Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation is founded on the bases of interest to serve. The leadership Trustees Board comprises seasoned professionals and reputable individual driven by a heart of service. They represent the nonprofit, private, religious,and public health sector workers who have years of experience in project management,advocacy, communications, counselling, finance, public health, social works, international humanitarian services and community development..
DR OKEZIE NDUDIM
Hails from Umuahia South Local Government in Abia State, Nigeria. He is a graduate of MBBS, from the University of Benin. He is a General/Family Medicine Consultant with over thirty years of experience in the medical field. He has headed various medical institutions: including Chief Medical Officer in Family Medicine, Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, and Ebonyi State, and has devoted his career to serving humanity.
He is an Associate Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and the West African College Of Physicians. He has participated in various health solution programs and research to ameliorate diseases in tropical Africa. Presently, he is the Principal Medical Officer, Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, and Dr. Okezieis the Chairman Board of Trustees of Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation.
DR. DANIEL U.S. ONYETULEM
Attended Methodist Primary School in Kano and the prestigious St. Thomas Senior Secondary School, Kano. He holds MBBS from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and a degree in Occupational Health and Safety Managementfrom the British Safety Council, United Kingdom and University of Turin, Italy.
He did MPH programme at Federal University of Technology Owerri. He has Certificate in Economic Evaluation in Global Health (EEGH), Leadership & Management in Health (LMIH) both from University of Washington. Obtained MBA from Enugu State University of Technology Business School and several certificate programmes from Johns Hopkins University, United States of America. A Fellow of Institute of Health Insurance & Managed Care of Nigeria and Member of board of Fellow of the Institute. A vibrant member of ABU Alumni Rivers State Branch, member, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Association of General & Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN), American Heart Association (AHA), American Society of Occupational Health Physicians, A pioneer member of American Society of Improved Diagnosis/Diagnostic Errors in Medicine.
He is a volunteer to various NGO’s, a recipient of several Awards of Excellence and a Life Member of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International. As a “Peace Ambassador” he has participated and Spoken in several International Conferences. He has worked with Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, the University of Port Harcourt for several years, and a member of F-Duos Group. He heads the board of F-DUOS Group and a Principal Trustee of Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation an NGO.He was the Medical Regional Manager (South/East) Expatcarehealth International Ltd from where he joined the services of Century Medicaid Services Limited in April 2013 as the Managing Director.
DR INNOCENT VAKKAI
hails from JouroYinuin Ardokola Local Government Area of Taraba State. He holds aBachelor of Medicine and Surgery(MB,BS) from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and has a certificate in Strategic health Planning from John Hopksins University (USA).
He worked as a Surgical Medical officer at Federal Medical Centre Azare. Abd later worked in the Department of Community Medicine,Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Through the Tripartite agreement for Africa, Pacific and Carribean Co-operation. He was the Head of Nigeria Delegation to Belize Central America in 2004 to 2006 Biannum.While in Belize Central America he worked at the Karl HuesnerMemmorialHospital, Belize City and Western Regional Hospital Blemopan.
Dr.Vakkai has used his various position to pioneer humanitarian services especially in community health. He was appointed a Consultant Public Health Physician and state Epidemiologist in the Taraba State Ministry of health in 2010
In 2012 he was the Chairman Taraba State Implementation Team for Strengthening the Integrated delivery of HIV/ AIDS services (SIDHASS), a United State Agency For international Development (USAID) project.
He has received many awards including Award of the Fellow of National Postgraduate Medical College of Public Health (FMCPH). He is a Member of Nigeria Medical Association NMA, Medical and Dental consultant Association and so many other medical professional bodies.He was also a surveillance with Pan America Health organization PAHO.
He was appointed Honorable Commissioner for Health in November, 2015.Dr. Vakkai is passionate about having a wider spread of rural health service through Stevenson Holistic care Foundation.
MRS LOIS O. STEVEN
Is a Co-founder of Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation (NGO). Mrs. Lois holds Bsc. from Bayero University Kano; she is a safety professional who has worked in various public and private organizations including; Unickon Pharmaceutical, Kano State government, Imo State University, and Stella Maris College Port Harcourt. She uses her position to impact generously public health services.
Yearly, she has been part of the Medical Mission Team involved in rendering health and welfare outreaches through the Odenkwume Renaissance Forum, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) whose activities have assuaged disease conditions. With her passion and commitment to this program, thousands of lives have been affected. Part of her passion is to reach the less privileged and the unreached in Society.
Her excellence, compassionate heart and love for humanitarian services has also been demonstrated in week long Medical Missions in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa-Ibom State, a programme sponsored by one of the Multi-National for its host community.
