LASG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO END TUBERCULOSIS IN COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LASG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO END TUBERCULOSIS IN COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS STATE The Lagos State Government on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to completely eradicate Tuberculosis (TB) at the grassroots level across the metropolis.  The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District III, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke made this known during a courtesy visit by the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria team to her Ikoyi office, emphasising the present administration's commitment to continually prioritise health security across the state. She said the Lagos State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Sanwo-Olu, is a Tuberculosis (TB) champion with the mandate of ending TB now and the continuous expansion of TB scale-up diagnostic centres.  According to her, “The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Sanwo-Olu is a TB champion. We, the team at the Lagos State Health District III, are satisfying Madam First Lady in achieving our TB mandate. Every day, when we turn on our TV we see ...

CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE VISITS HER FORMER KINDERGARTEN TEACHER IN NSUKKA. (VIDEO/PHOTO).



 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Visits Her Former Kindergarten Teacher In Nsukka



Literature Meets Legacy, as Chimamanda Visits Her Kindergarten Teacher


On a quiet afternoon in Nsukka, there came a moment that would stir more than thirty years of memories. Standing at the door was internationally acclaimed novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, radiant and humble, holding a bouquet of gratitude. She had come to visit Mr. Raphael Idoko, her kindergarten teacher. Now grey-haired and frail but still sharp-eyed, Mr. Idoko was momentarily speechless. His former pupil, now a global literary icon, had not forgotten him. As they embraced, time folded in on itself: the little girl with curious eyes had returned, bearing stories, success, and heartfelt thanks.


“Mr Idoko was a wonderful teacher. He made a difference in my life. I think about him often. I said I must come and thank him,” Chimamanda said. Elated, Idoko embraced her, saying, “I understand that you have a new name now,” to which Chimamanda replied, “I am still Ngozi.” Mr. Idoko informed his guest that his granddaughter also bears the name Chimamanda. 


Chimamanda's visit was more than a gesture in a world quick to forget its humble beginnings. It was a tribute to one of the many teachers who made her dreams count; who believed, encouraged, and planted seeds in her tender mind. That day in Nsukka, literature met legacy, and a teacher’s life’s work found its loudest echo in the quiet knock of a grateful student.

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