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MDF Takes Campaign Against Drugs Abuse And Cultism To Schools In Obudu And Ogoja

The Mediatrix Development Foundation on Friday, March 22nd, 2024 carried out an outreach program at Government Technical School, Abakpa in Ogoja, and Government Secondary School, Obudu, as a component of the foundation’s School Based Intervention initiative.

The campaign aims to raise awareness among students about the danger of cultism and substance abuse.

The event was led by 2 resource persons – CSP Innocent Ayabotu who dealt with the subject of cultism and Ms Juliet Otu, a public health practitioner who made a presentation on Drug and Substance Abuse.

The outreach proved highly informative, leaving the attending students thrilled with the insights and knowledge gained from the presentations.

In his opening remarks, the Executive Director of MDF, Mr. Olamide Onifade indicated that the program was part of a bouquet in MDF’s School Based Interventions. Other programs in the SBI include awareness on Gender Based Violence (GBV), Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV), Menstrual Hygiene & Distribution of Sanitary Pads, etc.

Continuing, he urged students to show appreciation for the humanitarian efforts provided by MDF and its founder, Dr. Linda Ayade, by avoiding any behaviors or activities that could hinder their future aspirations of becoming outstanding citizens.

He stated that the campaign will be expanded to other schools to aid in the reduction of cultism and substance abuse in schools and society at large.

During their respective remarks, the school principals lauded the foundation for bringing the campaign to their schools and appealed for its expansion to other institutions. They emphasized the importance of raising students’ awareness on issues concerning their well-being and social standing.

The participating students expressed their gratitude towards the founder, Dr. (Mrs.) Ayade, and the foundation for the commendable initiative and the valuable knowledge gained during the well-attended event. They pledged to carry the message back home and demonstrate exemplary behavior.

MDF was founded by Dr. (Mrs) Linda Ayade in 2015 upon assuming the role of First Lady of Cross River State, MDF has embarked on several donor-funded projects in health, sustainable livelihoods, rights advocacy, and education. Over the years, it has enjoyed collaborations with various entities, including UNHCR, UNFPA, UNDP, UN-Women, Cross River State Ministry of Health, Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Faith Care International, Lafarge Africa, and Medical Women Association.

The highlight of the event included the distribution of sanitary pads and a photo session with the participants.

March 23, 2024
Mediatrix Development Foundation, Faith Care International Stage Free Medical Outreach

By Elijah Ugani

Mediatrix Development Foundation has released the plan for a mega free medical outreach in partnership with Faith Care International.

A release made available to TheLumineNews and signed by the Chief Operating Officer of Mediatrix, Mr Jeffrey Adamade, indicates that the 5-day medical outreach which is to commence on November 26th to November 30th 2022, will be held at Obudu German Specialist Hospital.

The release further requests members of the public to take advantage of the opportunity to access medical services.
The services to be rendered during the outreach will include surgery, dental care, laboratory services, consultation.

Mediatrix Development Foundation has continued to partner with Faith Care International to stage this medical outreach in Cross River State since 2016. Previous outreaches were held in Obudu, Ogoja, Ikom, Ugep, Itigidi, Odukpani and Calabar South.

Mediatrix Development Foundation is a pet project of the wife of the Cross River State Governor, Dr Linda Ayade, who sits on the board as President.

November 23, 2022
Linda Ayade Restates Mediatrix Commitment To Providing Humanitarian Services To Cameroonian Refugees

By Elijah Ugani

The wife of the Cross River State Governor and the Founder of Mediatrix Development Foundation, Dr. Linda Ayade has restated her commitment to providing humanitarian services to Cameroonian Refugees in the state through her pet project.

She made the commitment today, October 20th 2022 when she visited the Head of Ogoja Sub Office, Mr. Tesfaye Bekele.

In her words “As part of Mediatrix mandate to provide succor to vulnerable people in the society, and having partnered with other sister UN agencies to implement other projects, we are particularly very pleased for this partnership because we are serving humanity by providing livelihood support for the refugee. Putting smiles on the faces of the refugees gives us joy and we are committed more than ever as we move into the next phase of the implementation”

She commended the coordination of UNHCR in providing support for the Refugees in the state, and used the opportunity to present the Kisime Noodles to the Head of Sub Office, Ogoja.

