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Healthcare: Azuka-Ify Foundation Donates Essential Prenatal Vitamins To Lagos State Govt.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:35:07 GMT

A US based charity organization, “Azuka and Ify Foundation”, has donated three thousand packs of multiple micronutrient supplement to the Lagos State government for onward distribution to pregnant women across the local government areas of the state.

Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Dr Victor Azuka Ubani, said each of the packs contained 180 tablets and that the gesture was a community based initiative to improve maternal health through free distribution of essential prenatal vitamins.

Dr Ubani while handing over the items to officials of the state government at a brief ceremony held at Lagos State Ministry of Health, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, said “Supporting Motherhood With Essential Nutrition”, is one of the core goals of the Foundation, disclosing that the exercise will be replicated in other states in Nigeria, particularly Delta.

“Our philanthropic and charitable donations targets 10,000 bottles of prenatal vitamins to pregnant women as we are intentionally committed to the success and development of healthcare system in our country Nigeria.

“Our appeal is for the government to provide more conducive atmosphere, environments and opportunities for development foundations, NGOs like us to contribute to the growth of the health sector and by implications Nigeria’s overall development.

“On our part, we shall continue to work with the Lagos State Government and others who encourages our participation. As a foundation, we are beckoning to other individuals and Organizations in the Diasporas to emulate this gesture, and come home to invest in Nigeria ‘s development”, Dr Ubani stated.

Flanked by his wife and co-founder of the charity organization, Dr (Mrs) Joy Ifeyinwa Ubani, the Delta State born philanthropist, expressed optimism that the purpose in which the donations were made would be fulfilled.

For her part, Dr (Mrs) Joy Ifeayinwa Ubani who is the Project Manager, explained that the choice of pregnant women for a special healthcare programme was born out of the desire of the Foundation to reduce to the barest minimum incidence of maternal mortality in the society.

“I am not just a woman and mother, I am a certified Nurse and Co-founder, Southeast Healthcare in Atlanta-USA. I know what women go through when they are pregnant. So the donation is a community service geared towards improving maternal health of our mothers and their unborn children.

“Azuka-Ify Foundation is very passionate about the welfare and wellbeing of women in our society and we will continue to collaborate with government to enhance quality healthcare for in Nigeria”, Dr Joy Ubani stated.

Receiving the items on behalf of the Lagos State Government, the Director Family Health and Nutrition, State Ministry of Health, Dr (Mrs) Oludara Folashade, thanked Azuka and Ify Foundation for donating the multiple micronutrient supplement for pregnant women in the state.

Dr Folashade said the supplement is not new in the state’s health system as its health facilities have been giving it to pregnant women until it recently ran out of stock, and commended Dr Azuka Ubani and Dr Ify Ubani for the choice of Lagos state for the programme.

She appealed for more of the supplements for the state, even as he charged other diaspora organizations to emulate the kind gesture of Azuka and Ify Foundation by supporting health care reforms and development in Nigeria.

A representative of Mrs Abike Daibiri, Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs, Dipo Odebowale, emphasized the need for Nigerians living outside the shores of the country to contribute to nation’s development and commended Azuka and Ify Foundation for all its strides and achievements in humanity and societal development.

The highpoint of the ceremony was the symbolic presentation of a pack of the of multiple micronutrient supplement to a pregnant woman sighted around the Secretariat while the programme was on.

Nation’s Building: Delta Speaker Guwor Seeks More Diaspora Participation

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 03:15:22 GMT

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has commended Nigerians in diaspora for their continued desire to contribute to Nigeria’s growth.

Rt Hon Guwor at a ceremony organized by Nigerians In Diaspora Organization Americas, NIDOA, in Atlanta Georgia, USA, called for more collaboration towards achieving a strong, stable and prosperous Nation.

In his remarks at the event put together by the Atlanta Chapter of NIDOA to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, the Speaker enjoined the people to remain committed to the development of their father land as they gathered to celebrate their connections to Nigeria.

Saying that their contributions, expertise, and resources are vital to the progress of the nation, Guwor charged Nigerians abroad to harness their collective potentials to drive socio-economic transformation in Nigeria.

The Speaker represented by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, commended the people who are from different states and tribes in Nigeria but united by heritage and the desire to contribute to the country’s growth and development.

