NOVEMBER 2022

The KBinet the diary of the KB Klub

Philanthropy

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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE KB KLUB

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THE KB KLUB 53rd ANNUAL

PHILANTHROPIC EVENT
The 53rd Annual philanthropic day of the KB
KLUB recorded huge success, meeting set
objectives with a smile on the face.

On the back of a successful 8-week online

awareness campaign, the free medical
outreach was one with much promise. Mapped
at the Christ Gospel Apostolic Church, Egbeda,
Alimosho LGA, Lagos State; effective
community entry and mobilization built
appropriate expectation from dwellers and
beyond. Awareness of this community
intervention took an upscale turn as the KB
KLUB visited Lagos Talks and Top Radio FM
media houses, ringing the bells of what would
be a power packed philanthropic event.

On the 22nd October 2022, it was time to act.

KBites looking sharp in their jerseys, set up at
the aforementioned venue and together with
the Omo Adugbo Association in Egbeda, began
an awareness march in the early hours of the
day to lay emphasis on the need to participate.

Correspondents from Arise news, The Punch,

Guardian and Business Day were clad with
their equipment, ready to see through
proceedings of this remarkable event.
The outreach commenced at 10am with an
opening prayer from Pastor Emmanuel Olufa,
Pastor Christ Gospel Apostolic Church, Egbeda. DKT international in conjunction with the
Following this was a health talk on breast and Rotaract Distrit 9110 demonstrated the
cervical cancer by Dr. Faola from R-Jolad practical use of HIV self-testing kits
Hospital. It was a pleasing sight to see the encouraging the need to protect and test for
attention paid to this talk and the interesting this virus. This was crowned with the
questions directed at the specialist. distribution of over 500 HIV self-testing kits.

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The outreach had a flow from anthropometry and BMI calculation, blood sugar and blood
pressure tests, breast and cervical screening, medical consultation, drug dispensing and
distribution of insecticide-treated nets. With dedication to assigned duties through co-
operation, we achieved the following:

Successful screening of 100 women between the ages of 25 and 65 for Breast and Cervical
Cancer performed by professionals from the Lagos State Ministry of Health.
Distribution of insecticide-treated nets for 50 pregnant women and children.
Community health education on the best practices to improve maternal health, breast &
cervical cancer awareness.
Free medical consultation and vital health checkups for over 150 women, men and
children.
Distribution of essential drugs to over 150 women, men and children.
Practical demonstration of the use of HIV self-testing kits and distribution of over 500 HIV
self-testing kits to men and women.

Built on philanthropy, the KB KLUB is steady giving, realizing the biggest philanthropic student-
organized outreach and the 9th philanthropic event this year.
All credits to God who made this possible and to KBites who remain together with the zeal to
achieve the very best.

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PROF. I.O OWOEYE

ERGONOMIC OUTREACH 2022

The 21st of August, 2022 saw the KB KLUB in her philanthropic attire as the klub embarked on an
outreach in conjunction with the University of Lagos Association of Physiotherapy students
(ULAPS), Life Kbite Prof. Abiodun Akinwutan, Ph.D., MPH, MBA, FASAHP, FACRM, Dr Mrs Oyefesobi of
Lagoon Hospital and Dr Abimbola Macaulay of Blooming Care Hospital.
This event was held in respect to the 40th ULAPS Annual HealthWeek 21/22 at Methodist Church,
102 Palm Avenue, Mushin, Lagos and in honor of Professor Isaac O. Owoeye, a pioneer in the
early days of Physiotherapy in the College of Medicine and a star academian.
Members of the KB KLUB arrived at the venue at about 10:30am, joined by a number of
volunteers and physiotherapists to set up the venue and put everything neccessary in place
before the arrival of the participants, who were still in the ongoing church service. An
orientation was carried out by Kbite Okusanya, just before the close of the church service to
enlighten church members on our objectives and their participation in the outreach. The
outreach commenced at about 1:00pm at the close of the church service, with the audience
coming out in their numbers to partake in the different aspects of the event such as; clinical
assessments (BMI assessment, gait analysis, functional tests on subjective information,
exercise prescription), obesity advice and prescription of drugs, and Ergonomics lecture.
This outreach was a 100% success with plans running smoothly and seamlessly. It also served
as an important opportunity for members of the KB KLUB to get familiar with the Physiotherapy
aspect of a medical outreach.