(Hon. Ned) John Nwannedi Korie (MNIM)
Is a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
He is an International/public speaker, Educator, Perspective writer, I.T specialist. He is a Chartered Manager with specialist in handling organization’s projects (concepts) development, marketing, negotiations, interrelationships and interfacing. He worked in different organizations at administrative and managerial positions before he became the Cooperate Regional Manager, Southwest at Century Medicaid, (a health maintenance organization), the CEO of NedGab Synergy Limited. (A management Consulting Firm).
A co-founder and Member of Board of Director/Chief Operations Officer at Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation. He is the Founder/CEO of Renaissance Projects, an NGO that basically engage in Community Services, leadership/Human capacity development, public/youth reorientation, cultural development and Social Works. He partners with government departments, Socio-economic groups and other NGOs to drive Youth Empowerment, human capital development, quality life, and better economy advocacy.
He is a researcher and public affairs analyst who has reviewed and presented numerous public speeches and writings in social development, education, society reorientation, effective and responsible leadership.
DR.HEPHZIBAH SUOBO
Is a professional (CSP), Human Capacity Development consultant, minister, motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur and global business advisor. He bagged an honorary master’s degree on Youth Work and Development, and a Doctorate in Christian Education from Los Angeles Development Institute, California, USA 2015. He is a certified speaker in the Bill b.Gove Workshop in USA, and certified by the Association of Public Speakers of Nigeria (ACPSN). President and Founder of World Affirmative Action Awards (WAFAA International Affiliated with UN Department for Social Affairs). A gender and women development advocate certified by the International Council of Women(ICW) 2004. He is the Chief Insight Officer (CIO) Fifteen Point Three Ltd. President, Hephzibah Leading Leaders Organization (HELLO International), a Member of the Maryland Writers Association (MWA),
He studied Banking and Finance in Universityof Port Harcourt, Nigeria.1994- 1998 and Christversity Word Institute 1999; He has been an itinerary minister since 2001 andhave taught in several inter-denominational platforms, like The Global Impact Seminar (2003) in South-South Nigeria on leadership and stewardship. He is the initiator of Rich Student Poor Student Seminar( 2012 ) targeting 41 million students currently in schools.
His passion for youth development got him an invitation from the government to represent Nigeria in the Youth and Civil Society Forum of the EU-AU Central African Sub Regional Consultative Forum In Yaounde Cameron in view ofCommon Wealth Head of Government Summit,Lisbon, Portugal, 2007.
His experience in work place spans across executive and legislative government portfolios and adhoc committees in the State of Bayelsa in Nigeria 2007/2013. He is associated with theYouth Employment Summit YES 2004-2012; a bi-annual youth program of Bill Clinton Global Initiative. He is an accomplished Author,a Motivational speaker. He love for humanitarian services drew him into partnership with Stevenson Holistic care Foundation, and his services are impactful.
She is presently the chief optometrist at Morning star Eye Clinic, Port Harcourt. She has used her skills, with open mindedness to work in the eye section through the provision of eye glasses to and other forms of eye care to mostly the aged during the free medical events of Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation.
DR.ODINAKACHI NWAUGO NWAONONIWU
is a Doctor of Optometry from Abia State University, Uturu. She is from Bende Local Government and has practiced for so many years as a dedicated and experienced optometrist. She has worked as optometrist at Unique Eye Centre, Lagos; Niger Optical, Mayfair Eye Clinic, Lifeline Eye Clinic Optical Services, all in Port Harcourt.
She is presently the chief optometrist at Morningstar Eye Clinic, Port Harcourt. She has used her skills, with open mindedness to work in the eye section through the provision of eye glasses to and other forms of eye care to mostly the aged during the free medical events of Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation.
HONORABLE DR.EDWARD ONYEMAECHI IHEJIRIKA
Is from Ikeduru LGA of IMO State. He graduated with MBBS at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. He holds Masters in International Health Policy and Management from Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Boston-USA, studied epidemiology from Harvard University School of Public Health.
He is the founder of Medstar Constellation limited a healthcare, development practice and general services firm and founded Development Exchange Advancement Network (DEAN) and NGO. He is a member of the research Conference team working on Non-Communicable Disease at the Global Health Council in New York to set Global Health Agenda with focus on social policy and sustainable international development issues.
He is an international facilitator of workshops and conferences, at Harvard he facilitated conference on ‘Pregnancy Intentions of HIV Infected Women’. He has received many awards and served many public offices including: Honorable Commissioner Imo State, Chairman Committee on IMO State Government reforms in civil service, chairman Taskforce committee on Health Policy; Special Adviser to Governor of Imo State on Health Matters and Chairman Task force on Health Management Concession Policy. He has used his position to champion issues of public welfare,Immunization and rural health support plan for affordable care.
