The Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation congratulates all Muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria, Africa, and across the globe on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitri. Eid-el-Fitri is a special time that embodies faith, sacrifice, compassion, tolerance, and unity—values urgently needed in Nigeria during these challenging times. As we celebrate, let us embrace these virtues in our daily lives and foster a spirit of togetherness and empathy in our communities. Through solidarity, we can overcome difficulties and build a brighter future. Together, we can strive for a healthier and more prosperous Nigeria, ensuring access to quality healthcare, education, and opportunities for all. May this Eid bring renewed hope, countless blessings, and stronger bonds of unity worldwide. We wish everyone a joyous Sallah celebration filled with peace, love, and happiness. Dr.Osahon Enabulele.Director General, DOEF.Past President, World Medical Association.
Dr. Enabulele Pays Courtesy Visit to ITV, Expresses Gratitude for Support During Launch Colloquium
In a gracious courtesy visit held at the State Headquarters of Independent and Television (ITV), Dr. Enabulele, the leading founder of the DOE Foundation, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the management and staff of ITV for their substantial support during the launch colloquium of his foundation on January 29th. During the visit, Dr. Enabulele emphasized that the success of the event would not have been possible without the partnership from ITV and the invaluable support from Sir Chief Gabriel Osawarie Igbinedion, the founder and proprietor. “We thought we should come to thank you, to appreciate you, and to say that the level of support you gave us that day and even before it was immeasurable,” he stated. The launch colloquium, which attracted many community members and personalities, was a pivotal event aimed at fostering dialogue on pressing issues facing Nigeria. Dr. Enabulele highlighted the impressive turnout of ITV’s management, including the Managing Director and Executive Director, who were physically present at the event. This, he said, underscored the station’s commitment to social progress and community engagement. Dr. Enabulele reiterated that the foundation’s work extends far beyond a single event. “This is not a one-day initiative; we are committed to changing the narrative of our society in fundamental ways. The feedback we received from the launch was overwhelmingly positive, with many attendees impressed by the learning points presented,” he shared. He believes that the foundation has the potential to empower individuals and communities, encouraging citizens to engage actively without solely relying on government intervention. The foundation is poised to roll out various initiatives focused on leadership, governance, and social philanthropy. Dr. Enabulele announced plans for future programming, including leadership workshops aimed at youth and educational initiatives at primary and secondary levels. He affirmed their collaboration with the Ministry of Education to ensure that education is viewed as a vital pillar of society. “Education is not a scam; we need to encourage our people to pursue knowledge through proper channels,” he asserted. Looking ahead, Dr. Enabulele confirmed that preparations for the next International Summit are already underway, emphasizing that it will not be a one-day event but will span several days to maximize impact. “We want to make sure Benin resonates within the sphere of Nigeria as a hub for leadership discussions,” he added.. The visit concluded with the presentation of a plaque by Dr. Osahon Enabulele, who proudly awarded the DOE Foundation plaque of honor to the esteemed MD, Mr. Elvis Obaseki, for his explicit support in strengthening future collaboration aimed at furthering community engagement and promoting democracy and civic participation. In response, Mr. Elvis Obaseki, Managing Director at Independent and Television, expressed deep respect, admiration, and gratitude for the visit. He stated that the partnership with Dr. Enabulele’s foundation exemplifies a commitment to empowering the public with information and his significant global influence in communication. Obaseki appreciated the Foundation for the seamless execution of the event, highlighting the well-structured agenda and valuable networking opportunities that will drive economic growth in our region. The Courtesy visit to ITV was an opportunity for Dr. Enabulele to reaffirm the Foundation’s commitment to strategic initiatives aimed at empowering future generations and fostering a new vision for leadership in Nigeria.
Dr Osahon Enabulele Dazzles at Late Kate Imuetinyan Obaseki’s Funeral Colloquium
It must have been a world stage reminiscence for Dr Osahon Enabulele, as he unlocked his mental valve of medical intellectualism cum Advocacy on topical medical questions in a one man panel of delightful experience.The occasion was the funeral rite/ Colloquium of late Mrs Kate Imuetinyan Obaseki at the Marquee event centre, GRA Benin City. The world renowned medic who was obviously agitated by the saliency of the topics and conscious of the exigencies of them; foregrounded, and emphasized the dialectics of support from family and community as necessary ingredients for dealing with medical challenges; especially grave ones like: idiopathic Pulmonary fibrosis, a highly lethal medical condition that thankfully, is just as rare. He emphasized the need for information and knowledge. He urged health seeking behaviour; regular check ups on health status and so forth to forestall a disease becoming fatal before discovery. The former WMA President, obviously in his elements, as acknowledged by the session’s moderator, no less a medical icon than the world renowned Professor Okonofua, seemed to be reactivated by the question of whether Africa, and Nigeria in particular has the capacity to deal with this kind of medical challenges? Dr Osahon Enabulele translated into medical activism, decried Africa’s non performance in exercising political will and necessary commitment to deal with such emergencies . He lamented Africa’s dearth of research, and failure to take advantage of backward integration to find local panacea to health challenges, especially as most health challenges are environmentally originated. He bemoaned the paltry sum dedicated to health on our national and sub national budgets. The occasion which was a ferment of medical intellection and organic analysis of possible solutions also had medical gurus like Professor Gregory Efosa Erhabor, Prof of Medicine and Consultant Chest Physician as Guest lecturer, as well as Prof. Eruke Elizabeth Egbagbe, Consultant Physician Pulmonologist. Both were on hand to advance the frontiers of medical Science.
