Toyin Saraki – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:32:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Toyin Saraki – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 I’m Proud To Be A Grandmother – Toyin Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-to-be-a-grandmother-toyin-saraki/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-to-be-a-grandmother-toyin-saraki/#respond Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:32:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=308190 Wife of ex-Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Toyin Saraki has come out to flaunt a picture of one of her two grandchildren. She recently shared the photo on social media, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to her, she has learnt that grandmothers must strive to be understanding, respectful and supportive of new mothers needs. Toyin [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-proud-to-be-a-grandmother-toyin-saraki/feed/ 0 Toyin Saraki urges Kwara Governor to call Land Encroachers to Order https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-urges-kwara-governor-to-call-land-encroachers-to-order/ https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-urges-kwara-governor-to-call-land-encroachers-to-order/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:33:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=269100 …Be thy brother’s keeper in restoring safety, security and peace Former Kwara State First Lady Calls Upon Kwara Governor, Police Commissioner, Authorities To Flush Out Alleged Land Encroachers, Restore Safety Security And Peace – Says Kwarans Should Be Good Neighbours In Erstwhile State Of Harmony A Spokesman for Her Excellency Toyin Saraki, acclaimed and highly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-urges-kwara-governor-to-call-land-encroachers-to-order/feed/ 0 Toyin Saraki Advocates for Rapid Frontline Solutions to Maternal Mortality at Ferrings Pharmaceuticals’ Senior Leadership Internal Meeting https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-advocates-for-rapid-frontline-solutions-to-maternal-mortality-at-ferrings-pharmaceuticals-senior-leadership-internal-meeting/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:55:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245580 Ahead of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa’s participation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, H.E. Mrs Toyin Saraki, Founder- President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa on Saturday, 18th January in Malaga, Spain delivered a keynote speech on the need for urgency when implementing inventions to reduce maternal mortality to 75 senior employees of [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki welcomes Eradication of Wild Polio Virus Milestone https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-welcomes-eradication-of-wild-polio-virus-milestone/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:35:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236889 Toyin Saraki, global advocate and Founder-President of leading women and children’s health organisation, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, has welcomed the milestone of Nigeria being free of Wild Polio Virus for three years. In a statement released on on Wednesday 21st August, 2019 by her office Mrs. Saraki stated: “Today Nigeria marks a great milestone by [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki appointed to UNPFA International Steering Committee on Population and Development https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-appointed-to-unpfa-international-steering-committee-on-population-and-development/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:03:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=234333 Toyin Saraki has been appointed to United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA) International Steering Committee on Population and Development (ICPD) to catalyse new global and regional commitments 25 years after Cairo Summit. In a significant high-level global gender and rights commitment, Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) Toyin Saraki has accepted the official invitation of [...]

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]]> Wellbeing Foundation Africa expands flagship MamaCare programme; UNFPA grant focuses on improving nutrition alongside Maternity Care https://www.theinfostride.com/wellbeing-foundation-africa-expands-flagship-mamacare-programme-unfpa-grant-focuses-on-improving-nutrition-alongside-maternity-care/ Tue, 14 May 2019 17:01:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232770 The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) has announced a major expansion of its MamaCare Antenatal and Postnatal Education program in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. The ‘MamaCare + Nutrition program’ will now reach four more local government associations and a further twenty-eight healthcare facilities. The Foundation has strengthened its midwifery workforce, who will help the program [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki welcomes new World Health Organization ‘State of Health in Africa’ Report https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-welcomes-new-world-health-organization-state-of-health-in-africa-report/ Thu, 30 Aug 2018 08:27:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=214647 Dakar, Senegal – 29th August 2018: Toyin Saraki welcomes new World Health Organization ‘State of Health in Africa’ report; calls for sustainable improvements towards universal health coverage Her Excellency Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki, Special Adviser to the Independent Advisory Group of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa, has welcomed the launch of [...]

