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RCOG AND EKITI STATE COLLABORATE TO TRAIN YOUTH AMBASSADORS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), in its global bid to reduce the burden of unplanned pregnancy, unsafe abortion and related s*xual and reproductive health challenges among adolescents and young adults, has collaborated with Ekiti Community to train youth ambassadors that would be championing the cause of young people’s s*xual and reproductive health in the state.

The RCOG was able to achieve this by sponsoring a step down programe of students -centred Sexual and Reproductive Health Training/Advocacy Workshop held at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. The advocacy workshop was organized and anchored by three trained Lead Ambassadors who were 400 level medical students from Ekiti State University College of Medicine (Isijola, Modupe; Olulana, Susan; and Irusota, Agatha).

The advocacy program had a theme tagged, "Students' peer- to-peer advocacy programme towards preventing unwanted pregnancy and elimination of unsafe abortion”. The programme was coordinated by Dr Olofinbiyi, Babatunde, the RCOG State Champion, an Associate Professor/Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Ekiti State University College of Medicine/Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. The event, first of its kind in the state, aimed at training youth ambassadors in the fight against unplanned pregnancies, unsafe abortions and related reproductive health challenges.

About one hundred and fifty (150) youth ambassadors were recruited and trained at the program. These ambassadors were student representatives from Ekiti State University College of Medicine, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital College of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences and Technology Ijero-Ekiti, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and Afe Babalola University College of Medicine and Health Sciences Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD).

The lead ambassadors, trained ambassadors, the state champion and some other key social workers present at the program resolved to open a WhatsApp platform tagged, EYPHI WORLD (Ekiti Young People Health Initiative), along with other social media platforms; for continued training, learning interaction and state activities on adolescent and young adults s*xual and reproductive health issues.

The Hon. Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Ekiti State, Dr Oyebanji Filani, was the Chief host and in attendance were the Permanent Secretary , Ekiti State Ministry of Health and Human Services, Mrs Olusola Gbenga-Igotun , the Chief Medical Director of EKSUTH, Prof Olabanji Kayode, other principal officials and senior staff of Ekiti State Ministry of Health, EKSUTH, EKSU, FUOYE, ABUAD, Ekiti College of Health Tech. Ijero, related civil society organizations and so on.

Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
(ADOLFRIC; adolfric.org.ng )

ADOLFRIC ON 2024 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY IN EKITI STATE: INVESTING IN WOMEN FOR ACCELERATED PROGRESS

In commemorating 2024 International Women's Day, the rallying cry remains clear; "Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress." Recognizing the pivotal role women play in societal advancement, it is imperative to channel resources towards their empowerment.

Investing in women's health, education, entrepreneurship and leadership fosters a more inclusive and equitable world. As beneficiaries thrive, so does the global community, unlocking untapped potentials and driving economic and social progress.

By prioritizing women's well-being, we catalyze positive change that reverberates across generations. As we celebrate achievements, let us redouble efforts, ensuring every woman has the opportunity to contribute fully to a brighter and more prosperous future for all.

Bridging gender gaps is paramount for a just society. In health, equal access to care empowers women. Education opens doors, breaking stereotypes. Sociopolitical equality ensures diverse voices shape our world. By dismantling these disparities, we build a stronger, more harmonious future where all individuals thrive irrespective of gender.

ADOLFRIC commends and appreciate the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, for walking the talk and sustaining Ekiti legacy of promoting women’s rights and empowerment in all ramifications; and also congratulates the wife of the former Governor of Ekiti State, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, on carving a monumental niche for Ekiti and Nigeria in the world women’s rights and empowerment picture.

The exceptional performance of the following political duo and their able administrative counterparts in the implementation and actualization of the various policies and programmes designed for Ekiti women’s rights and empowerment is worthy of note: Hon. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Olapeju Babafemi (and her Permanent Secretary, Mrs Omotayo Olatilu); Hon Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Dr (Mrs) Kofoworola Aderiye (and her Permanent Secretary, Dr (Mrs) Gbonjubola Olomojobi).

Investing in women for nation’s progress and survival is *Hobson’s choice!* Happy Women’s Day!!