On her part, the Commissioner, Ministry of International Development Cooperation, Dr. Inyang Asibong acknowledged the partnership that had existed between UNHCR and the Cross River State Government, and noted that, government will continue to provide the necessary support needed for the smooth and peaceful coexistence between the Refugees and the host community members.

Asibong stated that Cross River State hosts about 70 percent of the total refugees in Nigeria, and having Mediatrix in the forefront providing series of interventions for the vulnerable before the Cameroonian Refugees situation.

She reiterated government position to give Mediatrix and the UNHCR the needed support to ensure delivery of its mandate in the livelihood intervention

The Director-General of the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency SEMA, Princewill Ayim, commended the collaboration between the state government and UNHCR.

Responding, the UNHCR Head of Ogoja Sub Office Mr. Tesfaye Bekele, thanked the wife of the Governor for finding time out of her crowded schedules to visit him.

He commended the support of the state government to UNHCR by providing the land for Cameroonian Refugees as well as providing the needed security.

He maintained that communication needs to be strengthened going forward and stated that the partnership between UNHCR and Mediatrix have been very rewarding.

Others present during the visit was the Chief Operating Officer of Mediatrix Development Foundation, Mr Jeffrey Adamade and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting Officer, Mr Olamide Onifade.

October 21, 2022
Vacancy: Mediatrix Development Foundation Is Hiring
Mediatrix Development Foundation Recruitment
- IndustryNGO / Non-Profit Associations
- FoundedN / A
- TypeNGO
- Websitehttps://www.mediatrixfoundation.org/
- AddressPlot 278D, Justice Okoi Itam Way, State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State
About Mediatrix Development Foundation

Mediatrix Development Foundation (MDF) is an initiative of Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs Linda Ayade who also sits on the Board as President of the organization which is aimed at improving the lives of women and children by reducing the burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, within these target populations in Cross River State through effective collaboration with Government MDA’s and other relevant stakeholders and partners. Mediatrix Development Foundation’s (MDF) head office is strategically located in the heart of Calabar. The organization is housed in a bungalow at Plot 278D, Justice Okoi Itam Way, State Housing Estate, Calabar, Cross River State, with a sub-office along St. Thomas Aquinas Road opp. Fanag Gas behind Montaji Filling Station, Okuku Road, Ogoja, Cross River State. We are incorporated as Mediatrix Development Foundation (MDF) a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in 2015 with an average estimated annual budget of N71, 902,193.63. Our primary focus is on health intervention at the community level which primarily targeted women and children under the ages of 5 years, Livelihood and Economic Inclusion, Justice and Rights, Education and Volunteering, and other cross-cutting issues including Gender Equality.

Mediatrix is seeking for qualified candidate to fill the position a Livelihood Assistant

S/N Position Title Contract Type Department Location

1 Livelihood Assistant STA Programs Ogoja

Internal Candidates:

Interested staff members should consult the policy recruitment. If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR unit.

External Candidates:

External candidates must meet the essential minimum requirement of the position and candidates who are not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country.

Remuneration:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

Submission of Application:

Please visit Mediatrix Foundations’ Careerpage @ https://mediatrixfoundation.org/careers

Closing Date:

2 August, 2022.

N/B

Please ignore the career page link in the former email.

Thank you.

Doris Etta N

Mediatrix Development Foundation

Human Resources Officer

Plot 278D, Justice Okoi Ikpi Way, State Housing Estate,

Calabar, Cross River State.

[email protected]

Website: www.mediatrixfoundation.org

Direct line: 08033767992
July 20, 2022
Linda Ayade Takes Medical Outreach To Itigidi, Abi Local Government Area

The wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Dr Linda Ayade has organized a medical outreach for Itigidi, the Abi LG Headquarters on 21st to 23rd March, 2022.

The outreach which is a partnership between her NGO, the Mediatrix Development Foundation, the Cross River State Ministry of Health and Faithcare International, has offered various medical services including free laboratory tests, dental care, eye care and major surgeries to the people within the environs.