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]]> Criminal Justice Administration In Nigeria Needs Urgent Reform – Toyin Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/criminal-justice-administration-in-nigeria-needs-urgent-reform-toyin-saraki/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:54:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211976 Toyin Saraki, the wife of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has attacked the Nigeria Police Force for making false claims about the blockade of her husband’s convoy by police officers. While speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday, July 25, Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Jimoh Moshood, reiterated the position of the police force and suggested that [...]

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]]> I Have Never Received Any Vehicle From Our Police – Toyin Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/i-have-never-received-any-vehicle-from-our-police-toyin-saraki/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:04:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211802 Toyin Saraki, the wife of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has attacked the Nigeria Police Force for making false claims about the blockade of her husband’s convoy by police officers. While speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday, July 25, Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Jimoh Moshood, reiterated the position of the police force and suggested that [...]

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]]> UN Political Forum: Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki builds Bridges of Action over Troubled Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Conditions https://www.theinfostride.com/un-political-forum-mrs-toyin-ojora-saraki-builds-bridges-of-action-over-troubled-water-sanitation-and-hygiene-conditions/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 22:09:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210671 H.E. Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki Builds Bridges of Action Over Troubled Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Conditions – At United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, New York City World Bank reveals alarming decline in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene conditions in Nigeria 11th July 2018 – Her Excellency Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki, Wife of the [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki judges Cannes Lions in landmark first for Nigeria; praises innovators and change-makers https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-judges-cannes-lions-in-landmark-first-for-nigeria-praises-innovators-and-change-makers/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:05:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209294 Friday 22nd June 2018 – At the invitation of Cannes Lions, the International Festival of Creativity, H.E. Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki is this week serving as a jury member for participants competing towards the Lion award and celebrating the best creative work from around the world. The Cannes Lions this year saw landmark themes on gender [...]

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]]> Toyin Ojora Saraki celebrates Midwives on International Workers Day; praises Midwifery Leaders Showcase https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-ojora-saraki-celebrates-midwives-on-international-workers-day-praises-midwifery-leaders-showcase/ Tue, 01 May 2018 20:50:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206060 H.E. Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki, Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), has marked International Workers Day by paying tribute to WBFA midwives and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). Mrs Saraki praised the Midwifery Leaders Showcase, an ICM initiative which tells the stories of midwives all over the world in a series of featured [...]

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]]> I Will Advice WHO The Best Way I Can – Toyin Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-advice-who-the-best-way-i-can-toyin-saraki/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 21:00:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203136 Toyin Ojora-Saraki has been named as special adviser to the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Regional Office for Africa (AFRO). The Media Office of Toyin Saraki, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the appointment was made earlier this month by WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti. [...]

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]]> I Advocate For Preparedness For Epidemic Outbreaks – Toyin Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/i-advocate-for-preparedness-for-epidemic-outbreaks-toyin-saraki/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:04:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202994 Toyin Ojora-Saraki has been named as special adviser to the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Regional Office for Africa (AFRO). The Media Office of Toyin Saraki, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the appointment was made earlier this month by WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti. [...]

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]]> H.E Mrs Toyin Ojora-Saraki named as Special Advisor to the World Health Organization https://www.theinfostride.com/h-e-mrs-toyin-ojora-saraki-named-as-special-advisor-to-the-world-health-organization/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:39:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202860 H.E Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki has been named as special advisor to the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) of WHO AFRO, the World Health Organization’s presence in Africa. The appointment was made earlier this month by Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, in a move intended to bring Mrs Saraki’s considerable frontline experience to [...]

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]]> Dapchi Girls: Mrs Saraki calls for Citizen Engagement, Increased Vigilance to combat Forced Abductions https://www.theinfostride.com/dapchi-girls-mrs-saraki-calls-for-citizen-engagement-increased-vigilance-to-combat-forced-abductions/ Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:22:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201206 The Wife of the Senate President and Chair, Forum of Senators’ Wives, Her Excellency, Mrs. Toyin Saraki has emphasized the need for Nigerians to be more vigilant and mindful of activities happening around their communities. “Nigerians never expected that another abduction could happen again in the country, given the lessons learnt with the Chibok girls.” [...]