Dr Olofinbiyi, Babatunde
CEO, Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care
(ADOLFRIC; adolfric.org.ng )

ADOLFRIC CONGRATULATES ITS DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND ENVIRONMENT, ENG OLOFINBIYI AUSTIN, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday to our extraordinary Director of Works and Environment, ADOLFRIC, Eng Olofinbiyi, Olanrewaju Austin! Your selflessness, emotional stability and intelligence have been guiding lights for us. Your skills, both professionally and academically, are awe-inspiring. Your leadership transcends beyond the realms of work, impacting us on a personal level. Your invaluable contributions have woven a tapestry of success, and we are grateful to be part of your journey.

May this special day be as remarkable as the indelible mark you have left on our hearts and the organization. Here's to a year filled with continued brilliance and growth under your exceptional guidance.

ADOLFRIC appreciates your irreplaceable roles in the ongoing construction of her one-stop Adolescent Friendly Center, wishing you more grease in your joints. Congratulations on your birthday Sir!

Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC; adolfric.org.ng

ADOLFRIC NEWS: CONGRATULATIONS TO HON BANJI ABORISADE ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS A SENIOR LEGISLATIVE AIDE:

Congratulations on your appointment as a Senior Legislative Aide to the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives! Your dedication to our community has always been evident, and this new role is a testament to your exceptional leadership style. As a very close foundation friend and community follower, I've observed how your native wisdom, unmatchable emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex issues have positively impacted our community, Moba land.

Your appointment is not only a recognition of your achievements but also a reflection of the positive change you will undoubtedly bring to our community through your new responsibilities.

To our selfless true son, brother and friend, Hon Ibrahim Olarewaju, SSA to the President, I express my heartfelt gratitude for your verifiable roles in securing this slot for our community, Moba Empire!! IBO, your unwavering commitment to our well-being in the land shines brightly. We're just privileged to have you around at this juncture.

Ibro, thank you for always fulfilling your promises!!!

Congratulations to Hon Banji Aborisade!
Congratulations to our able Peer Club of Otun-Ekiti!!
Congratulations to Moba Empire!!!
Congratulations to Ekiti State!!!!

OLOFINBIYI, BABATUNDE (Peer Club, Otun-Ekiti); CEO ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY RESEARCH INITIATIVE AND CARE (ADOLFRIC; https://adolfric.org.ng/ )

Season greetings to you and yours 🤗

EKITI STATE COLLABORATES WITH ADOLFRIC ON EXPANDED GBV PREVENTION INITIATIVE

Ekiti State Government, through the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project of the State’s Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, is collaborating with Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care (ADOLFRIC; https://adolfric.org.ng/ ) on expanded Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention initiative.

The expanded GBV prevention initiative focuses on Ekiti secondary school male students and their male teachers, sensitizing them on ways to curb Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The initiation and ex*****on of the expanded initiative was consequent upon the realization that the existing structure on advocacy, training and attention had been solely directed at girls (the major victims); with boys (the major perpetrators) relatively neglected in the prevention chain.

The advocacy program would be carried out in phases in all the 3 senatorial districts and Local Governments of the State; the first phase of the program spanned the months of July and August, 2023.

In an interview with the CEO of ADOLFRIC, Dr Babatunde Olofinbiyi, he lauded the unusual proactiveness of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and her Excellency, Dr (Mrs) Olayemi Oyebanji, in sustaining Ekiti legacy of GBV prevention. He also commended the Governor for his striking multisectoral touch and gesture of equity and equality that transcend beyond GBV and health.

The CEO also commended the exceptional performance of the political duo: Hon. Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Dr (Mrs) Kofoworola Aderiye and Hon. Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Olapeju Babafemi; and their able administrative twin sisters: Dr (Mrs) Gbonjubola Olomojobi (Permanent Secretary, Education) and Mrs Omotayo Olatilu (Permanent Secretary, Women’s Affairs), in the implementation and actualization of the various policies and programs designed for GBV prevention in the State. He also appreciated and congratulated the Hon. Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani, on the various verifiable feats recorded in health and other health-related Ministries of the State.

Ekiti State is not only walking the talk but also in the forefront in national and global struggle against the monster, GBV!

Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC; https://adolfric.org.ng/ )

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OAU, ILE-IFE HONOURS OLOFINBIYI-LED EKSU RESEARCH TEAM WITH BEST MANUSCRIPT AWARD

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences, Nigeria Journal of Health Sciences, during its Research Carnival Week, honoured an Ekiti State University-based research team with Best Manuscript Award over a five-year period (2018-2023). Out of thousands of rigorously screened accepted and published original articles from the Journal, the EKSU team’s article, “Randomized controlled trial on early versus late feeding after Caesarean section at a teaching hospital in southwest Nigeria”, emerged the best. The team was led by Dr Olofinbiyi Babatunde, a Reader in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ekiti State University College of Medicine.

