Lagos NIPR to host Confab on healthcare, wellness in Nigeria
The Lagos State chapter, the flagship branch of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), on Friday announced that the 8th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference will address healthcare and wellness in Nigeria.
The event is scheduled to hold at the MUSON Centre, Lagos on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
It is a bridge-building initiative to interact and proffer solutions to the social, political and economic challenges plaguing the nation.
According to a statement, the event is themed: ‘Policy Communication for Sustainable Healthcare and Wellness in Nigeria’, and is expected to feature distinguished speakers, including the Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, and the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, among others.
Speaking on the conference, the chairman, Lagos NIPR, Mrs. Comfort Nwankwo, explained that all efforts must be made by stakeholders to achieve sustainable healthcare in the country.
“Health and wellness was given special focus in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Envision2030, due to its strategic importance to human sustainability.
“However, evidence from the recent pandemic that ravaged lives and businesses across the globe has shown that much still needs to be done by government, individuals and corporate organizations,” she said.
According to the conference convener, Lead Consultant, Addefort Limited, Mr Olabamiji Adeleye, participants at the conference will include, representatives from government, corporate organisations, NGOs, insurance, health institutions, health consultants, nutritionists, fitness educators, HODs of relevant agencies, the media and other stakeholders.
Previous editions featured distinguished speakers, including the president, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote; former governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola; Founder/Chairman, Silverbird Group, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, among others.