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]]> Toyin Ojora-Saraki leads Universal Health Coverage advocacy at the World Economic Forum in Davos https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-ojora-saraki-leads-universal-health-coverage-advocacy-at-the-world-economic-forum-in-davos/ Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:57:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=197351 H.E Mrs Toyin Ojora-Saraki, wife of the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, acting in a personal capacity – as the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) and as a recently named Global Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Champion – is undertaking high-level interventions this week at the annual meeting of the World [...]

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]]> UNGA 2017: Wellbeing Foundation Africa leads the charge for Universal Health Coverage https://www.theinfostride.com/unga-2017-wellbeing-foundation-africa-leads-the-charge-for-universal-health-coverage/ Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:21:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=182818 The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), the continent’s leading maternal and child health charity, is attending the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), this week in New York, where the Foundation’s team will continue their mission to increase investments in health infrastructure, while imploring national governments, the private sector and NGOs to commit to universal health [...]

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]]> Goodwill Message from Senate President’s Wife to United States Congressional Delegation to Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/goodwill-message-from-senate-presidents-wife-to-united-states-congressional-delegation-to-nigeria/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 22:25:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180176 This is the goodwill message on Tuesday 29th August, 2017 from Wife of Senate President, Chair, Forum of Senators’ Wives, Mrs Toyin Saraki, on Visit of United States Congressional Delegation to Nigeria. The wife of the Senate President, Mrs Toyin Saraki, Chair, Forum of Senators Wives, 8th National Assembly, Nigeria, has extended her goodwill and [...]

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]]> WBFA advises Health Workers, Families and Partners To Increase Their Supports For New Mothers https://www.theinfostride.com/wbfa-advises-health-workers-families-and-partners-to-increase-their-supports-for-new-mothers/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 22:32:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177403 The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) alongside the global health community advocated for exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a newborn’s life. The event to stimulate exclusive breastfeeding held from Tuesday 1 August until Monday 7 August. WBFA also emphasized the importance of respecting the mother’s choice and providing medical and emotional support to [...]

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]]> FG Should Collaborate With Stakeholders On Sustainable Vaccine Trends – Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-should-collaborate-with-stakeholders-on-sustainable-vaccine-trends-saraki/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 22:51:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=168036 The President, Well being Foundation Africa, Mrs Toyin Saraki, has called on the Federal Government to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate frameworks for sustainable vaccination trends in the country. Saraki, wife of the President of the Senate, made the call during healthcare innovation award, roundtable and media briefing organised by GlaxoSmithKline and Save [...]

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]]> Toyin Ojora-Saraki Pays Respect To Professor Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-ojora-saraki-pays-respect-to-professor-babatunde-osotimehin-unfpa-executive-director/ Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:04:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=167207 Toyin Ojora-Saraki, the Founder of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa and the wife of the Nigerian Senate President paid her respects to Professor Babatunde Osotimehin, who sadly passed away today. Mrs. Saraki said: “ I have just learnt of the unbelievably sad news, that the global health community has lost my dear brother Honorable ED of [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Urges Nigeria’s Implementation Of Child Protection Policies, Calls On G7 Leaders To Protect The Rights Of Displaced Children https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-urges-nigerias-implementation-of-child-protection-policies-calls-on-g7-leaders-to-protect-the-rights-of-displaced-children/ Mon, 29 May 2017 17:26:44 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166733 As Nigeria commemorated Children’s Day across the nation, coinciding with the meeting of G7 Heads of Government in Sicily, Italy; Toyin Saraki, Wife of the President of the Senate and Founder, Wellbeing Foundation Africa has urged federal and state governments and stake holders to strengthen and scale-up the implementation of child protection policies across Nigeria, [...]