The guest Lecturer at the occasion, Prof G.F. Erhabor, gave an eye-opening lecture on "Issues and Challenges in Medical Journalogy", in which he revealed the urgent contemporary need to lay less emphasis on authorship and promote team-based research.

The Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof B.A. Kolawole, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal, Prof O.O. Adewole and the entire management of OAU Ile-Ife commended and congratulated the EKSU research team for emerging the best in the country and implored the team members to keep the flag flying.

Dr Olofinbiyi Babatunde, the team lead, declared that their emergence as the best team over a five-year manuscript review was not only a bolt out of the blue but also motivating, inspiring and encouraging! He thanked the journal and the University for the rare honour and privilege.

Also present at the occasion were the Vice Chancellor of OAU, Ile-Ife, the CMD of OAUTHC, deans of faculties and some Emeritus and retired professors of the University. Awards of Excellence were also given to the three founding editors of the Journal; Emeritus Prof Akinsola, Prof Owa and Prof Arogundade.

Mr Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC; adolfric.org.ng

RCCG NEWS:

RCCG REGION 25 INAUGURATES ITS REGIONAL MEDICAL TEAM EXECUTIVE; DR OLOFINBIYI BABATUNDE TO LEAD

The pastor in-charge of RCCG Region 25 Ekiti State, Pastor Tunde Abdullahi has inaugurated an eighteen-man Regional Medical Team Executive to coordinate all issues bothering on health and medical services in all the provinces of the region. The 18-man regional medical team executive is lead by Dr Olofinbiyi Babatunde, who carries the mantle of Director of Health and Medical Services for the region. He is deputized by Dr Afolayan Tayo. While Olofinbiyi Babatunde is a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Minimal Access Surgeon at Ekiti State University College of Medicine, Dr Afolayan Tayo is a Consultant Family Physician with Ekiti State Hospitals' Management Board. Dr Olofinbiyi Babatunde is also a Parish Pastor in RCCG, Ekiti Province 5.

During the inauguration program, the PICR and the wife charged the newly inaugurated medical team executive to come up with life saving initiatives and strategic plan that would improve the quality of healthcare in Ekiti State, especially among pregnant women, babies and children.

The program was capped by a visit to the maternity center being established by the region. The leader of the team, Dr Olofinbiyi Babatunde, commended the Pastor in-Charge of the Region and his wife not only for the unusual passion they have for the health of pregnant women and children but also for backing up their vision and goals with action. Olofinbiyi assured the region that the newly inaugurated medical team executive would do its best possible to make sure that the maternity center being established becomes an excellent complement to the existing maternal and child's health structure in Ekiti State/Nigeria.

*RCCG REGION 25 EKITI MEDICAL TEAM EXECUTIVE*

1. DR OLOFINBIYI, BABATUNDE AJAYI; DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE REGION

2. DR AFOLAYAN TAYO; DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE REGION

3. MR ABE EMMANUEL KUNLE; GENERAL SECRETARY

4. MRS AROWOSEGBE TOMIKE; ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY

5. MRS OLAIYA FOLUKE; HEAD OF NURSING SERVICES

6. MR OLAOPA OYEDELE; ASSISTANT HEAD OF NURSING SERVICES

7. PHARM (MRS) OGUNDIPE MARY; HEAD OF PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES

8. PHARM (MRS) ARIYIBI, ABIOLA; ASSISTANT HEAD OF PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES

9. DR OLUGBENGA DARAMOLA; HEAD OF LABORATORY SERVICES

10. MRS BADE-GBOYEGA TAYO; HEAD OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

11. MRS OGUNLAYI RACHEAL; TREASURER

12. MR BORODE SAMUEL; PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER

13. MRS OLOFINBIYI OLUWAFUNKE; HEAD OF ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH FRIENDLY SERVICES (FEMALE)

14. MR FASUBA KAYODE; HEAD OF ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH FRIENDLY SERVICES (MALE)

15. PROF DEJI-AJAYI; PATRON

16. DR OGUNTOYE OLUSOLA; PATRON

17. MRS BABAFEMI OLAPEJU; MATRON

18. MRS ARIBASOYE ADENIKE; MATRON

© MR BORODE, SAMUEL, PRO, REGIONAL MEDICAL TEAM

Happy birthday to Mrs Olofinbiyi

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Ekiti Gov’s wife, Dr Oyebanji enlists support of male students against Gender-Based Violence