Speaking during the activity, the Medical Superintendent of the Eja Memorial Hospital said the coming of the Governor’s wife had sharply increased the pace of activities in the facility, an indication that people are in desperate need of medical services but are unable to afford to pay for it. He said about 300 people registered on the first day and the number had tripled on the second day. He thanked Dr. Linda Ayade for for helping the vulnerable and called on others to do same.

Earlier, the Nigerian Director of Faithcare International said theirs was a Christian organization committed to the demonstration of the love of God by addressing the spiritual and medical needs of people. He confirmed that apart from counselling and other services, they were carrying out tens of surgeries daily, some of them major operations.

Both patients and their relatives were exultant and thanked the medical team. One Madam Jenny Livinus Imoke showered words of blessings on the Governor’s wife for saving the life of her sister who had battled breast cancer for 8 years with no hope of ever being able to afford the needed treatment.

Sharing his view of MDF’s intervention in the area of health, a member the NGO’s Board, Mr. Fred Abua, said he was excited at what MDF had been able to accomplish in the lives of the beneficiaries of these outreaches over the years. It would have been difficult, if not impossible for some of them to pay for what they were receiving. He revealed that in every location the organization had been over the last 7 years, cancers, hernias, lumps, appendicitis, malignant growths, etc, had all been removed and a new lease on life given to the people at no cost to them.

Mediatrix Development Foundation has held about 10 free medical outreaches since it’s inception and has reached thousands of Cross Riverians with life-saving services. The team is now at General Hospital, Ukem, Odukpani, where another outreach is taking place.

March 24, 2022
Full Text Address By Linda Ayade To Mark First Anniversary Launch Of The Global Strategy For The Elimination Of Cervical Cancer

AN ADDRESS MADE BY THE WIFE OF THE GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE AND FOUNDER OF MEDIATRIX DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, DR. LINDA AYADE, ON THE 29TH OF NOVEMBER, 2021, DURING THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CERVICAL CANCER.

One year ago, the Commissioner for Health and the Director-General of the Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency joined the Mediatrix Development Foundation team to celebrate the launch of the Global Strategy to Eliminate Cervical Cancer that was adopted and launched by the World Health Organization on the 17th of November 2020.

The strategy, coded 90-70-90, implies that with this global strategy, the world must work to ensure 90% of girls are fully vaccinated with HPV vaccine by age 15 years; 70% of women get screened with high performance test by 35 years of age and again by 45 years of age; and 90% of women identified with cervical disease receive treatment.

Available data shows that 19 out of 20 countries with highest burden of cervical cancer are in Africa. Therefore, implementing the global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer is of utmost importance as the burden of cervical cancer in Nigeria is one of the highest in the world. Every day, 41 women residing in Nigeria are diagnosed of cervical cancer most of which occurs at the late stage while another 29 women die each day as a result of cervical cancer complications. It is the second most frequent cancer among women between 15 – 44 years of age.

About 3.5% of women in Nigeria are estimated to harbour cervical Human Papilloma Virus-16/18 infection at a given time, and 66.9% of invasive cervical cancers are attributed to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) 16 or 18. Therefore the vaccination of girls against HPV remains the single most effective approach to eliminating cervical cancer as public health issue.

Unfortunately, due to a global shortage of the HPV vaccine causing lack of access for us in Nigeria, we must take a closer look at our progress in the effort to eliminate cervical cancer and make new commitments while re-strategizing to ensure better access to HPV vaccine, sustainable screening programmes and adequate treatment measures.

Through my NGO, the Mediatrix Development Foundation, I will continue to work with the Cross River Ministry of Health, Primary Health Care Development Agency and other critical stakeholders who are engaged in the fight to end the menace of Cancer in Cross River State.

I will like to thank my dear sisters, First Ladies Against Cancer, FLAC. This is our team of First Ladies of both serving and past State Governors who are waging a commendable war on all types of cancer in Nigeria. It is our earnest desire to see cervical cancer becoming part of the national discourse among policy makers and receiving appropriate funding. Only when our national programming includes cancer care will we agree that cervical cancer has received the attention it deserves.