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]]> Wellbeing Foundation Africa Adolescent Personal Social And Health Education Program Expands To Schools In Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/wellbeing-foundation-africa-adolescent-personal-social-and-health-education-program-expands-to-schools-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wellbeing-foundation-africa-adolescent-personal-social-and-health-education-program-expands-to-schools-in-abuja/#comments Mon, 29 May 2017 16:52:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166712 As global development stakeholders commemorated World Menstruation Hygiene Day, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), led by Toyin Saraki, Wife of Nigeria’s Senate President has expanded its landmark Adolescent Skills and Drills Personal Social And Health Education campaign to teenage girls in the Abuja metropolis, Federal Capital Territory, delivering confidence building information on menstrual hygiene to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wellbeing-foundation-africa-adolescent-personal-social-and-health-education-program-expands-to-schools-in-abuja/feed/ 1 FG Must Focus On Sustainable Vaccine Trends – Toyin Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-must-focus-on-sustainable-vaccine-trends-toyin-saraki/ Sun, 28 May 2017 00:23:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166466 The President, Well being Foundation Africa, Mrs Toyin Saraki, has called on the Federal Government to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate frameworks for sustainable vaccination trends in the country. Saraki, wife of the President of the Senate, made the call during healthcare innovation award, roundtable and media briefing organised by GlaxoSmithKline and Save [...]

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]]> Africa Day: Toyin Saraki Congratulates Dr. Tedros Adhanom On Becoming The WHO Director-General https://www.theinfostride.com/africa-day-toyin-saraki-congratulates-dr-tedros-adhanom-on-becoming-the-who-director-general/ Thu, 25 May 2017 16:28:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166249 To mark Africa Day, HE Toyin Saraki, the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa and the wife of Nigerian Senate President formally congratulated the new WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom. Toyin Saraki noted: “On Africa Day, I would like to celebrate and congratulate our first African WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom. “ “My support [...]

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]]> Wellbeing Foundation Africa Amplifies Its Advocacy For International Day Of The Midwife and Nurses https://www.theinfostride.com/wellbeing-foundation-africa-amplifies-its-advocacy-for-international-day-of-the-midwife-and-nurses/ Fri, 19 May 2017 20:02:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165556 To celebrate the International Day of the Midwife, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) focused on advocacy and policy, in a series of courtesy visits to key stakeholders of Nigeria’s healthcare system. Throughout the week, the Founder-President of WBFA and Global Goodwill Ambassador of the International Confederation Midwives Toyin Ojora Saraki emphasized the importance of reviewing [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Should Be Impeached – CACOL https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-should-be-impeached-cacol/ Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:35:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=160279 The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has called for the impeachment of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. According to Daily Post, the group also described the Senate President as an embarrassment to Nigeria. Saraki was indicted for allegedly embezzling N19b from the Paris Club refund, reports say. The Senate President allegedly colluded with [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Urges Governments, Citizens, To Embrace Respectful Relationships In Yoruba, One Of The Most Widely Spoken African Languages Globally https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-urges-governments-citizens-to-embrace-respectful-relationships-in-yoruba-one-of-the-most-widely-spoken-african-languages-globally/ Sat, 25 Feb 2017 12:25:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157567 On Tuesday February 21 2017 in Abuja, Nigeria during the UN International Mother Language Day, WBFA Founder Toyin Saraki urges governments, citizens, to embrace respectful relationships in Yoruba, one of the most widely spoken African languages globally. Yoruba is a pluricentric language spoken in West Africa, mainly in Nigeria. The number of speakers of Yoruba is estimated [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Speaks on Importance of Girl-Child Education at the Women and Girls Summit in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-speaks-on-importance-of-girl-child-education-at-the-women-and-girls-summit-in-abuja/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:20:20 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156788 On Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Abuja, the Wife of the Senate President and Chair of the Forum of Senators’ Wives Mrs. Toyin Saraki, has commended the National Centre for Women Development, the Office of the Wife of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social [...]