“As we celebrate this milestone, let us reflect on our collective aspirations for a prosperous Nigeria. We must continue to work together to address our nation’s challenges and harness opportunities for growth.

“As a people, we must honour the nation’s progress, and every one of us have pivotal roles to play in promoting the nation’s interests globally”, Guwor emphasized.

He charged all to do more in fostering economic ties, cultural exchange, and knowledge transfer between Nigeria and the United States of America.

Rt Hon Guwor who is the National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, also urged Nigerians residence abroad to explore ways to invest in the country, particularly in Delta State, to boost economic growth and job creation.

The Speaker congratulated a Deltan, Dr Victor Azuka Ubani, a US based Medical Practitioner and Philanthropist who was honoured at the ceremony with the “Outstanding Citizen in Leadership Award” in recognition of his commitment and unwavering dedication for a better society.

He described the award as well deserved, maintaining that the achievement demonstrates the excellence and resilience that define Deltans.

The event held at Rendezvous Lounge, Pleasanthill, Duluth, Atlanta Georgia, saw many dignitaries with America and Nigeria dual citizenship gathered to celebrate one another and seek ways for a better Nigeria.

Yuletide: Azuka and Ify Foundation Showers Love on Over 800 Persons

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:50:39 GMT

Over 800 persons in some selected towns and villages in Nigeria benefited from the end-of-the-year humanitarian support services embarked upon by a non-governmental organization, Azuka and Ify Foundation.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the USA-based charity organization, Dr Victor Azuka Ubani said the gesture was in line with one of the core mandates of the Foundation as well as detects of Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The beneficiaries include orphanages, widows, physically challenged and the elderly.

Ify-Azuka Foundation sponsored indigent student among 16 Delsu Medical Science graduates

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:29:15 GMT

A US-based Charity Organisation, Ify and Azuka Foundation has expressed happiness that an indigent student of Medicine, Michael Obuseh, who it picked interest to see through Medical Science programme at the University is now a Medical Doctor.

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Dr Victor Azuka Ubani while reacting to the Thursday’s (1/12/2022) Swearing-in and Oath taking of Micheal Obuseh as a qualified Medical Doctor at the College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, said the successful completion of the six-year academic programme was worthy of celebration.

Dr Ubani explained that although Ify-Azuka Foundation has over ten persons on its scholarship scheme, Micheal was unique following his determination for academic excellence and dexterity towards making the Foundation proud.

The CEO said he was contacted sometime in 2016 by a relative that the young Micheal, who lost his father two weeks after his Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, was finding it difficult to continue his degree in Medicine and Surgery after his 100 level at the Delta State University, Abraka.

Dr Ubani disclosed that he picked up interest in Micheal who he never met before, called, interacted with him and offered him an all-encompassing scholarship, for which the success attained was now being celebrated.

He expressed gratitude to God for providing the Foundation with the wherewithal to see Dr Micheal Obuseh through the MBBS programme, stressing the irrevocable commitment of the Foundation to investing in the lives of future generations.

“I never knew the young man before until when I spoke with him on telephone and enrolled him into the Scholarship Scheme of our foundation. Dr Micheal Obuseh was so unique and committed to excelling in his academics. He was never distracted. Just pay his school fees, accommodation and money for feeding, and he is ok. He was ready to wear the same clothes all through the week so as not to put financial burden on you. We have to force him most times to accept money to get new clothes for himself. He was very focused and I thank God we are celebrating him today as a qualified Medical Doctor.

“I must commend two relatives, Mr Osondu Odia and Dr Isioma Okobah’s Mother who drew my attention to the challenges faced by the young man. Dr Michael Obuseh is now a great ambassador of Ify-Azuka Foundation and we are proud to celebrate him. I shall continue to acknowledge the support of my wife, Dr (Mrs) Ify Ubani who always embrace a good course whenever it arose. The case of Micheal is one of such situations,” Dr Ubani stated.

The celebrant, Dr Micheal Obuseh expressed profound gratitude to Dr Azuka Ubani and Dr (Mrs) Ify Ubani for picking up the bills of his MBBS pursuit at Delta State University and thanked God that it all ended in praise.

