to state that “This partnership includes support from the extraordinary team assembled by Drs. Ifediora (Founder of the OCI Foundation) and Mutwiri (University of Saskatchewan), as well as the U.S. CDC, with which NextGenU.org has an extensive collaboration, where they have been developing and disseminating cervical cancer prevention education”.

She concluded by saying that “We are keen to further develop and study the effects of these resources and expertise in partnership with the OCI Foundation, and believe these initiatives to be essential and novel, with the potential to create significant impacts in the lives of young people and their communities globally”.

Recall that the ArOY Campaign is an innovative and evidence-based health promotion program that was conceived by the OCI Foundation, and designed to introduce anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer teachings into the regular curriculum of all Nigerian senior secondary schools, using measures that are sustainable, cost-effective, all-encompassing, and culturally-acceptable. It already has the endorsements of experts from the Harvard Medical School (USA), the WHO Nigeria, and the Griffith University (Australia).

The Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation, a Nigerian-Australian international NGO, aims to introduce the Campaign across all the senior secondary schools in Nigeria, between now and 2025.

It has already successfully done so across all the 261 eligible schools in Anambra State, and are in advanced talks to do the same in Benue State and with the NYSC, before the COVID-19 lockdown took effect across the world.

A number of other reputable Nigerian institutions partnering the OCI Foundation on this initiative include the Innoson Group, the NYSC (National Office), the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (Nigeria), Nollywood Nigeria, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Silk Road Restaurant (Abuja), and the Post Primary Schools Service Commission, PPSSC (Anambra State), among others.

The OCI Foundation is in a nationwide consultation with major stakeholders in Health, Education and other institutions across Nigeria, in efforts to expand its partners, ahead of a massive launch of the ArOY Campaign as soon as the COVID-19 lockdowns are eased.

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The Innoson Group of Companies has handed over an IVM G-20 Smart vehicle to Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation to support the fight against breast and cervical cancers in the country.

SOURCE: https://www.sunnewsonline.com/innoson-group-backs-foundations-fight-against-breast-cervical-cancers-with-vehicle/

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 7-seater IVM G-20 Smart vehicle was purchased by the foundation at a significant discount from the vehicle manufacturing firm.
Speaking at the handover ceremony in Nnewi on Wednesday, the Chief Executive Officer of Innoson, Mr Innocent Chukwuma, commended the foundation’s efforts in combating breast and cervical cancers in the country.
“This type of foundation is a foundation that everyone should support because what they do is to save lives; theirs is truly service to God and humanity,” Chukwuma stated.
The chief executive officer promised to improve and sustain the company’s support to the foundation in all its activities.
Receiving the keys and documents of the vehicle, the President of the Foundation, Dr Chris Ifediora, commended Chukwuma for the gesture.
Ifediora, who was represented by the Foundation’s Legal Adviser, Mr Ononye Onyechi, expressed the willingness of the foundation to acquire more vehicles before the end of 2020.
“This, and other vehicles to come, will assist the Foundation in the task of reaching out to all Nigerians, as we spread our novel, evidence-based, Harvard-endorsed, and WHO-supported anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer messages across the country.
“The Foundation’s ‘Arm Our Youths (ArOY) Health’ Campaign encapsulates this message, and is already functional as part of the curriculum in all senior secondary schools in Anambra.
“Advanced plans are also underway to roll out the ArOY Campaign across all schools in Benue and Gombe states soon as the COVID-19 lockdown are fully eased in Nigeria,” he disclosed.
The president said all senior secondary schools in the country were expected to benefit from the ArOY Campaign before the end of 2025.
He stated that in addition to Innoson Group, the Foundation was also partnering with the National Youth Service Corps, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Nollywood and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Ifediora further said his organisation was partnering with other reputable Nigerian and international institutions in Australia, Canada, and the United States of America.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of the OCI Foundation’s branded face masks to Innoson Group in appreciation of their gesture. (NAN)

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The Innoson Group of Companies has handed over an IVM G-20 Smart vehicle to Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation to support the fight against breast and cervical cancers in the country.

SOURCE: https://www.sunnewsonline.com/innoson-group-backs-foundations-fight-against-breast-cervical-cancers-with-vehicle/

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 7-seater IVM G-20 Smart vehicle was purchased by the foundation at a significant discount from the vehicle manufacturing firm.
Speaking at the handover ceremony in Nnewi on Wednesday, the Chief Executive Officer of Innoson, Mr Innocent Chukwuma, commended the foundation’s efforts in combating breast and cervical cancers in the country.
“This type of foundation is a foundation that everyone should support because what they do is to save lives; theirs is truly service to God and humanity,” Chukwuma stated.
The chief executive officer promised to improve and sustain the company’s support to the foundation in all its activities.
Receiving the keys and documents of the vehicle, the President of the Foundation, Dr Chris Ifediora, commended Chukwuma for the gesture.
Ifediora, who was represented by the Foundation’s Legal Adviser, Mr Ononye Onyechi, expressed the willingness of the foundation to acquire more vehicles before the end of 2020.
“This, and other vehicles to come, will assist the Foundation in the task of reaching out to all Nigerians, as we spread our novel, evidence-based, Harvard-endorsed, and WHO-supported anti-breast and anti-cervical cancer messages across the country.
“The Foundation’s ‘Arm Our Youths (ArOY) Health’ Campaign encapsulates this message, and is already functional as part of the curriculum in all senior secondary schools in Anambra.
“Advanced plans are also underway to roll out the ArOY Campaign across all schools in Benue and Gombe states soon as the COVID-19 lockdown are fully eased in Nigeria,” he disclosed.
The president said all senior secondary schools in the country were expected to benefit from the ArOY Campaign before the end of 2025.
He stated that in addition to Innoson Group, the Foundation was also partnering with the National Youth Service Corps, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Nollywood and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Ifediora further said his organisation was partnering with other reputable Nigerian and international institutions in Australia, Canada, and the United States of America.
Highlight of the event was the presentation of the OCI Foundation’s branded face masks to Innoson Group in appreciation of their gesture. (NAN)

The OCI Foundation, an international charity organization that operates in Nigeria and Nigeria for the promotion of health, education, and social welfare, has had a massive boost, with the Foundation receiving a car gift from the “Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)” Nigeria Limited.

The Innoson Group is an official partner of the OCI Foundation's Arm Our Youths (ArOY) Health Campaign, a Harvard-endorsed, WHO-endorsed, health promotion initiative designed to introduce anti-breast and anti-cervical teachings into the regular academic curriculum of all Nigerian secondary schools. The program is already fully functional in aoll the senior secondary schools in Anambra State (from September 2019), and was set to commence in Benue State in May 2020, had it not been for the COVID-19 lockdown. All Nigerian senior secondary schools are set to benefit from the program by 2025.

Other partners of the OCI Foundation's ArOY Campaign include the NYSC, Nollywood Nigeria (Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke is the Foundation's official Ambassador) and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, among others. They are also working with the First Lady of Benue State, Dr Eunice Ortom, among other top Nigerians and international partners.

An official handover of the vehicle will be held on Tuesday, June the 30th, 2020, by Chief Innocent Chuwuma, the Chairman and CEO of the Innosn Group.

Source: https://ocifoundation.org/innoson-motors-supports-the-oci-foundation-with-a-vehicle/.

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