A non-governmental organization (NGO), Clifford Kidney Foundation International has nominated the President, Maritime Reporters Association (MARAN), Mr. Godfrey Bivbere for an award.
In the same vein, Eze Chimelu, Eze ndi Igbo of Badagry, Eze Steve Sunday Etolue was also been nominated for an award for by the NGO.
Giving reasons why the traditional ruler was given the award, it said: “For the number of years he had been on the throne, he has done so much to promote the wellbeing of the community and this also keys into the foundation’s mission and vision.”
The Executive Director/Founder of the NGO, Prophet Clifford Umeh was quoted in a statement made available to Maritime Bits that Bivbere was chosen because of his contributions in giving back to the society.
He noted that “his passion, vision and personal commitment to the wellbeing of humanity keys into the visions and mission of the foundation”.
According to Umeh who is also the General Overseer, Divine Helper Deliverance Ministry, Okoafo, Badagry, they will be given the award at the upcoming Badagry Healthcare Awareness Outreach 2023 on September 24 at Badagry.
Continuing, he said: “The purpose of the healthcare awareness campaign billed to take place at Badagry is broad. We want the public to keep a date with us on that day because there will be health talk/lecture conducted by health experts. There will be free medical screening and it is like a double barrel event with the investiture of notable personalities. We want the public to know these individuals who have made so much impact within their community in particular and Nigeria in general”.
The NGO with interest in healthcare and human development has special focus on the treatment of kidney disease as well as advocacy.