“I have a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Benin. MBBS (Medicine and Surgery), DELSU is my second degree. After my NYSC, the money I gathered, I used to pursue the MBBS Programme but the money got finished after my 100 level. That was when my God brought in Ify-Azuka Foundation. I can not thank God enough for bringing these people to assist me realize my dream.

“I was 17 years when my father died, two weeks after my SSCE. I am now 33 years. It has not been easy but thank God for those who had and would continue to play great roles in my life. There were 16 students that took oath today as qualified Medical Doctors. Thank God that poor Micheal is one of them. My dream is to become a Professor of Immunology and Infectious Disease. And I know it shall come to pass. I will remain appreciative to God for the intervention of Ify-Azuka Foundation in my life”, Dr Obuseh stated.

Elder brother to Micheal, Mr Francis Obuseh, and a roommate, Dr Ojo Oladotun in their reactions, described the gesture of Ify-Azuka Foundation as worthy of emulation and prayed to God to enlarge the coast of the charity organisation.

The Programme Manager, Delta State office of Ify-Azuka Foundation, Mr Augustine Eseka who witnessed the swearing-in ceremony at the main campus of the Delta State University, Abraka, congratulated Dr Micheal Obuseh for the great achievement, saying that the Foundation would continue to live up to expectations.

He wished Dr Obuseh well in his future endeavours.

Azuka-Ify Foundation intervenes as father absconds after wife died while giving birth to twins in Delta

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 03:18:52 GMT

In line with its humanitarian services, a charity organisation, “Azuka-Ify Foundation” has visited the newborn twins whose mother died after the children’s birth and whose father absconded thereafter in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State to ascertain their well-being.

Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Dr Victor Azuka Ubani, who gave the directive for immediate action, sent along the delegation gift items for the upkeep of the children, a boy and a girl, now under the care of a relative.

The items include packs of detergents, different types of body and hair lotions, assorted baby powder, food cans, children’s wipers, diapers, and clothing as well as a cash gift to the caregiver, Mrs Ngozi Agbor, an elder sister to the late mother of the twins to support her petty business.

The gift items and the cash support were handed over to Mrs Agbor by the Programme Manager, Azuka-Ify Foundation, Delta State Centre, Mr Augustine Igwe Eseka.

Ubani, an indigene of Igbodo community in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, expressed sadness over the death of the mother of the twins after their birth, even as he condemned the absconding of their father no matter the circumstances, he found himself.

The CEO said his wife, Dr (Mrs) Joy Ify Ubani and management of the foundation have taken a special interest in the twins and would from time to time direct its officials in Nigeria to visit for updates on their welfare and other development.

Dr Ubani explained that the cash support was a way of helping to grow the petty trades of the Caregiver so that proceeds from it will be used to take care of the children.

“The foundation also provided household economic strengthening stimulus package to the caregiver of the twins to enable her to boost her petty business and from the profits in turn take care of the children. This is to ensure the sustainability of the support for the twins,” he stated.

Receiving the items, Mrs Ngozi Agbor thanked the Azuka-Ify Foundation for coming to the aides of the twins and called for more support from the government, well-spirited individuals and organizations.

It will be recalled that an indigene of Edo State, Monday Orobosa, whose wife, Ruth Orobosa, died after giving birth to a set of twins through a Cesarean (CS) operation at a private clinic in Agbor, Ika South Local Government area, absconded living the infants with the sister-in-law, at the Clinic, due to his inability to settle the bill.

The sister of the deceased, Ngozi Agbor, had disclosed that the hospital bill was over Six Hundred Thousand Naira and there was nowhere to raise the amount.

“We were at the hospital for over 14-days after the kids were delivered with no money to pay the bills. The father of the kids absconded, and his phone numbers were switched off and there is no way to contact him. The kids have been surviving by the grace of God and with assistance from good-spirited individuals”.

In tears she continued, “My sister Ruth, was based in Benin with her husband, she only came to stay with me here in Agbor, so that I can be of help to her after delivery. She delivered through a Cesarean operation. When she came out of the theatre, she was fine, but all of a sudden, she started bleeding and was taken to the theatre again for another operation. This time around, when she came out, she did not say a word and then she died”.

It was however gathered that the management of the clinic later allowed the woman and the infants to go, after paying the little she can afford which was not anything close to the bill of over six hundred thousand naira.

