The LWI Annual Multisectoral Exposition, GHB2013 took place at Havilah Centre, Victoria Island Lagos from Wednesday April 17th -Friday April 19th 2013.
The event which was well attended by dignitaries from all walks of life, brought together the multisectors of the economy under the banner of healthcare.
The event ‘bankers’, Skye Bank Plc, made a corporate statement of distinction and panache, as their exquisite exhibition stand welcomed all attendees to the 3-day exposition. The event airline,United Airlines, had a palpable presence while Oando Plc made a statement with its display stand and the O-Gas which gave out 2 cylinders of gas daily as free raffle draw wins.
Day 1: OIL & GAS DAY AT GHB2013
The event was declared open on behalf of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Lagos, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, by the Honorable Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources Engr Taofeek Tijani, who in his personal recognition Chaired the opening Plenary Session at GHb2013 titled ‘Power & Energy’ – a boost to the Ecosystem and robust health.
PROMINENT GUESTS AND ATTENDEES: The Honorable Commissioner of Energy & Mineral Resources Lagos State representing His Excellency the Governor and in his own personal recognition, the Honorable Commissioner of Health Lagos State Dr Jide Idris represented by Dr Femi Olugbile, Hon Permsec Health Lagos, Honorable Minister of Health, Republic of Mozambique Dr Alexandre Manguele ably represented by Dr Celia Goncalves, GMD/CEO Skye Bank Plc Mr Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti (represented), Chairman National Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC Dr Sam Amadi ably represented by Chief of Staff at the National Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC Dr C. Obi , Chairman Nigeria Economic Summit Group NESG Mr Folusho Phillips, Chairman International Energy Services Limited IESL Dr Diran Fawibe, Group Head community Relations Oando Plc Mr Sam Onyenwe, DG SON Dr Joseph Odumodu (represented), Chairman Energy Group Dr Jimoh Ibrahim,OFR, LLM Harvard ably represented by the CEO Energy Group Mrs Bridget Henry-Iyasere, Country Director United Airlines Mr Gary Bidmead, SSA to Governor on Energy & Mineral Resources Lagos State, President West African Women Association WAWA ; an organ of ECOWAS, Mrs Beatrice Ubeku, Director of Public Health Lagos State Dr Jemilade Longe, Clinical Director of St Nicholas Hospital Dr Ebun Bamgboye, among others.
MEDIA:Prominently present were: Businessday team led by Kemi Ajumobi and Tony Osae-Brown, Oxford Business Group led by Andrea and Solaine, CTL Africa Cable Satellite TV led by Fathia Plange, Silverbird TV / Rythm FM led by adesuwa and , the Africa Oil & Gas report AOGR
PLENARIES: With the theme ‘Sustaining Wealth creation through Health Solutions & Partnerships’; and subtheme ‘Power & Energy’ – a boost to the Ecosystem and robust health’; the day’s Plenaries were led by the Honorable commissioner for Energy & mineral Resources Engr Taofeek Tinaji (Plenary 1) and Dr Diran Fawibe (Plenary 2).
The plenaries highlighted the Green Gas, Green evolution and even Gree cooking through WAWA. It was very enlightening and eye-opening as NESG took us through the topic Health and Entrepreneurship’. All the speakers were very eloquent and Engr Tijani’s Plenary was extremely stimulating and rewarding.
LWI HEALTH FAIR: LiveWell Initiative LWI offered FREE health screenings , free counselling and free medicines to all attendees who stopped over at the adjoining LWI Health Fair. Free screenings were carried out including BP, Sugar, Stress Test, BMI, malaria Tests, Hepatitis B Screening, HIV/AIDS voluntary Counselling and Testing in partnership with the USAID APIN Initiative.
RAFFLE DRAW: The raffle draw took place on Day 1, for one of the two donated United Airlines return tickets to Houston. The draw was conducted by Director of Public Health Lagos State, Dr Jemilade Longe and , the winner was Mr Francis of UTC Group.
The event was quite fulfilling, with a great turnout of attendees. Nestle was very generous with its distribution of free Water, Golden Morn Breakfast and maggi-cooked meals for women at GHB2013. Schools and Professionals from all walks of life attended the ‘very busy’ exposition. SeveralPharmaceutical companies present gave out free multivitamins and tonics including Takebe by Megacare/Tarok Group,Multamin by May & Baker and Ovacare/Oligocare by Adler Vitabiotics Group.
LWI SMILE!:
Everyone went home with the LWI Smile…at GHB2013.
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