Ekiti Gov's wife, Dr Oyebanji enlists support of male students against Gender-Based Violence Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, has enlisted school age boys in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to prevent the menace

ADOLFRIC CONGRATULATES BARR. IBRAHIM OLAREWAJU ON HIS APPOINTMENT AS SSA TO PRESIDENT TINUBU

The Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care (ADOLFRIC; adolfric.org.ng ) community congratulates and rejoices with Hon (Barr.) Ibrahim Olarewaju on being appointed as a Senior Special Assistant to the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. ADOLFRIC sees the position as well deserved, considering Hon Ibrahim's pedigree both in his chosen legal profession, politics and human relation.

The CEO of ADOLFRIC, Dr Olofinbiyi Babatunde, described Hon Ibrahim Olarewaju as a blind loyalist and an unmatchable supporter of a progressive cause; and a personality that epitomizes the qualities of the pigeon. Barrister Olarewaju should be seen as a silent invaluable asset of Ekiti Community, whose occult result-oriented potentials would soon explode.

Barrister Ibrahim Olarewaju has ever been a persistent strong financial supporter of ADOLFRIC especially in the areas of girl-child education and empowerment. ADOLFRIC appreciates your massive financial contribution to its ongoing One-Stop Adolescent Friendly Reproductive Health Center being constructed in Ado-Ekiti. May God continue to increase you in all ways and make you a rare pride of our land, Ekiti State.

Congratulations to Hon Ibrahim Olarewaju!
Congratulations to Moba Community!!
Congratulations to Ekiti North Federal Constituency!!!
Congratulations to Ekiti State!!!!

Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC

NEWS: RCOG - TRAINED NATIONAL CHAMPIONS COLLABORATE WITH RCOG TO TRAIN STATE CHAMPIONS ON MAKING ABORTION SAFE

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists trained clusters of champions in 5 African countries on "Making Abortion Safe". The 5 countries included Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Sudan and Nigeria; with Nigerian champions (comprising 10 professionals) led by Prof Friday Okonofua.

This was consequent upon the appreciation of the huge contribution of unsafe abortion to Maternal Mortality and Morbidity. The main objective of the initiative is to improve women's and girls' access to safe abortion (within the full extent of the law), post abortion care and post abortion contraceptive services.

In order to step the initiative down to all the states of the federation, the RCOG collaborated with and sponsored the National champions to train a champion from each of the States of Nigeria.

The first phase of the training, involving a representative from each of the 17 States in Southern Nigeria, took place at OAUTHC, Ile-Ife. Ekiti State was represented by Dr Olofinbiyi, Babatunde of Ekiti State University College of Medicine/Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. Dr Olofinbiyi is also the CEO of Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care (ADOLFRIC; adolfric.org.ng ), a Nigeria-based clinically and research-oriented civil society organization that focuses on adolescent s*xual and reproductive health.

The State champions are to step down and coordinate all issues related to unsafe abortion at the State level; especially in the areas of professionalism, normalization and leadership. A central issue in the initiative process is the conceptualization and conduct of unsafe abortion-related researches that should influence policies surrounding the prevention and treatment of unsafe abortion.

Mr Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC; adolfric.org.ng )

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ADOLFRIC MOURNS THE DEATH OF ITS PATRON AND BENEFACTOR, ALHAJI SANNI YAKUBU OLADORO

The Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care (ADOLFRIC; https://adolfric.org.ng/ ) Community regrets to announce the death of its Life Patron, benefactor and foundation financial pillar of the organization, Alhaji (Barr) Sanni Yakubu Oladoro. Alhaji, until his death, was not only a main contributor to the conceptualization of the initiation of ADOLFRIC but also a blind financial and moral supporter of the organization in all ramifications.

The Chief Executive Officer of Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care , Dr Babatunde Olofinbiyi, has described the death of the patriarch as a rude shock and the departure of a great icon. Alhaji Sanni remains an unmatchable Ekiti-born fearless fighter, altrustic creature, strikingly transparent personality, silent philanthropist, forerunner in the fight for emancipation and a devoted muslim.

Also according to the CEO, Alhaji Sanni was his main educational, academic, professional, marital social, vocational and spiritual benefactor whose contribution to his success in life would remain ever-green in his memory. Ekiti State, Iworoko and Muslim communities will miss the rare gem.

