Sola POPOOLA
United Nations Federation of International ASTRO (UNFIA) has presented Ambassadorial Awards to some promoters of herbal clinics in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital
UNFIA Africa regional coordinator ,Professor Olumuyiwa Babalola presented the awards to some deserving individuals during his symbolic yuletide visit to the Pace Setters State .
Among the awardees are : the founder of Roboss Holistic & Wellness Centre, Acu Ademola Rotimi Adewale, Rehoboth Herbs International,Dr (Mrs) Olaoye Omobolanle Adeseeni and the owner of Louange Herbals,. AMAO OLUFUNSO AKINTUNDE .
Professor Babalola also the occasion to call at the residence of the former governor of Oyo state ,DR. VICTOR SHOWEMIMO OLUNLOYO ‘s residence at Molete area of the state.
Giving the rational behind the awards, Professor Babalola explained that
Ambassadors are usually already successful individuals in their careers before being nominated for an ambassadorship.
According to him,” Health Ambassadors are individuals who are committed to helping to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals in their community and complete the Health Ambassador Program. Health Ambassador Opportunities: Teach youth and adult courses in your community”
He said that they also have some connection to top officials in the U.S. government.
“To achieve such success and good connections, you must be very intelligent and knowledgeable about government and politics.
“A patient ambassador provides personal care for patients in a hospital. Their job duties involve providing hospital information; giving emotional support, particularly on behalf of children; and relaying any issues to nurses or other medical staff. Their duties do not include providing medical care.
“This UNFIA Herbal or Health Ambassadors’ programme encourages people working or studying in healthcare to volunteer one hour of their time per year to speak in schools and colleges about their roles or participate in careers events and activities act as a support in the health promotion work at group level for the health ambassador. organising training/workshops about physical activity and mental wellbeing. organising network meetings.
“As a cohort, Ambassadors serve as leaders and role models who support their peers in developing sustainable skills as they create their personal definition of wellbeing. Ambassadors are certified peer-educators who develop tangible, professional, and health education skills.”