His Royal Highness Eze, Iwuoha Augustine Ifeanyichukwu Nnanna Korie, The Nkume 11 of Odenkwume Autonomous community:
Is an Experienced Operations, Health and Safety Management Consultant with over 25 years’ experience in Oil & Gas industries. Professionally,he is equipped with broad skills and competencies from various reputable Organizations. He holds masters in Business Administration,Industrial/Labour Relations, and Crime Management.
He is an erudite Leader with quantum experience in various works of life. He uses his managerial skill to promote sustainable social/community based development projects.He worked in Bendel Clinic, SHELL Petroleum Development Company, Overseas Technical Services and Baker Energy/Engineering Company.
He is a tested technocrat and a Guest lecturer to many institutes. He is professionally affiliated to many organizations across the globe. He is currently an Alumnus of Project Management College; British Safety Council; International Institute of Risk & Safety Management, United Kingdom; London School of Economics & Political Science; Conflict Management & Leadership Training Institute, Canada; PULSE Institute; American Society of Safety Engineers, USA; Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals; Nigerian Institute of Industrial Security, Mediation Training Institute Nigeria and Nigerian Institute of Management.
He is a Social and Community advocate, an active participant in Community-Based Projects. He has led the way and supervised the Community health project of Stevenson Holistic care foundation.As a board member, his dream is to help achieve affordable massive/community health and welfare to the benefit of more African communities.
DR. AKUNAEZIRI TOCHUKWU
has MBBS from Madonna University, Elele, and has worked as medical officer to various private and public health institution in Nigeria among which are Imo State University Teaching, Gene Children’s Clinic and Ejigbo General Hospital. He has a burning passion for Children’s health and welfare. His year of experience has equipped him with good patient service skills and profound dedication to duties towards improving the total health status of humanity. He is a member of the Board of Trustee at Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation.
DOCTOR EYO EFFIONG EKPE; MBBS, FWACS, FMCS, FACS
Is a graduate of Medicine and Surgery (MB, BS) from The Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He hails from NsukaraOffot in Uyo Local Government Area of AkwaIbom State.
He has served in various capacities in public health and medical services. And has been a senior lecturer/chief consultant, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu cardiothoracic surgeon department, and Head, Department of Surgery in the university of uyo.
He has received many awards and professional certificates including award for Basic and Advanced Life Support Course for Health Care Professionals; Community Surgeon Travel Award of the American College of Surgeons. Annual clinical congress award, San Francisco, California ‘Caesar’ Award of the Archives, Ibadan and so many others.
He is a fellow and associate of many medical professional bodies including: Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.) member Faculty of Clinical Sciences Academic Board; Member, University of Uyo Research and Development Committee.
Dr. Ekpe is currently, a Senior Lecturer and Chief Consultant in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. A great researcher who has thesis, dissertations and articles in both local and international biomedical journals.
Consistently for over four years, he has been part of research/medical team leader and team player in yearly free medical/surgical outreaches (sponsored by NkaImaDditoNsitAtai in North America) in NsitAtai LGA and other medical outreaches in various African communities.
EVANGELIST AZUBUIKE AMADI
is from Ikwerre local Government in Rivers State,Nigeria. He holds B.Sc. in Accountancy from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, PortHarcourt and MBA from the same university. He has Theological certificates in international ministries and also a member of FOLSOM, California. He is a specialist in faith and prophetic ministration. He is God’s Shepherd, and Senior Pastor of Grace Assembly International, Port Harcourt.
UMUDE JORNSEN FLORENCE EMUVOKE
Hails from Delta State Nigeria. She graduated from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo State Bachelor degree in Medical Laboratories Sciences. She started her career as a Medical Laboratory Science Interns in Federal Medical Centre, Bayelsa State about eight years ago. Since then she has risen to the position of manager at Steward Express Nigeria Limited. As a board member of the Foundation, she uses her wealth of experience in disease diagnoses at all events of Stevenson Care Foundation.
PASTOR DAVID LAWRENCE
Hails from Ogbomosho-South in Oyo State, Nigeria. He is an ordained Preacher of the Gospel with reputable voice that daily wins souls for Christ. He holds a Bachelor in Theology from the Word of Life Bible Institute and a Diploma in Divinity from the same Institute. Dave is a seasoned missionary with years of experience in caring for human spiritual and physical well-being. He is a lover of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a devoted Christian. He works tirelessly as a board member for the realization of the objectives of the foundation.
OSUEKE SAMUEL CHIBUIKE
Chibuike Samuel Osueke hails from Umuko in Alike Obowo LGA, Imo State; he attended Triumph nursery & Primary School Gandu Albasa Kano and had his secondary education at Genesis Educational Centre Atta, Ikeduru L.G. A, Imo State.He further did career trainings and acquired certificates: such as gender equality, preventive healthcare etc. He holds a Diploma Certificate in Personal Survival techniques, Certificate in Elementary First Aid Training Certificate in Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities, Certificate in Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, certificate in Training Safety and Environmental Technique, Certificate in Health Safety and Environment.
