Rivers NMA honours Lulu-Briggs with its highest individual award

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Rivers State chapter, has recognised the commitment and dedication of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moni Pulo Limited, Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs, to the health and wellbeing of the most underserved across Nigerian communities with its highest individual award.

Lulu-Briggs, who is also the chairman of O. B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation, was honoured with the NMA’s Roll of Honour Award and inducted as an honorary member recently in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The NMA’s Roll of Honour Award is the highest award granted to individuals who have contributed massively to the development and advancement of health in Rivers State and the nation.

Her induction as an honorary member of the foremost medical association also attested to her collaborations with the body to give free medical care.

At the ceremony where entrepreneur, Valerie Young-Harry, represented her,  Lulu-Briggs said she was grateful for the recognition from the body as the epitome of excellence in the medical field and a longstanding collaborator with her foundation.

She disclosed NMA and Rivers State branch members have been part of the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation’s work in the health sector. Lulu-Briggs said NMA and Rivers State branch members have been worthy partners since we launched operations in September 2001, working on elder care and wellbeing. As we travelled across the state looking for vulnerable elders, our eyes were opened to the many people who lacked access to health services in our communities. We began hosting free medical missions, providing free medical treatment, including surgeries to vulnerable and neglected people.

“All of these couldn’t have happened without the diligence and commitment of our medical volunteers, who are NMA members. At each of the 38 free medical missions we have held, there have been, on average, 70 medical professionals. When we carry out health awareness campaigns, we partner medical professionals. We are indeed grateful to all of your members who have been part of our efforts to promote health and wellbeing in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3: “To ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages.”

The honouree assured the non-governmental organisation would not rest on its oars, given the many Nigerians who still need assistance.