On March 25, 2025, a delegation from the Rotaract Club paid a courtesy visit to the Director General (DG) of the Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation (DOEF). Dr. Osahonh Enabulele. The visit was to solicit support towards targeted activities of the Club and explore areas of possible collaboration. Rotaract Club, UNIBEN is an organization of young students and leaders, dedicated to community service and humanitarian service to citizens, The Rotaract Club delegation was led by its President, Rtr. Woghiren Jael and accompanied by other Executive officers. Delivering an address, the Rotaract President reeled out achievements made by the club in the past, including the donation of ten (10) wheelchairs to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, provision of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs), conduct of free medical checks for members of the public, amongst others. to people. He noted that the visit was to seek support towards the planned medical outreach for students of the University of Benin, scheduled to commence in April 2025, as well as forge mutual synergy with the Foundation. In his remark, the Past President of the World Medical Association (WMA), Dr. Osahon Enabulele, applauded the enthusiasm of the students towards giving back to the Society and urged them to sustain the tempo of rendering humanitarian service to the society. The DG affirmed that the planned medical outreach is a strategic priority area for the Foundation and aligns with DOEF’s vision of promoting quality healthcare and human capital development that translates to better health outcomes for Nigerians. Furthermore, he assured the club of the Foundation’s support to initiatives that promote access to social opportunities and improve the quality of life of Nigerians, irrespective of their background. To advance the Foundation’s ideals, the Director General informed the delegation of the planned rollout of the Leadership Development programme, as well as the School-based campaign/competition for secondary schools across the Edo. Overall, Dr. Osahon Enabulele declared that the Foundation is open to multi-sectoral engagement and approaches that would catalyze progressive social change as well as entrench good governance and leadership excellence in society. During a vote of thanks, the President-elect of Rotaract Club, UNIBEN, Rtr Kelvin Ebube, expressed gratitude to the Director General for the warm hospitality accorded to members and for taking the time to discuss possible areas of collaboration and support for the club. He highlighted the club’s commitment to working closely with the Foundation as its members look forward to actively participating in DOEF’s programs/activities. The delegation was warmly received by the Director General of DOEF, alongside other Foundation members, include Media Coordinator Christopher Ojeikere, Lead, Leadership & Governance Thrust, Comrade Frank Ehiosun and Celestine Anetekhai, and Dr. Eferakaya Adego.
DR. OSAHON ENABULELE FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE SKILL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Director General of the Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation (DOEF) has reaffirmed the Foundation’s support towards skill-building, manpower and entrepreneurial development of youths in Nigeria. He made this declaration at the public presentation of an art portrait designed by Emmanuel Ehizele- a 500L medical student at the University of Benin and current Director of Welfare, University of Benin Medical Students Association, UBEMSA. The unique art portrait was made from locally sourced materials charcoal and embedded in glass. According to the student cum art designer, the presentation was to appreciate the giant strides of Dr. Osahon Enabulele, including being a phenomenal icon in the advancement of the medical profession in Nigeria. Describing the Director General as a super role model and an inspiration to medical students and professionals, not only in Nigeria but globally, Mr. Emmanuel Ehizele asserted that he was motivated by the innumerable contributions of the global medical icon. In a remark, the Past President of the World Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, charged youth especially medical students to put their skills and diverse talents into productive use, while aiming to excel in their medical training and career. The DG reassured that the Dr Osahon Enabulele Foundation will support initiatives that promote skill acquisition and development, value addition, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment and other social opportunities.