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]]> #MadeInNigeria: More Cooperatives and Associations Embrace Idea of Promoting Made in Nigeria Goods https://www.theinfostride.com/madeinnigeria-more-cooperatives-and-associations-embrace-idea-of-promoting-made-in-nigeria-goods/ Fri, 17 Feb 2017 14:10:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156784 The #MadeInNigeria Initiative of Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki is being warmly received nationally, as various women’s cooperatives and associations embrace the home-grown #madeinnigeria campaign. Recently, the The Executive Leadership of the Women Food Sellers Association paid a courtesy call to the Wife of the Senate President, Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki on [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki, Chair Of Nigeria CSO’s Primary Healthcare Revitalization Support Group Presents Memorandum To NASS 2017 Budget Appropriation Committee https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-chair-of-nigeria-csos-primary-healthcare-revitalization-support-group-presents-memorandum-to-nass-2017-budget-appropriation-committee/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:34:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156754 On Tuesday 14 February 2017 in Abuja, Her Excellency Toyin Saraki, Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) and Chair of the Primary Healthcare Revitalisation Support Group presented a memorandum on the 2017 Health Budget to the Nigerian National Assembly. The Support Group comprises of the Chairman of the Committee on Healthcare Services, Hon. Chike [...]

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]]> Wellbeing Foundation Africa, National Assembly Primary Health Care Revitalisation Support Group Host Global Development Partners, for Improved PHC in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/wellbeing-foundation-africa-national-assembly-primary-health-care-revitalisation-support-group-host-global-development-partners-for-improved-phc-in-nigeria/ Thu, 16 Feb 2017 15:16:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156746 On Tuesday, 13 February, 2016 in Abuja, WBFA Founder Toyin Saraki, Chair of Nigeria Health CSO’s National Assembly Primary Healthcare Revitalisation Support Group PHCRSG hosted a meeting with the Development Partners Group which included the Country Director of WHO, USAID, UNICEF, UNFPA, JICA, DfID, PEPFAR, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, the [...]

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]]> Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2017: Toyin Saraki Visits Nigeria Army’s 9th Brigade Medical Center https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-2017-toyin-saraki-visits-nigeria-armys-9th-brigade-medical-center/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:20:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154699 On Friday 20 January, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa Founder, HE Mrs. Toyin Saraki visited the 9th Brigade Medical Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, one of many primary healthcare facilities around the nation where the Foundation’s MamaCare Midwives deliver weekly classes to pregnant and postnatal mothers to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2017. Mrs Saraki, who [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Urges Activation Of Basic Healthcare Provision Fund To Fast-track The Improvement Of Reproductive Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Indices In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-urges-activation-of-basic-healthcare-provision-fund-to-fast-track-the-improvement-of-reproductive-maternal-newborn-child-adolescent-health-indices-in-nigeria/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:36:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154173 Nigeria Primary Healthcare Revitalisation: Toyin Saraki Urges Activation Of Basic Healthcare Provision Fund To Fast-track The Improvement Of Reproductive Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Indices In Nigeria. This was released on Thursday 19 January 2017, Abuja, Nigeria.  Last Thursday, Mrs. Toyin Saraki chaired the first meeting of the Contact Group of the Primary Healthcare (PHC) Revitalisation [...]

