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Healthgarde ‘Star of Africa’ to Emerge at Lagos Convention
Wellness and multilevel marketing giant, Healthgarde International, is revving up for its 2024 convention this weekend in Lagos, Nigeria and plans to celebrate its high achieving sales heroes with pomp and pageantry.
Previewing highlights of the convention in a media statement issued February 14, the Chief Executive Officer, Healthgarde International, Nneka Nwarueze, said: “We will recognize and celebrate our top achievers whose commitment and sales drive continue to give our high quality health products the marketing edge.
“We will be crowning a new ‘Healthgarde Star of Africa’ as well as launch a new product that we are introducing to the market at the Lagos convention. At Healthgarde International, our goal is to maintain a thriving direct selling company developed in Africa by Africans for Africa. Our passion is to keep making a difference in people’s lives by creating wealth through sustained wellness” Nwarueze said.
South Africa-based Group Chief Operating Officer, Healthgarde International, Lovelyn Bassey, who arrived Wednesday ahead of the convention, reviewed Healthgarde’s 2023 business strides for health journalists, and said: “Our products have deepened the markets in a few more countries, including Botswana.
“We are also happy to report that quite a few Healthgarde consultants from Nigeria qualified and enjoyed a well deserved, all expenses paid five-star holiday to South Africa last year, while some others won impressive cash prizes. Our 2024 celebration of excellence this Saturday, February 17 will be very colourful and exciting too,” Bassey said.
Healthgarde Nigeria has an active base of over 12,000 distributors, and in Southern Africa, over 20,000 active distributors. Its business network and networth is spread across the United States, Nigeria, South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Ghana, Uganda and Botswana, and is still growing.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Kayode Opeifa as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC).
Dr. Opeifa, a renowned transportation expert and former Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, is celebrated for his transformative policies that redefined public transport and traffic management in one of Africa’s busiest cities.
During his tenure as Commissioner, Dr. Opeifa introduced reforms that significantly eased traffic congestion, improved public transportation systems, and laid a solid foundation for Lagos State’s rapid urban growth.
His expertise extended to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where he served as Transport Secretary, implementing forward-thinking policies that enhanced mobility in the nation’s capital.
In his new role, Dr. Opeifa is expected to spearhead the modernization of Nigeria’s railway network, a critical infrastructure component for the nation’s economic advancement.
Industry stakeholders have expressed optimism about his appointment, highlighting his extensive experience in transportation planning and infrastructure development as assets for implementing sustainable solutions.
“This is a timely and commendable appointment,” noted one transportation expert. “Dr. Opeifa’s deep understanding of Nigeria’s transportation challenges makes him the ideal candidate to drive meaningful reforms in the railway sector.”
The Tinubu administration’s decision underscores its commitment to appointing competent professionals to execute its Renewed Hope agenda. With Dr. Opeifa at the helm, there is growing anticipation that the NRC will achieve improved connectivity, efficiency, and broader contributions to national development.
News of the early departure of Mr Ahmad Farroukh from the telecom giant Globacom suggests that he has been eased out in a shakeup by the management, according to an investigation.
“Ahmad Farroukh failed to meet up to expectations within his probationary period and he was politely asked to resign…” said an impeccable source.
“Despite the shake-up, Globacom’s commitment to innovation and expansion continues, reinforcing its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving telecom landscape..” the source further told us.
A former CEO of MTN Nigeria from 2006 to 2010, Farroukh joined Glo in October last year.
Adron Homes Chairman, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, who is also the Otun Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Remoland, has honoured former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel with his presence at the family’s 20th Annual Thanksgiving Service, held at Abraham’s Tabernacle, GRA, Sagamu.
A statement made available to Pointblank.ng, stated that Aare Emmanuelking delivered a goodwill message that resonated deeply with the congregation, celebrating Otunba Daniel’s commitment to faith and gratitude.
The Adron boss praised his dedication to honoring God over the past two decades.
“This annual family thanksgiving service, now marking its remarkable 20th edition, is proof of God’s grace and the enduring legacy of a man devoted to the service of humanity, his faith, and our beloved Remoland,” Aare Emmanuelking said.
He lauded the former governor’s tradition of bringing together family, friends, and well-wishers in gratitude, and encouraged attendees to embrace a life of thanksgiving.
Aare Emmanuelking’s presence at the event underscored his reputation as a devout Christian and a respected community leader as well as reinforced his commitment to promoting faith-based initiatives and fostering unity within the community.
Renowned for his philanthropic contributions and support for the development of Remoland, he used the occasion to inspire hope and a sense of purpose for the year 2025. He also offered prayers for continued blessings, health, and prosperity for Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel and his family.
The thanksgiving Service was a remarkable gathering of faith and fellowship, graced by dignitaries, clergy, and other notable personalities. The event concluded with heartfelt prayers and soul-stirring songs of gratitude, leaving attendees uplifted and inspired to approach the new year with renewed faith and purpose.