We must all continue to spread the message about HPV Vaccination for every girl and woman. Let us unite with survivors, advocates, communities and partners to mark 1 year of the global effort. Join, be inspired, and #glowteal to eliminate #cervical cancer in your community and beyond.

Today, we have invited you all in order to secure your buy-in, consent and readiness for piloting a vaccination programme in Holy Child Secondary School for girls of 9 – 14 years of age. Following your consent, we will carry out a pilot phase of vaccination for some of the girls in the next few weeks.

Dr. Linda Ayade,
First Lady, CRS
28th November, 2021

December 1, 2021
Innovate To Meet The New Normal, Dr. Linda Ayade Tells Staff.

The President of the Mediatrix Development Foundation and wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Linda Ayade, has said that the COVID-19 pandemic had created a new normal, and as such, visionary organizations must adopt new ways of doing things to achieve their developmental goals rather than waiting and wishing that things will return to how they used to be.

Speaking during an interactive session with staff of the Mediatrix Development Foundation (MDF), Dr. Ayade encouraged the staff to be especially creative in adopting new approaches in managing their school-based projects as the present reality no more encourages large gatherings, hence affecting the operations of the MDF Health Clubs in various schools across the state.

The Founder then called on all staff to put on their thinking caps and come up with innovative approaches in impacting communities in 2021 while tasking the management to step down trainings to the new staff.

Speaking earlier, the Chief Operating Officer of MDF, Mr. Jeffrey Adamade, briefed the President on the 2020 partnerships which he described as successful. MDF implemented various projects in the year under review including Peaceful Co-existence with UNHCR; the TAFT project focusing on empowerment of Refugees and Host communities in Akamkpa with UNWOMEN; and, the US Embassy-funded small grant project respectively.

About 15 of the 28 staff of MDF were present in the Calabar office during the interaction and each staff had the opportunity to share their experiences since joining the organization.

The Governor’s wife encouraged the staff to be diligent in their work and to consider their contributions to the NGO as an investment into humanity and their own career growth.

April 20, 2021
Ogoja Local Government Chairman Pledges Support For Mediatrix Development Foundation To Provide Livelihood To Cameroonian Refugees

By Admin

The Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Ishabor has pledged unwavering support for Mediatrix Development Foundation MDF, to ensure effective implementation of the livelihood project for the Cameroonian refugees in the local government.

Hon. Ishabor made this known on the 18th January, 2021 in his office when a team of Mediatrix Development Foundation paid him a courtesy/advocacy visit as part of stakeholders engagement to intimate him of her programme designed for both the refugees and host communities.

In his words “As a council, we are very determined to provide support that is within our reach to enable Mediatrix implement the livelihood project for the Cameroonian refugees in Ogoja.

“The HOLGA will give you the necessary support needed to achieve your result. Wherever you need us to come in, kindly intimate us and on time too.

“The United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR is doing exceedingly great in coordinating the affairs of refugees and we are very determined to provide the enabling support and environment for UNHCR and all implementing partners as long as the refugees continue to stay here, while we anticipate an end to the squabbles and skirmishes ravaging the refugees back in Cameroon”

Earlier, the team lead, Mr. Elijah Ugani intimated the Chairman of MDF plan to train and empower the refugees and host communities members on vocational skills in partnership with the local government structure.

Mr. Ugani listed vocational areas of the training to include; Plumbing & Tiling, Electrical Installation, Leather work (Shoe and bag making), Tailoring & Fashion designing, Hair styling & barbing, Catering & Pastries as well as POP painting and Ceiling work.

Ogoja Local Government Council has generously donated land for the housing of the Cameroonian refugees in Adagom 1 & 3 and Ukende.

January 19, 2021
Linda Ayade Condoles MDF Board Chairman, Ortamen Manz Denga On Father’s Death, Stresses That Heaven Was Missing An Angel For 76 Years He Had Lived On Earth

By Elijah Ugani

The wife of the Cross River State Governor and President/Founder of Mediatrix Development Foundation, Dr. Linda Ayade has commiserated with the Board Chairman of Mediatrix Development Foundation, Mr Ortamen Manz Denga over the death of his father, Pa Gideon Atule Denga.