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TOWER OF REFUGE
ORPHANAGE VISIT
On 17th September 2022, KBites visited the
Tower of Refuge Orphanage for the 3rd time as
a a staple of our annual philanthropic events.
“You were with us when we started, we are 3
years old now and still, you continue to support
us. Thank you, KB KLUB”. These were the words
of a joyous Mrs. Mercy Arinze, the Director at
the Tower of Refuge Orphanage Home, Aguda,
Surulere as KBites joined by LifeKBites Omijie
Daltimore and Emeh Noel paid a third
philanthropic visit to share happy times with
the kids and staff at the facility.
The outreach was sponsored by LKB Omijie
Daltimore. KBites kept smiles on the faces of
these beautiful children by playing and
cheering with them and also gifting them food
items.
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Following this was a picture session with the
gifts that we came along with and a birthday
song for KBite Okusanya as it was his
birthday. The Director and children engaged
in a prayer session as they prayed for
continual blessings on the lives of all KBites
and the great KB KLUB. They also prayed for
the lingering strike to come to an end so that
we could lead on with the academic phases
of our lives. Their prayers were answered.
We are the KB KLUB. Philanthropy sits at the
centre of our existence, and we will continue
striving to build a society that we would be
proud to call OURS.
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A DERMATOLOGY-THEMED OUTREACH IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DERMATOLOGY
CLINIC OUTREACH MISSION

Since inception, the KB KLUB has placed primary focus on improving the quality of lives of
members of her immediate and far community. Students, the old, the young, everyone has a
place in the big heart of The KB KLUB.

On November 5th, we brought a partnership to life by holding a dermatology-themed

outreach in Ikate Primary Health Centre, Lekki. This was made possible through the ingenious
innovation of the Fola David Foundation and the industrious support of the Dermatology Clinic
outreach mission. This outreach saw us touch the lives of over 300 individuals. KBites, with
student volunteers handled the medical checks, pharmacy and medical consultation while
consultants from the Dermatology Clinic handled the many dermatology-related issues which
we had on ground that day.

The skin is the largest organ in the body. Many diseases are associated with the skin, and this
was well elaborated by Dr. Ify of The Dermatology Clinic and proper translation was conducted
by the KB Protocol, Folly Oluwaremilekun. Several drugs, skin care products including
sunscreen was provided for everyone.

This was a successful outreach by all margins and was attested to by all participants.

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LIFE KBITE PROF. OLADAPO
ASHIRU OFR, AT 72
On the 3rd of November 2022, our father and
grand patron in the person of Life KBite Professor
Oladapo Ashiru celebrated 72 years of a very
prosperous life. Professor Ashiru, OFR, the
Secretary-General of the International Federation
of Fertility Societies (IFFS), is living the dream. The
list of his numerous accomplishments seems
endless, ranging from being the current serving
President of the Academy of Medicine Specialties
in Nigeria to his remarkable strides in the field of
In-Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET)
in West Africa. He is the Chairman & Chief Medical
Director of MART GROUP of Health Services, a
health facility known for its infertility treatment and
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).
This year, LKB Ashiru invited the KB Klub personally
to his medical establishment, Medical ART Centre,
for his birthday party. KBites graced this invitation
and arrived at the venue ready to celebrate our
grand patron with great joy. We were able to
present the gifts to LKB Ashiru and express our
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gratitude to him for continued support
over the years. He commended the Klub
and our philanthropic activities of the
year, noting particularly the success of the
Klub’s publicity on social media, as well as
the general media presence of the Klub. In
attendance at the party were his wife, LKB
Shote, the MART Centre employees and
some of his family and friends. The
celebration started with a Guard of
Honour from KBites, followed by a toast
from all guests present. The Klub also
made sure to sing the “Happy Birthday”
song passionately to our dear Life KBite.
All in all, it was a wonderful event and we
are grateful to have been invited to
celebrate with LKB Ashiru. The KB Klub
appreciates Professor Oladapo Ashiru for
all that he does for the Klub and humanity
as a whole, we pray he sees many more
years on the face of this Earth and that he
continues to age gracefully, like fine wine.
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LIFE KBITE NWABUDIKE

SAMUEL'S WEDDING

“Love recognizes no barriers, it

jumps hurdles, leaps fences,
penetrates walls to arrive at its
destination, full of hope” –Maya
Angelou.

