The Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation Debate Competition, for secondary schools in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Council Hall, was a resounding success. The event showcased the exceptional debating skills and intellectual prowess of students from various secondary schools within the LGA. The competition aimed to promote critical thinking, public speaking, and research skills among secondary school students across Edo State.The participating Schools were Idogbo Grammar School, St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School, Army Day Secondary school, Harvard Educational Center of Excellence and Niger College.Debate Format: The competition was characterised by engaging & well-researched arguments with eloquent rebuttals and delivery. The students demonstrated a deep understanding of the debate topic, and the audience was highly engaged throughout the event.The keenly contested event saw Harvard Educational Center of Excellence emerged 1st position with a score average of 84.2%, while St. Maria Gorretti and Niger College clinched 2nd and 3rd positions with at 80.3%, and at 74.4%. UHUMWONDE LGAThe scenario was not different at Ehor for the debate competition in Uhunmwonde LGA, with four schools battling it out for supremacy in presentation. Among the contestants were students from Ehor Grammar School, Igieduma Grammar School, St. Michael, College and Umagbae Secondary School. St. Michael College emerge 1st position, while Umagbae Secondary school and Igieduma Grammar school took the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.In separate remarks, the Director General of the Foundation, Dr. Osahon Enabulele congratulated the students and reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to improving education and equipping youths with leadership and critical thinking skills is essential for all-round development.
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.
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 Foundation Launched: A Call for Leadership Transformation in Nigeria
In his opening remarks, Dr. Osahon Enabulele emphasized that Nigeria’s current state demands proactive engagement rather than passive complaints. He stated that the Foundation’s establishment marks a transformative step towards improving leadership standards, enhancing service delivery, and promoting universal access to quality healthcare, education, and societal opportunities. “This initiative is not just a personal pursuit,” Dr. Enabulele explained. “It represents a collective mission that welcomes collaboration from well-meaning individuals committed to addressing Nigeria’s challenges, including healthcare access and quality education.” He further outlined the Foundation’s goals, which include empowering vulnerable groups, mentoring future leaders, and ensuring that communities benefit from targeted programs aimed at social and economic upliftment. Former Director General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Prof. Tonnie Iredia, raised critical concerns regarding electoral integrity. He called for an impartial electoral commission to address systemic flaws, suggesting that all general elections be conducted on the same day to enhance efficiency and transparency. Drawing comparisons with electoral successes in Ghana and South Africa, Prof. Iredia advocated for modernizing Nigeria’s electoral framework. He stressed the importance of resolving election disputes before candidates assume office to prevent governance crises. Highlighting the contradiction in allowing politically affiliated individuals to serve as electoral commissioners, he remarked, “Our constitution clearly states that those with partisan affiliations should not hold such positions, yet this remains a recurring issue. To ensure credible elections, we must establish a well-managed and transparent system that involves collective oversight.”Prof. Iredia warned that a flawed electoral process could undermine the legitimacy of winning candidates even before the elections take place, reinforcing the urgency of electoral reforms. Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae urged Nigerians to embrace homegrown solutions to national issues, stressing that the country’s diversity should be seen as a strength rather than a weakness. He noted that while leadership problems are not unique to Nigeria, tackling them requires tailored approaches and active citizen participation.Expressing optimism about the country’s future, Prof. Osaghae emphasized that with the right leadership and public engagement, Nigeria can reach its full potential. In his lead presentation, Prof. Friday Okonofua, a distinguished Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, discussed the need to achieve citizens’ health rights and universal health coverage. During a panel discussion moderated by former Edo State Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Osaghae Obayuwana, speakers encouraged Nigerians to remain hopeful about the country’s future. They emphasized that positive change is possible through collective action and a commitment to better governance. The launch of the Dr. Osahon Enabulele Foundation marks a significant step toward addressing Nigeria’s leadership crisis. By fostering collaboration, promoting accountability, and advocating for key reforms, the initiative aims to create a society where equitable opportunities and good governance thrive.
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.