Alhaji Sanni was a retired Permanent Secretary, former commissioner in Ekiti State and the immediate past President, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Ekiti State.

ADOLFRIC is also using this medium to appreciate the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, and his cabinet for providing all the necessary supports and logistics to give the icon a befitting burial, even with a very short notice; the entire Muslim and Christian communities are appreciated for their support; we also thank Iworoko Community, Ekiti State Civil service, other Ekiti indigenes, friends and acquaintances from within the state and outside for their contributions.

Dr Babatunde Yusuf, Orthopedic Surgeon at EKSUTH and the entire management of Eden Life Specialist Hospital, Ado-Ekiti are appreciated for their rare ruggedness, resilience and humanitarian touch to save the life of the deceased during his last hours. We give all glory to God for a life well spent.

Olowo Tosin
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC

ADOLFRIC CONGRATULATES ITS DIRECTOR, OLOFINBIYI, SOGO ANGEL, ON BEING PRONOUNCED A PROFESSOR OF CRIMINOLOGY & FORENSIC STUDIES

The Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care (ADOLFRIC; adolfric.org.ng ) Community celebrates its Director of Security and Forensic Issues, OLOFINBIYI, SOGO ANGEL, who was pronounced a *Professor of Criminology and Forensic Studies* by the Senate of the University of Venda, South Africa.

Sogo Angel Olofinbiyi, a South African National Research Foundation (NRF-Rated) Scholar, had accelerated promotion to the rank of a professor 5 years post doctoral; thus making him the youngest professor in the school at 39.

Prof Olofinbiyi Sogo, your distinguished career is a testament to your unwavering commitment to excellence. You have consistently distinguished yourself in your field, showcasing your intellectual prowess, and demonstrating your unwavering dedication to your work.

Angel has consistently been able to distinguish himself by being the best graduating student not only at the undergraduate level at the University of Ibadan but also at Master's degree level at the University of Lagos where, having distinguished himself in faculty's entrance examination, he was given the honour of working as a Graduate Assistant during the Master's program.

Angel was subsequently given a South African scholarship to pursue a PhD in Criminology and Forensic Studies which he completed in two years (2016-2018); and with a honour of being the best graduating PhD student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

The CEO of ADOLFRIC, Dr Olofinbiyi Babatunde, described Angel's elevation to the position of a professor as divine, highly inspiring and challenging; thus thanking and appreciating the Senate of the University of Venda for giving his brother the rare honour and privilege of filling the advertised professorial vacancy. The CEO also declared that people should know that the greatest impact, fulfillment and wealth in life is human building and that children should always be supported and encouraged in the face difficulty, disappointment and other life challenges.

The CEO also commended Angel for doing Ekiti State and Nigeria proud in the South African and world academic profile.

Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC

ADOLFRIC and EKSACA SET TO COLLABORATE ON ENDING STIGMATIZATION AMONG THE KEY POPULATION

Ekiti SACA officials, led by Dr Charles Doherty, the General Manager, visited ADOLFRIC with a collaboration request on the handling of the key populations in HIV prevention and management. The two organizations, following hours of robust deliberation, agreed to collaborate on the management of the key populations in Ekiti HIV Control. Gay men and other men who have s*x with men, s*x workers, transgender people, people who inject drugs and prisoners and other incarcerated people are the five main key population groups that are particularly vulnerable to HIV and frequently lack adequate access to services.

As part of the mandate of the Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care (ADOLFRIC; www.adolfric.org.ng ) to ensure a safer society especially for teenagers and young adults, the organisation is partnering with the Ekiti State Aids Control Agency (EKSACA) in ensuring that key populations are given quality care in the society.

ADOLFRIC CEO, Dr Babatunde Olofinbiyi, a very passionate adolescent reproductive health expert and researcher at Ekiti State University College of Medicine, while welcoming the visitors to ADOLFRIC, presented the ongoing project of the organization, the One- Stop Adolescent and Youth Friendly Reproductive Health Center being built in Ekiti State. He assured the State Government that the organisation, being a research-oriented NGO with a highly dynamic research hub, would be ready to help coordinate, package and publish high quality research works that would positively influence policy on the management of the key populations, among which there is high level of unmet needs for reproductive healthcare, especially the adolescents and young adults among them.