Azuka & Ify Foundation Distribute Food Items to Needy Nigerians

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 02:25:50 GMT

ASABA/Nigeria: An America based charity organization, “Azuka and Ify Foundation” has distributed food items and other consumables to some needy in the Nigerian society.

The Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Dr Victor Azuka Ubani, said the gesture which has become an annual event, is in keeping with the spirit of the season, saying “the birth of Christ signifies love and presentation of gifts”.

The items distributed include bags of rice, cartons of beverages, detergents, toiletries and fabrics, among others. While the beneficiaries were inmates of select orphanages, physically challenged persons and widows, drawn from communities in Lagos, Delta and Anambra states as well as FCT, Abuja. The distributions of the items were done by representatives of the foundation at the various benefiting communities across the states, including Abraka, Obiaruku, Igbodo and Boji Boji in Delta State. In some of the places, the beneficiaries were brought under one roof for a get together, that featured dancing competitions, quiz, riddles and jokes, where prizes were won to commemorate the charitable initiative.

In his goodwill message, Dr Victor Ubani, who hails from Igbodo in Ika North East local government area of Delta State, said the spread across the country was in line with the policy of the non-government organization. He noted that Christmas period is a season of love and alms giving, emphasizing that the distributions of the food items and the other consumables were part of efforts by the non-governmental organization to put smiles on the faces of others. Dr Ubani stressed that Azuka and Ify Foundation strongly believe that every child should have opportunity to a good living, hence its attention on those at the orphanages. He stated that the foundation is also concerned over the welfare and wellbeing of the widows and the physically challenged in the society, promising that the foundation will always reach out to them at any given opportunity. The CEO paid glowing tributes to his wife, Dr (Mrs) Joy Ubani for her commitment towards child education, disclosing that many indigent children have been enrolled in the scholarship scheme of the foundation. Dr Ubani expressed optimism that more people would benefit from the programs of the foundation in 2021, even as he disclosed that its intervention in some communities during the Covid 19 lockdown in Nigeria was widely acknowledged and commended. He thanked the representatives of the Azuka and Ify Foundation in Nigeria for their commitment to the charity work.

Some beneficiaries who spoke commended the the Azuka and Ify Foundation for the donated items, stressing that the gesture has added value to their Christmas and New Year celebrations. “This service is just an eye opener that many people are hungry. Do u know the widows prayed and prayed for you and your family and also for us who represented you? They were so happy and started singing and dancing for us. We danced with them too”, said a representative of the foundation. The distribution exercise continues.

Azuka & Ify Foundation Donates Mattresses and Pillows to Comprehensive High School Igbodo

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 22:02:12 GMT

Azuka and Ify Foundation, a charitable organization based in the United States of America, on Friday March 24, 2017, donated some mattresses and pillows to Comprehensive High School Igbodo, in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.

In their separate remarks at the brief ceremony held at the coppers lodge which accommodates youth corps members posted to the school, Mr. Martins Mordi, the Personal Manager and Mr. Chuks Chukuyem, the Public Relation Officer of Azuka and Ify Foundation, commended Dr. Victor Azuka Ubani, the president of the Foundation, who is always working in line with the mandate of the Foundation that every child should have the opportunity to learn and go to school; hence in order for the corps members posted to the school not to be distracted from performing their duties of teaching the students effectively, donated the items to the school when he learnt that the school was in need of mattresses and pillows for their corps members. They however noted that this was not the first time that Azuka and Ify Foundation have been extending such gesture to the school. The representatives from the Foundation encouraged the corps members and the school authority to ensure that they use the items properly, and advised the corps members that in life, we don't only look after ourselves but always extend such good gestures to people around them when they get into public offices; Noting that the presentation of the items is an opportunity for them, the corps members to understand that life is all about giving.

In the same vein, Deacon Matthew Okwaje, the President General of Igbodo Development Union, stated that Comprehensive High School is a priority point for Igbodo community, “whose sons and daughters are trying to see what they can do to uplift the school in any way they could”. He recounted how Dr. Victor Azuka Ubani through his foundation donated science equipment to the school in December 2016 and in pursuance to that same zeal, has also responded to the request of assistance from the school by donating three mattresses and three pillows to the youth corpers residing at the school's Corpers Lodge.