Dr Osahon Enabulele Honoured at B-Side Radio 2nd Anniversary
It was a night of honour for the Dr Osahon Enabulele’s family and Foundation, when B-Side Radio honoured Dr Osahon Enabulele with the prestigious: Health Care Professional of the Year award at the Vitto Lounge in Benin City. The world renowned medic had earlier been described by Adesuwa Lato, General Manager of B-side FM Radio, as a professional who has shown unusual care and empathy for health care deprived Nigerians and has always advocated for access to medicare for all citizens, in her speech. Also speaking at the occasion, ace broadcaster and Assistant General Manager of Independent Television and Radio, Pastor Sunny Duke, said, it were not possible to discuss in a single event the details of the immense contributions of Dr Osahon Enabulele to the medical profession and humanity.* Apart from the fact that he graduated from his position as Chairman of Edo State branch of Nigerian Medical Association* to becoming President of Nigerian Medical Association, President of Commonwealth* Medical Association, and later the first West African to hold the Office of President of the World Medical Association, he is also a Leadership pundit, a driver of development amongst many other attributes and strides. He further informed the audience that not resting on his oars, Dr Enabulele had again just unveiled and launched the Dr Osahon Enabulele Foundation to promote leadership excellence, access to quality education and healthcare, and progressive social development. In his response at the event, Dr Osahon Enabulele first thanked B -Side FM Radio for the award, before proceeding to dedicate the award to his family, who were represented by himself and his wife, Professor Mrs Joan Enabulele who had accompanied her husband to the colourful occasion. Continuing, Dr Osahon Enabulele would recall how he visited B-Side Radio personally and was impressed by the good work of Adesuwa Lato and the B-Side Radio staff, who were happily doing their job with rare commitment. He also used the opportunity to horn home his Advocacy for Nigerians to exploit their God given human and material resources to create development at home and even for export. Earlier, Sunny Duke had eulogized the former WMA number one of being a proud export of Edo State to the world stage and who delivered outstanding success in that process. Stating: “We are very proud of him!”. He also recalled how Dr Osahon Enabulele had once again demonstrated his being made of sterner stuff, when he was able to mobilize a huge array of different respectable and quality people of varying competencies to the Dr Osahon Enabulele Foundation’s Launch and Colloquium on the 29th of January at the Akin Deko Auditorium, Uniben, Benin City. The Doctor, who was cheered by fellow invitees every time his name was mentioned at the event , was accompanied to the event by his wife , Professor Mrs Joan Enabulele, Mr Christopher Ojeikere andMr Celestine Anetekhai.
DOEF Director General Visits Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs, Advocates Leadership and Social Reforms
On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Director General of the Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation (DOEF) and former President of the World Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu (Danmadamin of Yauri). During the meeting, Dr. Enabulele shared key insights and outcomes from the Foundation’s recent Colloquium and Launch, which took place on January 29 in Benin City, Edo State. He highlighted the discussions centered on leadership transformation and national development. Recognition for Contributions to Leadership Discourse As part of the visit, Dr. Enabulele formally presented the Honourable Minister with an Award of Recognition, acknowledging his significant contributions to advancing the national dialogue on leadership in Nigeria. Minister Commends DOEF’s Impact In his response, Dr. Sununu expressed deep appreciation for the visit and praised the Foundation for successfully organizing an impactful colloquium. He commended DOEF for its dedication to reshaping Nigeria’s leadership narrative and for its initiatives in healthcare, education, policy advocacy, social philanthropy, and welfare. Pledging his support for the Foundation’s mission, the Minister encouraged individuals and organizations to collaborate with DOEF in driving meaningful change. The visit concluded with a group photograph featuring Dr. Osahon Enabulele and Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu.
The Visit to B-Side Radio, Benin City
The Director General of the Dr Osahon Enabulele Foundation visited B-Side Radio Tuesday, 7th January. The visit which was supposed to be a routine 40-50mins visit turned out to be an exciting, unforgettable, and pleasant experience of Discovery for both guest and visitors; finally stretching into about two hours.