Dr Olofinbiyi Babatunde, who spoke on the vision behind the one -stop Adolescent and Youth Friendly Reproductive Health Centre, explained that the center is designed to meet the reproductive health, social, recreational and research needs of Nigerian adolescents and young people, and at the same time addressing the challenges of cost, confidentiality and stigmatization.

Earlier in his address, EKSACA General Manager, Dr Charles Doherty, who led the group to ADOLFRIC, advocated that the ADOLFRIC Center should help incorporate the key populations into the scope of work of ADOLFRIC with a view to creating a harmonious society, free of cohecion, fear and stigmatization.

Dr Doherty also commended the leadership of ADOLFRIC for its highly specialized roles, impacts and effectiveness in Ekiti State reproductive health structure.

The SACA boss explained further that the key populations have a high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS virus and spreading it to their partners, thus emphasizing the need for their sensitization, reorientation and care .

Also speaking at the meeting, the Executive Director of Acess to Health and Rights Development Initiative (AHRDI), Mr Peter Emmanuel, showed his appreciation to ADOLFRIC for accepting to work with the key populations in all ramifications, particularly in the area of research and care at the ADOLFRIC one- stop center. He also advised that not only testing and treatment alone should be provided for the key groups but they should also be empowered. He added that stigmatization should be eradicated in order to give them a voice and sense of belonging in the society.

Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC

ADOLFRIC CELEBRATES HER DIRECTOR OF SECURITY & FORENSIC ISSUES AS HE PUBLISHES HIS REVEALING TEXTBOOK ON NIGERIAN BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY*

The members of Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care (ADOLFRIC; adolfric.org.ng ) congratulate and rejoice with their Director of Security & Forensic Issues, Dr Olofinbiyi, Sogo Angel, as he publishes his unique and revealing transnational textbook on "Nigerian Boko Haram Insurgency". The organization is also appreciating Routledge Publishing Company and the department of Criminal Justice, School of law, University of Venda, South Africa for the huge financial support and logistics provided in publishing the book.

We believe the application of the knowledge obtained from this special book will go a long way to improve the deteriorating security picture of our dear country, Nigeria.

https://www.routledge.com/On-the-Crisis-of-Boko-Haram-Terrorism-Causes-and-Perspectives/Olofinbiyi/p/book/9781032490717

Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC

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ADOLFRIC NEWS: ABUAD COMMUNITY SETS PACE AS IT COLLABORATES WITH U.S JOHN HOPKINS HOSPITAL IN BUILDING ROBUST MEDICAL EDUCATION

The Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) College of Medicine and Health Sciences has walked the talk again by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with John Hopkins Hospital, USA and Little-by-Little Foundation on capacity building in medical training; with the agreement facilitated by Little-by-Little Foundation, Ekiti State.

According to the representative of John Hopkins Hospital, Dr Tokunbo Ajayi, ABUAD medical trainees would now enjoy the privilege of not only having at least a year of practical training in John Hopkins Hospital but also free access to the highly prestigious health institution;

ABUAD Founder, Aare Afe Babalola, at the occasion, highlighted the massive roles and impact of ABUAD in the nation's education and the health sector in the last 13 years of its existence.

Aare Afe Babalola appreciated the grand patron of Little-by-Little Foundation, Chief Adegoke Ajayi, a native of Iworoko-Ekiti, for facilitating and ensuring the success of the agreement.

The occasion was graced by the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Omolara Adubiaro, who congratulated ABUAD community and reassured the institution of sustained support. Also present at the occasion were the Hon Commissioner for Health and Human Services of Ekiti State, Dr Oyebanji Filani; the Ewi of Ado/Ewi in Council and other Ekiti royal fathers and a host of others.

Speaking On behalf of the Iworoko Community, Dr Babatunde Olofinbiyi, an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Ekiti State University College of Medicine, a visiting Associate Professor to ABUAD College of Medicine and Health Sciences; and the CEO of Adolescent Friendly Research Initiative and Care (ADOLFRIC), congratulated ABUAD Community and Ekiti State on the unprecedented development.

He further affirmed that the creation of ABUAD and its multisystem hospital arm had enabled Ekiti State to carve a niche for itself in the educational, medical and socioeconomic picture of the world.

Olofinbiyi described Aare Afe Babalola as a special creature and an atom that epitomizes determination, discipline, diligence and vision-in-action.

Tosin Olowo
Director of Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibility
ADOLFRIC; www.adolfric.org.ng