UK NHS 70 CELEBRATIONS AND AWARDS NIGHT 2019 ORGANISERS RECEIVES APPLAUD FROM PRIME MINISTER

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Ife Adewole

The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Theresa May has congratulated the organisers of the recently concluded UK NHS 70 Celebrations and Awards Night 2019.

In the letter written to the organisers, May congratulates the healthcare professionals of Nigerian origin. She said, ““I am honoured to send a message for the Nigerian Healthcare Professionals UK NHS 70 Celebrations and Awards Night 2019.

As we celebrate the many achievements of the NHS over the last 70 years, these awards are an excellent opportunity to recognise the dedication of outstanding healthcare professionals of Nigerian origin. Your contribution has had an important influence on our vital healthcare system, helping to shape the NHS and the diversity of its workforce.

May l take this opportunity to congratulate all winners and nominees and send my best wishes for a successful and enjoyable event.”

The award ceremony was held on Saturday 23rd March 2019, at Grange City Hotel, 8-14 Cooper Row, London EC3N 2BQ about 5.00pm

Some of the Awardees

It was organized to celebrate Nigerians whose organisations/businesses have created opportunities of work for the society in general and Nigerians in particular within the health and social care services.

The prestigious awards evening features the celebration of 207 shortlisted finalists and the unveiling of 70 Most Outstanding Healthcare Professionals in the NHS.

The citation and biographies of the nominees who were screened by an independent panel of judges assembled by the organisers adorned the souvenir event brochure.

The outcome of the highly competitive process is the result of a record breaking gathering of NHS healthcare professionals of Nigerian origin ever gathered under one roof.

With over 10,000 Nigerian workforce in the NHS, it is indeed an achievement for these individuals to have emerged from the various disciplines in the healthcare sector.

The powerful list of 70 outstanding professionals consists of individuals who have distinguished themselves with significant contributions. Some of the winners have broken new grounds as pioneers, innovators and geniuses who have contributed to the advancement in healthcare practice in different fields.

Below is the list of the 70 Most Outstanding Healthcare Professionals in the UK 2019.

  1. Professor Rotimi Ayodele Kayode JAIYESIMI MBBS, FWACS, FRSPH, FRCOG, MBA, LLM
  2. Professor Oluwafemi Oyebode
  3. Professor Dilichukwu Okeoma Anumba
  4. Prof. Kelechi Nnoaham
  5. Dr I C Okocha MB, BS; Ph.D; FRCPsych 
  6. Dr Olatokunbo Sangowawa
  7. Dr Leroy Edozien
  8. Dr Olu Obaro
  9. Dr Ngozi Olatokunbo Uduku
  10. Dr Olaleye Oginni
  11. Dr Sylvia Kama-Kieghe
  12. Dr Austin Ugwumadu
  13. Professor Aliko Baba Ahmed
  14. Dr O A ODUTOLA MBBS, MRCOG, MRCGP
  15. Dr Peter Ozua MBBS, FRCPath
  16. Dr Gabriel Ivbijaro
  17. Professor Adewale Adebajo
  18. Dr Ifeanyichukwu Ogbonnaya Okike
  19. Dr Adeyemi Coker
  20. Dr Wale Toyebi
  21. Dr Adewale James Alegbeleye
  22. Dr Titilola Banjoko
  23. Dr Modupe Ejide
  24. Rosaline Sanni Ajose
  25. Oluwakemi Ologbon Ori
  26. Felicia Kwaku
  27. Olayinka Bajomo
  28. Adedapo Odunela
  29. Yemisi Adegbile
  30. Elizabeth Ekanem
  31. Lydia Olorunniwo
  32. Olukemi Ajamufua
  33. Dr Lola Iyabode Oni OBE
  34. Titilayo Haastrup
  35. Lola Soloye
  36. Dr Anthony Owa
  37. Prof Uduak Archibong
  38. Ayodele Obaro
  39. Juliet Okpara
  40. Kafeelat Adekunle
  41. Yemisi Osho
  42. Eunice Adeshokan
  43. Labake Elizabeth Akintunde
  44. Theophilus Idowu Bello
  45. Ayo Adebamowo
  46. Professor Francis Fatoye
  47. Dr Orode Aniejurengho
  48. Dr Malvis Humphrey
  49. Foluke Ajayi
  50. Adeboye Ifederu
  51. Opeoluwa Olubode
  52. Mr Ebenezer Boye Eniwumide
  53. Adebola Aroboto
  54. ADEOLA FILANI
  55. Dr Gloria Olubusola Rowland
  56. Elsie Uwegba-Obatarhe
  57. Chima Olugh
  58. Oluwatoyin Asaaju
  59. Olivia Rufai
  60. Oluwakemi Olushola
  61. Sylvia Ebuwa Ibie
  62. Oyebanji Adewumi
  63. Oluwakemi Oduniyi
  64. Adeyemi Adedamola Williams
  65. Flora Coker
  66. Mobolaji Lewis
  67. Victor A Utti
  68. Tom Ademuwagun
  69. Dr Patrick Uwubanmwen
  70. Florence Ejemai
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