Dr. Linda Ayade in a condolence massage to Mr. Manz said “It is with great sadness in my heart that I join your friends and well-wishers
to commiserate with you over the death of your beloved father.

“I can only imagine the palpable pain that can result from the loss of a father as dear as Pa Gideon Atule Denga!.

“Papa’s departure has provoked mixed feelings in my mind; feelings of thanksgiving for a fulfilled life and sadness for the vacuum his departure will leave in the hearts of those who were influenced and blessed by him. He was an honourable, genial and peace-loving man whose passing away will be deeply felt by all.

“Heaven was missing an angel for the 76 years that Papa lived on earth with us! So, we rejoice that he has returned to eternal rest with his Creator.
May the Almighty God grant you and your family the fortitude to bear the
irreplaceable loss of a noble personality”

November 27, 2020
Mediatrix Holds A One Day Training For Advocates And Social Media Influencers In Calabar

By Elijah Ugani – Calabar

Mediatrix Development Foundation (MDF), under the Spotlight Initiative, held a one day training for advocates and social media influencers with the view to create awareness on Gender Based Violence and inspire advocacy towards eliminating violence against women and girls.

Speaking at the training, at Treasure Land Hotels, Calabar on Friday, October 6th, 2020, the Chief Operating Officer of Mediatrix Development Foundation, Mr. Jeffrey Adamade charged the advocates to consider giving their best to engage the public with the view of ending all forms of violence against women and girls.

Violence against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world. It knows no social, economic or national boundaries.

Worldwide, an estimated one in three children and women will experience physical or sexual abuse in her lifetime.

Gender-based violence undermines the health, dignity, security and autonomy of its victims, yet it remains shrouded in the culture of silence.

Victims of violence can suffer sexual and reproductive health consequences, including forced and unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, traumatic fistula, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and even death.

The training was aimed at increasing the use of social accountability mechanisms by civil societies order to monitor and engage the ending of VAWG/SGBV/HP efforts and promoting women and girls’ SRHR.

The objectives of the training was as follows;

To increase the capacity of 16 participants (8 in Calabar and 8 in Obanliku) to act as social media advocates in response to violence against women and girls in Calabar and Obanliku local government areas.

To Foster discussions on existing laws in relation to GEWE/VAWG/SGBV/HP/SRHR

To build Partnership and Networks for Knowledge Exchange with relevant stakeholders

To Increase coordinated efforts to jointly advocate on GEWE/VAWG/SGBV/HP/SRHR

To give regular feedback on updates on GEWE/VAWG/SGBV/HP/SRHR in Cross River state

To Increase Capacity of Social Media Advocates on Various Social Media Handle and Reporting.

To setup State Media Team to to jointly advocate towards GEWE/VAWG/SGBV/HP/SRHR in Cross River State.

To improve participants knowledge on Gender Based Violence, types and effect in our communities.

To transfer new knowledge and skills through experience sharing on Violence Against programs. (Success stories, challenges and lessons learned)

The facilitators, Mr. Obase Okanke, took the participants through the various forms of violence against women and girls, while Mr. Valentine Bassey tutored them on the use of social media handles to report activities, awareness campaigns/sensitization and cases of gender based violence against women which increased their knowledge on GEWE/VAWG/SGBV/HP/SRHR, and Social Media Reporting.

One of the participants of the training, Mr. Boniface from Obanliku thanked thanked Mediatrix for the initiative to train them and maintained that despite his knowledge of ICT, he was exposed to so many things especially, twitter and promised to put in his best in the advocacy using social media to end all forms of violence against women and girls.

Social media handles were set up for participants to ease their work while working to end gender based violence against women and girls.

A WhatsApp group for reporting was set up for the trained advocates.

November 8, 2020

S/N	Position Title	Contract Type	Department	Location
1	Livelihood Assistant	STA	Programs	Ogoja

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