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]]> Wellbeing Foundation Africa Congratulates Amina Mohammed, Welcomes UN Secretary-General António Guterres https://www.theinfostride.com/wellbeing-foundation-africa-congratulates-amina-mohammed-welcomes-un-secretary-general-antonio-guterres/ Tue, 10 Jan 2017 21:55:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153684 Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Toyin Saraki and CEO Stephen Sobhani congratulate the newly appointed United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and welcome the new Secretary-General António Guterres. Mrs. Toyin Saraki extended her congratulations to Nigeria’s Amina Mohammed saying: “I am so proud Amina has returned to the United Nations to take up [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Honoured As The WAVA Vaccine Champion https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-honoured-as-the-wava-vaccine-champion/ Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:32:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=151426 On Tuesday 13 December, HE Mrs. Toyin Ojora Saraki was awarded the title of Vaccine Champion by Women Advocates for Vaccine Access (WAVA) in Nigeria, Abuja. WAVA is a group of influential and elite political , business and youth leaders, senior civil servants, religious and traditional leaders and top media personalities; who promote immunization practices and [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Named As One Of 7 Unsung Heroes Globally In The Thought Catalog’s 2016 Unsung Heroes Series https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-named-as-one-of-7-unsung-heroes-globally-in-the-thought-catalogs-2016-unsung-heroes-series/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:07:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149760 Yesterday, 30th November, 2016, Toyin Saraki was named as one of Thought Catalog’s 7 Unsung Heroes To Remember Heading Into 2017 written by Daniel Myrick. Mrs. Saraki was recognised for her global work in health, gender equality and clean water sanitation. Daniel Myrick wrote: “People like Toyin Saraki are few and far between trying to [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki, Gimbiya Dogara, Forums Of Senators and Representatives Wives Donate Towards Restoration And Rehabilitation Of IDPs Lives https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-gimbiya-dogara-forums-of-senators-and-representatives-wives-donate-towards-restoration-and-rehabilitation-of-idps-lives/ Wed, 30 Nov 2016 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=149671 In a uniquely unprecedented unity, the wives of Distinguished Senators of the 8th Senate and wives of Honorable Members of the House of Representatives led by Chair of the Forum of Senators’ Wives; Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki and Her Excellency, Mrs. Gimbiya Dogara, wife of The Speaker, House of Representatives, yesterday joined hands on [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Urges FG To To Bridge Data Gaps, Invest In Digital Technologies To Train Health Workers, Achieve Health SDG’s https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-urges-fg-to-to-bridge-data-gaps-invest-in-digital-technologies-to-train-health-workers-achieve-health-sdgs/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 21:32:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148392 Federal Government Urged To Bridge Data Gaps, Invest In Digital Technologies To Train Health workers, Achieve Health SDG’s – Toyin Saraki Delivers Keynote Address At Stakeholder Dialogue on a National Health Worker Training Framework.  The Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Her Excellency Mrs. Toyin Saraki delivered the Keynote Speech at the Stakeholder Dialogue on [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Commends the Kwara State Governor Ahmed in Achieving 35% Affirmative Appointments https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-commends-the-kwara-state-governor-ahmed-in-achieving-35-affirmative-appointments/ Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:32:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148269 Wife of the Senate President, Her Excellency, Mrs. Toyin Saraki Commends the Kwara State Governor, Governor Ahmed in Achieving 35% Affirmative Appointments The Wife of the Senate President and immediate past First Lady of Kwara State, Nigeria, Her Excellency, Mrs. Toyin Saraki has commended Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed in Achieving 35% Affirmative Appointments into political and [...]

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]]> Strengthen Nigeria’s Midwifery Services To Deliver Family Planning – Toyin Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/strengthen-nigerias-midwifery-services-to-deliver-family-planning-toyin-saraki/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:43:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=147582 …Progress in Nigeria and other nations has been uneven and Stakeholders warn against poor quality care with rising rates of over-medicalisation, too few trained staff or basic resources in many regions around the world. ABUJA – The 4th Nigeria Family Planning Conference in Abuja this week hosted the Africa regional launch of The Lancet Maternal [...]

