Akiin Shuga Inspires With New Song, ‘I Can Walk’
Popular leader of the music band, Shuga, Akiin Shuga, and music producer, Cobhams Asuquo, are out with an inspiring hit single titled, ‘I Can Walk’, dedicated to survivors of the polio disease. Inspire Akiin says “I Can Walk” is a song of hope and is dedicated to polio survivors and anyone who has been scarred […]
Nigerian Humanitarian, Emeka Offor’s Efforts to Eradicate Polio in Nigeria
Nigerian Philanthropist and the Executive Vice Chairman of the Chrome Group, a Nigerian oil and gas conglomerate, Emeka Offor has given a sum of $1 million to Rotary’s PolioPlus program, supporting global efforts in eradicating the dreaded disease. Sir Emeka Offor’s personal commitment to the eradication effort of polio is close to home as he is […]
Bill Gates Re-Affirms Commitment to Polio Eradication in Nigeria
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates met with Nigerian officials on Monday in Abuja to discuss progress made on the ambition for absolute eradication of polio in Nigeria by mid-decade. He met with President Goodluck Jonathan, members of the House of Representatives, Aliko Dangote and other stakeholders, discussing how to deliver Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) to every […]
$100 million for Polio Eradication, Bloomberg’s Donation To Benefit Nigeria
Billionaire and Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, has announced a donation of $100 million for polio eradication, through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). The donation would benefit Nigeria, as one of the countries where people are still infected with the disease. The GPEI has a six year plan to eradicate polio, and billionaire, Bill […]