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We’re Building an Army of Health Professionals for Nigeria
By Enyeribe Ejiogu
Inspiring Nigeria’s Future Medical Leaders
At just 15 years old, Miss Chinenye Onyekwelu represents the kind of student that excites education leaders like Prof Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of JAMB. The SS2 student from Anambra State has been inspired by her participation in a cancer awareness quiz competition organized by the Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation International.
The Arming Our Youths (ArOY) Health Promotion Campaign has ignited Onyekwelu’s passion for medicine. By 2026 when she takes her UTME, she aims to follow in the footsteps of her role model, Prof Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora, by studying Medicine at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Nurturing Healthcare Talent Through Scholarships
The OCI Foundation has established itself as a significant force in developing Nigeria’s healthcare workforce through:
- Academic scholarships for brilliant students from indigent families
- The Pathology Prize for outstanding medical students at UNIZIK
- Support for undergraduates across various health science disciplines
Recently, three medical graduates – Dr Goodness Chidimma Joseph, Dr Kosisochukeu Somkenechukwu Orizu, and Dr Jennifer Ikechukwu Maduka – received the “OCI Foundation Award for Excellence in Pathology.” This annual award includes both certification and cash rewards to inspire academic excellence in medical training.
The ArOY Health Promotion Campaign
Recognizing the importance of early inspiration, OCI Foundation launched the innovative Arming Our Youths (ArOY) program which focuses on:
- Health awareness education, particularly about breast and cervical cancers
- Annual quiz competitions involving hundreds of secondary schools
- Integration into Anambra State’s secondary school curriculum
The 2025 edition saw participation from 265 public senior secondary schools across Anambra’s six educational zones. The grand finale was won by Nzube David Okeke Daniel from Community High School, Nawfija.
National Expansion and Recognition
The program’s success has gained international recognition, with Harvard University endorsing it as an “effective anti-cancer awareness programme.” OCI Foundation has:
- Successfully sponsored a bill passed by the National Assembly to make ArOY a national campaign
- Expanded operations to Australia and the United Kingdom
- Developed partnerships with educational institutions across Nigeria
As Prof Ifediora explains: “Through OCI Foundation, we’re building, mobilizing, training and equipping a new army of healthcare professionals with knowledge and skills that will enable them contribute to changing the narrative in Nigeria’s health sector.”
The foundation continues to work with local champions like Dr Njide Ezeonyejiaku and Lady Joy Ulasi to spread health awareness at the grassroots level in Anambra State and beyond.
This article is based on original reporting by Nigeria Time News. Read the full story here.
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