The KB Klub aims at grooming respectable gentlemen in the society according to her core
ethos: Philanthropy, Academic Excellence and Social Empowerment, all in all creating a man
who is well balanced. We also have time to unwind at the KB Klub and we did so by celebrating
with our dear Life KBite Nwabudike at his wedding ceremony on 10th September 2022 at the
Villa Park Hotel and Suite, FESTAC, Lagos. For us at the KB Klub, celebration with our Life KBites is
important and reinstates the brotherhood through which we are connected.

The Klub was invited by Life KBite Nwabudike, a former financial secretary and member of the
Klub, to his wedding reception, an invitation which was well received. KBites arrived in style,
looking well suited for the event in the attire for the day, a white traditional wear and a purple
fila (Yoruba cap). Upon arrival at the wedding reception, we were received very warmly by the
ushers and escorted to our reserved table. The wedding’s program of events went smoothly
and very seamlessly, the families of the bride and groom were all smiles and full of joy. As this
was a monumental moment for our Life KBite we made sure to dance and celebrate alongside
him and his bride as they enjoyed what is the beginning of a prosperous life together. He was
also given a well-deserved honorary Guard of Honour, customary of the Klub, by KBites and
other Life KBites in attendance. Of course, KBites were jolly as well; we ate, drank, danced and
celebrated our dear life KBite as he steps into a new and fruitful chapter of his life.

In totality, the wedding was very beautiful and thoroughly enjoyed by all KBites. The KB Klub
wishes Life KBite Nwabudike Samuel and his wife the very best on this wonderful and blissful
journey, may the years ahead be filled with lasting joy!

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CLEARVIEW HOSPITAL
ANNIVERSARY

of the leading healthcare providers, Clearview Hospital, Lagos, headed by our very own Life
Dr. F.K. Ajayi, marked its 5th year anniversary of service in Nigeria. Upon its inception in 2017,
view flagged off as a mother and child care facility with a special emphasis on fertility
cine, and has grown to house other services such as pediatrics, fibroid treatment and general
cal care, offering quality care in a cost-effective manner.
Bite Dr. F.K. Ajayi, while speaking at the anniversary celebration, recalled the humble
nings of the institution, and showed appreciation to everyone who had supported its growth
ar. Emphasizing on growing together, Life KBite Dr. Ajayi also recalled that Clearview had
ed in strategic partnerships with Women Community to bring affordable payment plans to
for Gynecological procedures and IVF via a Maternal 8
Health Service Scheme Programme.
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INTERVIEW WITH LIFE KBITE

PROF. AKINWUNTAN

Members of the KB KLUB, on the 29th October, met with Life KBite Prof. Akinwuntan, one of the
many gems of the KLUB. It was a special moment for the young members, as he unraveled the
story behind his success in an exclusive interview with the KLUB, in principle with featuring as
the a Face of the upcoming MEDIPHIL 2022 magazine.
Professor Akinwuntan, currently serving as the KB Counsel, has always shown full support to the
KLUB, hence one of the factors towards his nomination as the cover of the next magazine of the
KLUB.
The interview, which was filled with so many intriguing stories about hard-work, patience, and
persistence, left the KBites inspired with extra determination.

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INAUGURATION OF LIFE KBITES

AKINWUNTAN & BUTALI

On the 29th of October 2022, two of our Life KBites in persons of Professor Butali Azeez and
Professor Abiodun Akinwuntan were inaugurated into the Acaademy of Medicine Specialities
of Nigeria.

The Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria is a non-profit organization of the leading

medical experts in Nigeria and of Nigerian extraction. The Academy, which was incorporated in
2019 seeks to fill a long- existing gap for top medical professionals to influence public health/
(health care) in the nation from policy level. The Academy is both an honorific membership
and a policy research organization.