He is a Professional Defensive Driver with Certificate in Basic Concept of Information Technology. He has served in several capacities in different positions in various Organizations and received awards such as: world affirmative action awards (wafaa) safety/national logistics award. He is an officer unickon hospital ltd. Hospital logistics manager and sales representative, dutch nigeria ltd. He is a board member of Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation
MRS THERESA ANURUNKEM GARUBA
Head Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation, USA Office.
MR. GBUJIE DANIEL CHIDUBEM
Team Member, Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation, USA Office.
Dr. Gbujie Daniel Chidubem hails from Akabor, Ahiazu-Mbaise in the Southeastern part of Nigeria, he is a global health consultant from the Southern New Hampshire University.
This young man made history in 2016 by being the first African to represent the World Medical Association at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) (COP 22) was held in Marrakech, Morocco.
He founded a US youth-based group called Team54Project International ( team54project.org )in 2017, which promotes localized climate solutions to addressing climate crises in over 100 countries and holds the view.
He has been an inspirational figure across the globe for many young Africans especially west African, people of color in diaspora & Non-Africans and he emerged as one of young African pacesetter for 2022 a honored given to him at the United Nations during the Africa day celebrations on 25th of May 2022 and in April 2022 the a New York Chapter of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) the oldest and biggest US based organization advocating for people of colored,gave him the 2022 Award in the Environment and Climate Justice category.
Gbujie has helped to mobilize over 90 global and national climate training workshops and summit which tens of thousands have attended over the last 3 years, he has donated hundreds of books and writing materials in the last 3 years for kids and adults to read when they accompany their parents to the Nigerians embassy in New York.
He was a fellow with prestigious Cornell University New York in 2019 where he co-authored a book with leading academic minds in the University on tree planting in the Urban region. He loves creating ideas and concepts that address the challenge of establishing sustainable development goals (SDG), this led him to create an innovative tech idea that can prompt people on the emergence of extreme weather and informs them through a phone the health impact of exposure, the idea is called SpaceClime, it won the United Nation Office of outer space affairs award in October 2019 as a great concept.
He was featured as an African social innovator by ForbesChina Magazine in March 2021, for this idea on an application (SpaceClime)and was nominated for the MALA award on climate innovation in December 2021 by Africans in diaspora.
Gbujie Was among the 500 Outstanding global youth leaders invited by H.E. Antonio Gutierrez, the UN Secretary-General to attend the 2019 UN Youth Forum, and to speak at the UN General Assembly on the impacts of climate change on young people at the side event in 2019.
Gbujie remains focused on how SDGs and how best to connect his medical education, climate change, public health advocacy program, and youth leadership.
He along with young Africans in diaspora were instrumental to much of education and evacuation of Africans who were stranded in the USA during the early months of the pandemic, by volunteering along with youths to provide health promotional campaigns and social support for Africans in the US and worked with a coalition chaired by H.E Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the Ex-African Union Ambassador to the USA to provide palliative package, foodstuff, and social support to Africans back on the continent.
ONYETULEM, ESOMCHI RITA
COUNTRY DIRECTOR, STEVENSON HOLISTIC CARE FOUNDATION
Was born on the 29th day of November 1985 into a Christian family of five in Kano State, but an indigene of Imo State, Nigeria. She attended the prestigious ECWA Baba Alhamdu Secondary School in Kano State immediately after she finished her primary Education at Triumph Nursery and Primary School, Kano. She has obtained the Nigerian Certificate of Education in Home Economics from the Federal College of Education, Zaria. And a diploma Certificate in Computer Studies from Clockwise Computer Institute in Port Harcourt.
She holds a B.Sc. (Ed) 2-1 degree in Counseling Psychology from University of Port Harcourt. And a Masters in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Rothberg International School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
She also worked as a staff in a Christian nongovernmental Organization/Church- Fullness of Life All Grace Int’l Gospel Centre Inc. Port Harcourt, Rivers State. As an enthusiastic humanitarian; advocate of the girl child/feminist and fighter against domestic violence, she worked as a female hostel parent/guidance counselor at Charles Dale Memorial International School, Port Harcourt for three years.
She served as the administrative officer of Synergy Wellcare Medicaid Limited, a subsidiary of the F-Duos Group/Stevenson Holistic Care Foundation, a Non Governmental Organization where she has been appointed as a member of the board of Trustee and the Country Director following her successful completion of Maters in Humanitarian Service from the prestigious Rothberg International School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
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