On September 10th, the Nigerian Armed Forces has partnered with Empower 54 to immortalize fallen soldiers with the establishment of Nigeria’s first Armed Forces Museum in Abuja, Nigeria.
It is not just another military museum, but a National Story of Unity, Sacrifice, Counterterrorism, and the Rising Role of Women in Peace and Security that captures the joint operations — Army, Navy, and Air Force working together — to defend the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In addition, a large percentage of its profits will go to support veterans and their families.
Present at the historical signing at the Nigerian Defense Headquarters on September 10th, was the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, representatives of all the armed forces service chiefs, Rear Adm. Olusanya Bankole, Chief of Defence Civil-Military Relations, and Air Vice Marshal Olatunde, the Chief of Defence Policy and Plans.
Over I million lives impacted through doses of Albendazole deworming medication and essential prenatal vitamins in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Partners: Vitamin Angels, Federal & State governments in Nigeria and The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Over 5,000 communities impacted during countless out reach projects that provide nonperishable foods, medication, clothing and toys to underserved communities across Africa.
Empower 54 and Vitamin Angels partnered to historically donate Albendazole for 27,000 children, Vitamin A 100,000IU of 20,000 children, Vitamin A 200,000 IU for 27,000 children and Prenatal vitamins for 550 women to the Nigerian Correctional Service for pregnant prison inmates, children of inmates and children of staff.
Partners: Vitamin Angels & Nigerian Correctional Service.
Our initial visits to the highly restricted IDP camp in Bama, Borno State on June 6th and 8th, 2016, led to the discovery and joint evacuation of severely malnourished children rescued from Boko Haram on June 13th and 15th, 2016 to Maiduguri for treatment. This critical intervention sparked both national and international outcry, igniting
Our initial visits to the highly restricted IDP camp in Bama, Borno State on June 6th and 8th, 2016, led to the discovery and joint evacuation of severely malnourished children rescued from Boko Haram on June 13th and 15th, 2016 to Maiduguri for treatment. This critical intervention sparked both national and international outcry, igniting a controversial but necessary conversation that ultimately led to the restructuring of Nigeria’s approach to its nutrition crisis.
Partners: Borno State Government & the Nigerian Army
This impactful evening brought together members of the diplomatic community and survivors of insurgency for meaningful dialogue aimed at fostering sustainable rehabilitation solutions
Partners: Sheraton Hotels, Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
To raise awareness for our charitable activities in North East Nigeria helping survivors of Boko Haram insurgency, a high-level gala was held in Atlanta, Georgia during which Congressman Kwanza Hall presented Princess Modupé Ozolua an official Proclamation on the behalf of the Atlanta City Council in recognition of our humanitarian activi
To raise awareness for our charitable activities in North East Nigeria helping survivors of Boko Haram insurgency, a high-level gala was held in Atlanta, Georgia during which Congressman Kwanza Hall presented Princess Modupé Ozolua an official Proclamation on the behalf of the Atlanta City Council in recognition of our humanitarian activities for IDPs in Nigeria.
Partners: The City of Atlanta, Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, Andrew Young Foundation, Coca-Cola, Besharat Gallery, Nigerian High Commission (Atlanta), & Africa Atlanta,.
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