Board of trustees
Ogo Maduewesi
Executive Director
Ogo is the founder of Vitiligo Support and Awareness Foundation (VITSAF). A practical human and an advocate for change, Ogo is selfless and passionate about influencing positively the thinking, mindsets, attitudes and value system of person’s distressed by Vitiligo. Ogo is a Social Entrepreneur and a committed self-development advocate, who was so passionate about empowering young girls (primarily in the rural areas) before she was diagnosed with vitiligo. The urgency for a Vitiligo Support and Awareness came out of Ogo’s experience living with vitiligo, the psychological impact of the condition and the lack of awareness amongst the general public.
She is holds a Certificate in Social Sector Management (SSM) and a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management (CEM) from the prestigious Enterprise Development Center (EDC) – Pan Africa University (PAU), Lagos. She also holds a post-graduate Diploma in Financial Management, from University of Ado-Ekiti and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Administration and Management, from Rivers State Polytechnic.
On the 5th of Nov. 2011, Ogo Maduewesi received an award, ‘Indulge Wellness Award’in the category of Self-Esteem and Confidence. it states ‘For your commitment to Vitiligo Support and Awareness Campaign, restoring confidence and self acceptance….’
Ogo is an alumni of EDC – Pan-African University and a Goldman Sachs Scholar. Ogo is also a scholar of African American Institute/Coca Cola African Foundation.
(Mrs.) O. A. George
Pharmaceutical Adviser
Mrs. Olubukunola (Bukky) George is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Health Plus Pharmacy. She is a Registered Pharmacist with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria. She has an MBA specializing in Marketing. In 2005, she attended the Owner Manager Programme at the Lagos Business School. She is presently a PhD student of Natural Health in the USA.
Mrs. George has over 15 years professional experience which includes the Pharmaceutical Industry (Quality Control, Production, Sales and Marketing) and Hospital Pharmacy, but her real passion is in Community Pharmacy. She worked at UK’s landmark Pharmacy; John Bell & Croyden and managed a branch of Lloyd’s Pharmacy, also in the UK.
Health Plus Pharmacy started in April 1999, as a small retail pharmacy in G.R.A. Ikeja. Over the past nine years, the business has grown phenomenally to five strategic branches and a corporate headquarters.
The mission of Health Plus is to help people achieve *Optimum Health and Vitality* and its vision is to be *The Pharmacy of Choice in Nigeria*.
Mrs. George’s strengths include: a strong academic foundation, a passion for excellence, a knack for selling, a determination to raise the standards in retail pharmacy practice. She has an eye for detail, plenty of energy, a can- do’ attitude and is a great organizer. She is absolutely devoted to continuous learning especially topics on business skills and personal development. At Health Plus, Mrs. George is responsible for Business Development and Training.
Mrs. George is a volunteer mentor for The Fate Foundation, an NGO for budding entrepreneurs. She is also a motivational speaker for small business owners and university students. Mrs. George believes that everyone has the potential to be great. Her advice is to start small, start with whatever you already have, take the first steps and God will orchestrate the rest for your success and to His glory.
Prof. Edith Nkechi Nnoruka
Medical Adviser
Passed on to glory, 24th April 2010
Prof (MRS) Edith Nkechi Nnoruka is a seasoned Consultant Physician/Dermo-Venereologist at College of Medicine, UNTH Enugu. She is a Professor of Dermato-venereology, Part-time Consultant Dermato-Venereologist, Park Lane Specialist Hospital, Enugu.
She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD), a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. She has a Masters in Clinical Dermatology of the University of London, with Bachelors of Medicine and surgery of the University of Nigeria.
She has contributed immensely to Dermatology in African and the Dermatology Department and college of Medicine, to the country and to knowledge through research. She is a Professional (Medical) consultant to Bodies and organizations such as
- WHO/TDR (Clinical Monitor),
- USAID (Family Health International), and
- APOC/WHO (Onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis).
Prof. E. N. Nnoruka has well over 30 publications in renowned Journals of Dermatology (both International and National Journals) and chapters in books such as Skin of Color.
Barr. Ike Okafor
Legal Adviser
Barr. Ike Okafor is a legal adviser, passionate about supporting persons living with Vitiligo to live positively
Advisory Board
I. Caroline Le Poole Ph.D
Associate Professor of Pathology
Loyola University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Ms. Arinola Adeniyi
SPA, Director of Venivici Health Club & Spa
Izu Ojukwu
Digital Jungle Studio
Patricia Omoqui
Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Life Coach and
Author of Clarify Your Purpose & Live It
Femi Segun
PR Consultant
Emeka Nsofor
Human Support Services
Dr Umeh Charles S
Clinical Psychologist College of Medicine
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital –LUTH
