Abia Born US Registered Nurse Honoured as ‘Champion of Democracy 2025’

Abiriba-Born Mrs Onyinyechi Glory Ibe, a registered Nurse in the United States of America and Community Health Advocate working in rural US communities on preventive healthcare has been conferred with the “Champion of Democracy 2025” award by Family Love FM Radio, Umuahia, Abia State.

The recognition, according to Head of News at Love FM, Mrs. Vivian Chima, is in recognition and appreciation of Mrs Ibe’s outstanding service and Sacrifice for Abiriba community, Abia State and Nigeria at large and the role she continues to play in serving as voice of hope for those around her which encapsulates what democracy should be.

The US Registered Nurse was applauded for her impactful efforts and consistent support to help the downtrodden get democracy dividends in a country where the leadership falls short.

AREAS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE INCLUDE:

1: Healthcare Leadership
2: Registered Nurse serving special needs populations in rural America
3: COVID-19 frontline healthcare worker
4: Weekly FM radio health education broadcasts addressing health and social issues
5: Preventive healthcare advocacy and community education
6: Community Development
7: “DO GOOD LIFE” charitable initiative
8: Food distribution to underserved rural communities
9: Agricultural and livestock farming for community employment
10: Literacy and skills development programs
Media and Education
11: Platform for expert medical consultations and community Q&A
12: Bridge-building between Nigerian diaspora medical professionals and home communities
13: Voice for democratic participation and social responsibility
14: Personal investment in farming initiatives to combat hunger and Sustainable development through agriculture and animal husbandry
15: Job creation in rural communities

In her acceptance speech, Mrs Ibe expressed gratitude to Family Love FM for the honour and pledged to continue in her drive to better the lives of those around her in anyway possible stressing that the recognition will encourage her to continue in service to the people.

She encouraged others to join in “building the Nigeria of our collective dreams”, adding that “The sacrifices we make help shape a better world and encourage others to join the ‘Sacrifice for a Better Nigeria.'”

Receiving the award in her behalf, the Do Good Project Coordinator, Mr Henry Ojiegbe lauded Mrs Ibe’s outstanding personality, stressing that the honour was well deserved.

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