Media & Press – The M. Kukoyi Foundation

On AIT News

Watch the impact that the M.Kukoyi Foundation is making on citizens of Nigeria. Africa Independent Television, also known as AIT, is a privately owned television broadcaster in Nigeria.

Trauma Care

CPR Training

In The Guardian

“A group, M. Kukoyi Foundation (MKF), in partnership with Health Emergency Initiative (HEI), has assisted 39 critically injured Road Traffic Accident (RTA) victims in Lagos. Founder of MKF, Dr. Mobola Kukoyi, who disclosed this, said it recorded an 82 percent survival rate in 2022. She noted that avoidable deaths from road crashes are becoming a threat to young people in Nigeria. According to her, there is a need for an urgent and broad-based action to address this malady…..”

In Ogun Today

“No fewer than 39 crash victims have so far benefited from the Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) accident victims rescue intervention project in partnership with the M. Kukoyi Foundation (MKF). This is contained in statement on Monday by Mr Paschal Achunine, Executive Director, HEI. Achunine said that the targeted beneficiaries for the intervention project expected to run for three months was 42. The duration for this project is three months with target to reach more than 42 beneficiaries across Lagos State,” he said.….”

In Uncovered

“Achunine, commended the Board of MKF Foundation for their unrelenting support to the social well-being of Nigerians.He noted that the existing MoU HEI signed with FRSC, National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi , FMC, Ebute Metta and selected hospitals in Lagos State would enhance chances of prompt resuscitation and stabilisation of crash victims when taken to these facilities. Meanwhile, Dr Mobola Kukoyi, Founder, MKF, noted that avoidable deaths from road crashes was becoming an existential threat to young people in Nigeria.Kukoyi stressed that in view of this, urgent and broad-based action was needed by all to address the malady. He, therefore, encouraged other corporate organisations as well as public-spirited Nigerians to partner with HEI so as to continue providing rescue service to accident victims..….”

In Scooper Media

“Concerned about untimely deaths and the menace of Road Traffic Accident as the biggest killer of young people in Nigeria as reported by World Health Organization (WHO) recently. The M.Kukoyi Foundation (MKF) has partnered with Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) to assist scores of critically injured Road Traffic Accident (RTA) victims access care within the first 24hours. In 2022 alone, this collaboration wholly funded by MKF assisted 39 crash victims with 82% survival rate...….”

In Business Day

“A non-governmental organisation- Mobola Kukoyi Foundation (MKF) and Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) have partnered to deepen training on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with the aim of saving lives in emergency situations. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a procedure that helps to save a person’s life when breathing or the heart stops. When a person’s heart stops beating, he or she is in cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is a situation in which the heart cannot pump blood to the rest of the body, including the brain and lungs – this can result in death……”

Education

Infrastructure Development

Location, Nasarawa, Nigeria, 2021

Construction of a restroom facility at L.E.A Primary School.

We believe that the learning environment should be enjoyable and wholesome for children, providing a space with basic amenities. Unfortunately, the only toileting facility at the L.E.A. Primary school for many years was an unfinished and abandoned structure where students and staff would use in the open. Through collaboration with the Mercy Michael Foundation, we constructed a brand new restroom facility for the school. Along with the new restroom, we also provided notebooks and backpacks to the students to support their learning.

UAB International Student Award

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

The M. Kukoyi Foundation sponsors the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) National Alumni Society Mobola Kukoyi, MD Scholar Award for international students. More information can be found here.

2016: Huang Hanziao
2018: Yahya Mohammed
2019: Sahila Sarjana
2021: Gurvir Singh Pabla

School Bag Donation for Hope

Makoko Anglican Primary School, Lagos, Mainland, 2022

We donated a total of 40 school bags as a compassionate initiative aimed at providing essential school bags to underprivileged students in our community. Recognizing the significance of proper school supplies in a student’s education journey, this project seeks to alleviate the financial burden on families and empower students with the tools they need to succeed. We believe in bridging the educational disparity gap. By distributing school bags, we strive to promote equality and create an inclusive learning environment where all students have an equal opportunity to learn and grow. The provision of school bags is not just about the physical item, but also about empowering students with a sense of dignity and pride. A well-equipped student feels prepared and motivated to engage actively in their studies.

Healthcare

Community

COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Location: Lagos, Nigeria. 2020

Most recent estimates suggest that roughly half of the Nigerian population live on about $3 per day. The financial implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown thus affected a significant proportion of the population. MKF collaborated with local organizations (listed below) who were actively involved in relief efforts to provide food supplies, facemasks, sanitizers, soap, as well as general health education, in Lagos and Nasarawa States. Through the generous contributions of our partners, we raised $2670 towards this cause and supported 384 families. Enjoy the video summary and slideshow.

Collaborating Nigerian Organizations
Mercy Michael Foundation
COVID AID Volunteer Distribution Network
Citizen for Citizen Nigeria
RCCG, Jesus House
RCCG, Triumphant Parish

Collaboration with The Life Development Center

Location: Chicago, Illinois. 2020

The Life Development Center (LDC) is a community organization geared towards youth development, community engagement and economic empowerment in Chicago, IL. We contributed towards the establishment of a food bank for individuals financially affected by the COVID-pandemic.

Feed the Elderly Christmas Initiative

Location, Nasarawa, Nigeria, 2021.

During the 2021 holiday season, we had the wonderful opportunity to hold a social, medical and dental drive for elderly community in Nasarawa, Nigeria. We provided food items, clothing, basic preventive medical screenings, and dental services (cleanings and cavity fillings) to 119 individuals. This is a population that is often overlooked, and we are grateful for the opportunity to make an impact.