The KB KLUB heartily congratulates them both.

Recognized for pioneering and contributing to laudable achievements and successes in the
field of Medicine, we are hugely proud and once again, celebrate this achievement with our
Life KBites.

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MEETING WITH HON. KUNLE

SONAME

On Sunday, 18th September, 2022 the KB Klub officially met with Honorable Kunle Soname in Ikenne, Ogun
State to discuss some matters pertaining to the Klub. This visit was an especially long-awaited and highly
anticipated one. Honorable Kunle Soname is a well-established politician, philanthropist, sport enthusiast
and billionaire businessman with a very much diversified business portfolio. He heads a number of
organizations such as: Bet9ja, Value Jet, BLFA hotels as well as ownership of two football clubs: a Portuguese
club called Clube Desportivo Feirense and a homegrown club called Remo Stars Football Club, which plays
in the Nigerian Professional Football League.
The Keebite, KBite Aiyeyemi, KB Viceroy, KBite Akinwande, KBrite, KBite Eze and KBite Femi-Adeniyi were the
KBites who handled this meeting. KBites arrived a few hours earlier to watch a football match in the REMO
STARS FOOTBALL CLUB STADIUM, seated in the VIP section, to watch a match between Remo Stars F.C. & AS
Forces Armees Royales de Rabat of Morocco. Although it ended in a defeat by one goal for the Remo Stars,
the match was a tough and well-fought one down to the wire. The stadium was also a very standard one,
extremely comfortable and very relaxing.

We then proceeded to handle the business of the day which was a courtesy visit to Honorable Kunle
Soname. At the start of the meeting, we also had the privilege of seeing a Super Eagles legend in the person
of Victor Ikpeba aka The Monaco Prince. During the course of the meeting, we presented Honorable Soname
a copy of our magazine, as a well-detailed proposal for our upcoming philanthropic events. These were
received warmly, and majority of our requests were granted by the Bet9ja Chairman. We also briefed him on
the Klub, highlighting our core ethos: Philanthropy, Academic Excellence and Social Empowerment.
The meeting was an extremely successful one which yielded all manners of positive response from him. It is
safe to say that there is a well-established relationship between Honorable Kunle Soname and the KB Klub.
The Klub would also like to specially thank Barrister Femi Adeniyi who served as a bridge between Honorable
Kunle Soname and the KB Klub.

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CELEBRATING UNILAG AT
60
To wrap up the year-long celebration that has been
planned for the Diamond Jubilee of the University of
Lagos, the 3rd of October was set aside to
commemorate the 60th anniversary of this great
institution.
The event which was themed “Touchdown at the Root”
was held at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba, and
spear-headed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of
the Governing Council, Distinguished Senator (Dr) Prince
Lanre Tejuoso, also saw the attendance of members of
the Governing Council, staff, students, and alumni of the
University. An exhibition was held afterwards at the main
campus, Akoka.
The Pro-Chancellor, in his opening remarks, spoke about
his early years at the University of Lagos. He traced his
connection to the UNILAG education brand back to when
he enrolled in the University of Lagos Staff School 55
years ago. He said: “How providential it is that I am Pro-
Chancellor at a time like this." He urged the incoming
Vice-Chancellor to look in the direction of hi-tech
software and gadgets that will put the University at the
centre of innovative education.
"In fact, on my way to this venue, I was day
dreaming. I was trying to look for my class,
because this (Idi-Araba campus) was my main
location as a student.”
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The President of the KB KLUB, College of Medicine,
University of Lagos, who was also in attendance,
spoke on the industrial strike action by the
Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU),
highlighting some of it’s adverse effects on the
medical students. He stated this in a brief
interview held at the event. One of the highlights
of the event was the attendance of two senior
professors who had graduated with the Pioneer
and Third graduating classes of the university.
Professor Olaide Abbas, a member of the third
set (1964–1967), later served the University of
Lagos as Dean of the Faculty of Science.
Professor Olakunle Iyanda, a member of the
pioneer set (1962–1955), was a former Dean of
the Faculty of Business Administration. They both
reminisced and described to the audience what
it was like to be an Akokite in the 1960s. The Vice-
Chancellor shared an intriguing fact about his
past, saying that Professor Olaide Abbas was the
Dean who hired him into the Department of
Botany in 1990. The memories shared by both
retired professors, about their time as UNILAG
undergraduates, their recollections of the good
old days when they had it good as students, and
their expressions of hope for a better future for
the university were a lovely sight to behold. They
represented the distinguished past of the
University of Lagos at the ceremony in person.
He went on to congratulate the University and all
stakeholders working together to make sure the
institution remains the Nation’s pride and the
University of First choice.
Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, FAS, Vice-
Chancellor, echoed the Pro-closing Chancellor's
remarks in his address and stated that "my time
as the representative of God here at the
University of Lagos expires next month." He
expressed his thanks to God for allowing him to
serve in this capacity and for the grace he had
received to survive the storm that had the
potential to end his term in office.
The Vice-Chancellor also highlighted some of
the commendable feats the University attained
during his time in office.
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END OF TENURE VALEDICTORY