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]]> Midwives Are Well Placed To Make A Significant Contribution To Saving Lives, Says Toyin Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/midwives-are-well-placed-to-make-a-significant-contribution-to-saving-lives-says-toyin-saraki/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 20:27:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146587 [Abuja, Nigeria] Today, Thursday 3 November, the Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, HE Toyin Saraki delivered the keynote speech during the Women Pre-Conference of the 4th Nigeria Family Planning Conference at the Centre for Women Development in Abuja. The theme was: Women and Family Planning in Nigeria: A critical Requirement for Harnessing Demographic Dividend [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki congratulates Trinidad & Tobago Midwifery Association at the Mamatoto Annual Midwifery Conference https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-congratulates-trinidad-tobago-midwifery-association-at-the-mamatoto-annual-midwifery-conference/ Sat, 29 Oct 2016 20:37:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146250 ICM Global Goodwill Ambassador and Founder-President of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Her-Excellency Toyin Saraki, congratulates the Trinidad and Tobago Midwifery Association – Mamatoto Annual Midwifery Conference. The 2-Day Mamatoto Annual Midwifery Conference took place in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 October. Mrs Saraki while congratulating the midwives, policymakers, key thought leaders, [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Commends Cambridge University In Waiving Application Fees For Post-Graduate Students From African Countries https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-commends-cambridge-university-in-waiving-application-fees-for-post-graduate-students-from-african-countries/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:34:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146199 HE Toyin Saraki, Founder-President of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa commended the leadership at Cambridge University for waiving application fees for African students. This announcement was made at Cambridge-Africa Day on Tuesday 25 October, where Mrs. Saraki gave the afternoon keynote speech on the importance of closer collaboration between African health specialists and global universities such [...]

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]]> Toyin Saraki Delivers Keynote Address At University Of Cambridge’s Africa Day 2016 https://www.theinfostride.com/toyin-saraki-delivers-keynote-address-at-university-of-cambridges-africa-day-2016/ Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:35:03 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146190 Toyin Saraki Delivers Keynote Address At University Of Cambridge – “Partnerships And Collaborations Will Unlock Africa’s Potential” on Tuesday, 25 October, 2016, Cambridge, UK.  Today, Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Toyin Saraki delivered the afternoon Keynote Speech at the Cambridge-Africa Day hosted by the University of Cambridge, Emmanuel College. Cambridge-Africa Day brings together leaders in [...]

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]]> Al-Itqon Islamic Society Of Nigeria Bestows Toyin Saraki As Nigeria Women Ambassador https://www.theinfostride.com/al-itqon-islamic-society-of-nigeria-bestows-toyin-saraki-as-nigeria-women-ambassador/ Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:55:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=146046 The Founder and President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs. Toyin Saraki, was recognised and awarded the title of Ambassador of Nigerian Women by the Al Itqon Islamic Society of Nigeria last weekend in Ilorin Kwara State, at a ceremony marking Islamic New Year. Mrs. Saraki who was represented by the Wellbeing Foundation Africa’s Alaafia Kwara [...]

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]]> ICM Global Ambassador H.E. Toyin Saraki Welcomes Launch Of ‘Midwives Voices, Midwives Realities Report 2016’ https://www.theinfostride.com/icm-global-ambassador-h-e-toyin-saraki-welcomes-launch-of-midwives-voices-midwives-realities-report-2016/ Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:43:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145949 In a statement coinciding with the publication of a new global survey by the WHO, International Confederation Of Midwives, and the White Ribbon Alliance Global, H.E Toyin Saraki, ICM Global Goodwill Ambassador and Founder, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa has said: “I welcome the launch of the WHO “Midwives Voices, Midwives Realities Report 2016″ – A [...]

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]]> HE Toyin Saraki’s Response to the Release of 21 Chibok School Girls https://www.theinfostride.com/he-toyin-sarakis-response-to-the-release-of-21-chibok-school-girls/ Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:43:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145568 The Founder-President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, HE Toyin Saraki offered the following statement after the news that 21 Chibok school girls were released by Boko Haram to the Nigerian government. “I am delighted to learn, from preliminary news reports, of the release of 21 girls abducted in the north-east of Nigeria 883 days ago. [...]

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]]> WBFA Launches Adolescent Girls Skills PSHE Curriculum; Commits To Partnering Governments On Health Records, Gender Data https://www.theinfostride.com/wbfa-launches-adolescent-girls-skills-pshe-curriculum-commits-to-partnering-governments-on-health-records-gender-data/ Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:05:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=145560 In marking the 5th International Day of the Girl Child, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa Founder-President HE Toyin Saraki said:  “Today, we have had the privilege of hearing 2500 individual voices, 2500 dreams, and 2500 life stories from girls across hundreds of backgrounds at our three Day Of The Girl workshops held across Nigeria, in Kwara, [...]

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