PROGRAMME OF THE OUTGOING VICE
CHANCELLOR, UNILAG

The year 2022 has been a very busy year for the KB KLUB as the KLUB organized and embarked
on different Philanthropic activities. In the bid to see to the successes of these events, the KLUB
partnered with a number of organizations and individuals alike, thereby holding meetings and
granting interviews to some prominent individuals in the process.

In light of this, the out-going and 12th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor
Oluwatoyi Ogundipe FAS, hosted members of the KB KLUB on Monday, 25th July 2022 where he
granted an interview session with the KLUB. He shared some his success stories with the KLUB
as well as some of his achievements in office as a Vice-Chancellor.

Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe has been an exceptional leader for the staff and students of
the University of Lagos, the KB Klub wishes him the very best in the next chapter of his life.

You can catch the full interview with the outgoing Vice Chancellor on YouTube by clicking this
link.

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KB KLUB MEETS OONI OF IFE.

ROYALTY MEETS PHILANTHROPY

Sunday, 13th November 2022: A day with memories that would remain in gold.
Alongside Life KBite Gbadamosi (the popular and foremost speed painter popularly known as
Fola David), KBites between the late hours of Sunday, November 13th and the early hours of
Monday, November 14th paid a visit to the monarch of the Yoruba kingdom of Ile-Ife, Oba
Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; (Ojaja II) CFR, the Ooni of Ife, at Eko Hotel and Suites. The Ooni sits at
the centre of humanitarianism, philanthropy and goodwill. He is a symbol of hope and the
voice of the people.
A very cheerful and accommodating personality, he commended the men in suits on our very
unique style of dressing as medical students. The essence, history and affiliations of the KB
KLUB was introduced by the Keebite who emphasized our core ethos of Philanthropy,
Academic Excellence and Social Empowerment. This was received well by the Ooni. Reaching
out to over 3,000 people this year, the KBrite then discussed in extensive details the success
achieved by the KLUB in philanthropy.
The discussion flowed smoothly as the Ooni lightened the air with warm remarks. Representing
goodwill and philanthropy, we made some requests to the Ooni which also met his warm
acceptance. Light jokes flew across the room as the Ooni shared in the peculiar and
trademark greeting of the KB KLUB: "KB KB!"
We took pictures thereafter and the meeting came to a close. A painting by Life KBite
Gbadamosi Fola-David was also officially presented to the Ooni, with whom another meeting
is imminent.

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The KB KLUB felicitates with Professor Folasade Ogunsola, who is a

patron of the KLUB, on her appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Lagos.

A visionary scholar and a phenomenal woman, we look forward to

your exciting accomplishments and wish you success on this
journey of taking our university through a historic path.

Congratulations Ma. We are highly proud of you!

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 Credits
This newsletter was prepared and designed by members of
the Editorial Board of the KB KLUB

Madehin Mustapha - Editor-in-Chief

Olomiyete Ayobami - Team Lead, Design
Odekunle Alim - Team Member, Design
Onyegbula Covenant - Contributing Editor
Femi-Adeniyi Oladapo - Contributing Editor
Dere Jibril - Contributing Editor

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