John Ogbu John Uzo Ogbu (May 9, 1939 – 20 August 2003) was a Nigerian-American anthropologist and professor known for his theories on observed phenomena involving race and intelligence , especially how race and ethnic differences played out in educational and economic achievement. He suggested that being a "caste-like minority" affects motivation and achievement, depressing IQ scores . He also concluded that some students did poorly because high achievement was considered " acting white" among their peers. Ogbu was also involved in the 1996 controversy surrounding the use of African American Vernacular English in public schools in Oakland, California . The 2000 book Eminent Educators: Studies in Intellectual Influence focused on him as one of "four intellectual giants of the 20th century." John Ogbu Born John Uzo Ogbu May 9, 1939 Nigeria Died 20 August 2003 (age 64) Early life and education Born in the village of Umudome in Ebonyi State, Ogbu attended Hope Waddell Training Institute and Methodist Teachers' Training College. He enrolled at Princeton Theological Seminary , but soon transferred to the University of California, Berkeley to study anthropology , earning his baccalaureate in 1965, his master's degree in 1969, and his Ph.D. in 1971. He taught at UC Berkeley from 1970 until his death. Involuntary minorities Ogbu argues [1] that cultural differences alone cannot account for differences in minority education, since some minority communities do quite well and others do not. In addition, he observes that in some cases groups of people of the same race but located in different countries manifested different ability and/or achievement levels according to some measures. Ogbu points out that there are two kinds of differences between cultures. There are primary differences, which existed before cultures came into contact with each other. Then, there are secondary differences, which come into existence when two cultures interact with each other. He says that many of these secondary differences are created by subordinate groups in opposition to the cultural references of the dominant group. In the U.S. context, Ogbu concluded that among U.S. Americans there are "voluntary minorities" (groups of immigrants who chose to come to the United States, and their descendants) versus "involuntary" or "caste-like" minorities (descendants of groups of persons who found themselves in the United States, or under United States jurisdiction, against their will). Voluntary minorities (e.g. Korean-Americans) tend to manifest nonoppositional secondary differences with the dominant culture. On the other hand, involuntary minorities (e.g. Native Americans) tend to manifest oppositional secondary differences with the dominant culture. However, both voluntary nonoppositional cultural subjects and involuntary oppositional cultural subjects are required to adhere to dominant (white) American cultural frames of reference if they want to acquire upward social mobility. In Minority Education and Caste (1978), Ogbu argued that involuntary minorities often adopted an oppositional identity to the mainstream culture in response to a glass ceiling imposed or maintained by white society on the job-success of their parents and others in their communities. Therefore, he reasoned, some non-whites "failed to observe the link between educational achievement and access to jobs." [2] Often, the oppositional culture/identity created by the involuntary minority involves the incorporation of attitudes, behaviors, and speech styles that are stigmatized by the dominant group, which, of course, precludes those who adopt the manifestations of the oppositional culture from external success in the dominant culture. When immigrant minorities (voluntary minorities) acquire the language of the dominant culture, it is seen as an addition to the first language (nonoppositional primary differences). However, when nonimmigrant minorities (involuntary minorities) acquire the language of the dominant culture, it is the negation of their oppositional culture, and thus their cultural reality. Acting white In 1986 Signithia Fordham co-authored, along with Ogbu, a study which concluded that some African American students in a Washington, D.C. , high school did not live up to their academic potential because of the fear of being accused of "acting white." Ogbu further echoed these findings in his 2003 book Black American Students in an Affluent Suburb: A Study of Academic Disengagement (which summarized his nine- month research on the educational gap between white and African-American students in the Shaker Heights City School District located in the upscale Cleveland suburb of Shaker Heights, Ohio ). He concluded that these students' cultural attitudes hindered their own academic achievement and that these attitudes are too often neglected by parents, educators and/or policymakers. Though the study's conclusions gained a popular foothold and have been espoused by such noted figures as Bill Cosby, a later study obtained different results. In 2003, Karolyn Tyson, a sociologist, and William Darity Jr , an economist, both at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, directed an 18- month study at eleven North Carolina schools which found that white and black students have essentially the same attitudes about scholastic achievement; students in both groups want to succeed in school and show higher levels of self-esteem when they do better in school. The results of this study have been published in a book by Stanford sociologist Prudence Carter [3] A 2006 study titled An Empirical Analysis of "Acting White" by Roland G. Fryer, Jr. at Harvard University and Paul Torelli suggested that the phenomenon has a statistically significant effect on black student achievement, but only in certain school contexts. In public schools with high interracial contact and among high achieving students, there was an effect, but there was little or no effect in predominantly black or private schools. [4] African American Vernacular English Main article: African American Vernacular English In 1996, Ogbu played a prominent role in the debate about the utility of African American Vernacular English. As a member of a task force on African American education in Oakland, California he noted that linguists (e.g., William Labov, John Rickford, Walt Wolfram, and others) have long distinguished between the "standard" or "proper" English required in the classroom and black vernacular English spoken at home and with peers. Ogbu encouraged teachers to become familiar with and to make use of this variety (called " Ebonics" by the Oakland Unified School District) in helping speakers of African American Vernacular English acquire Standard American English in addition to their "home" variety.

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Meet Kimberly Anyadike, The Youngest Black Female Pilot

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Kimberly Anyadike (born 1994) is an African-American pilot from Compton, California . She is known for being the youngest African-American woman to complete a transcontinental flight across the United States, flying a single-engine Cessna 172 from coast to coast at the age of 15. Born 1994 Compton, California, U.S.A. Education University of California, Los Angeles Known for Completing a transcontinental flight across the United States. Early life Born in 1994, Anyadike grew up in Compton, California. [1] She has two siblings: an older brother and sister. [2] Her parents are originally from Nigeria, [3] and their surname Anyadike means "eye of the warrior" in the Igbo language. [4][5] Anyadike took dance lessons at the Lula Washington Dance Academy, served as a junior lifeguard at Venice Beach for five years, and volunteered as a youth leader at her local church. [3] At a young age, she showed a strong interest in medical science and anatomy; her mother taught her to identify and name all 206 bones in the body. [2] Anyadike later attended science classes at the Charles Drew University Saturday Science Academy, an L.A.-based STEM subjects program for youth ranging in age from preschool to Grade 12. [2] Aviation training Anyadike took her first flying lessons at the age of 12, attending an after-school aviation program offered by Tomorrow's Aeronautical Museum for disadvantaged youths. [6][7] She was inspired to take lessons after reading about Jonathan Strickland, a earlier participant of the program who became the youngest person to fly a fixed-wing aircraft and a helicopter solo in a single day. [2] Anyadike paid for her flight lessons with "museum dollars" earned by washing airplanes and working odd jobs around the Compton Airport. [1] As part of the program's requirements, she maintained a strong academic record throughout the period. [3] Despite having a fear of heights, Anyadike says that being in the cockpit of a plane is "an amazing experience". [2] Transcontinental flight As Anyadike gradually built up 100 hours of flight time, she conceived the idea of flying across the country. [8] She wanted to inspire other youth, while also honouring the Tuskegee Airmen , an African-American air combat unit that served during World War II . [9] Departing on June 29, 2009, [10] 15-year-old Anyadike flew a single-engine Cessna 172 from Compton, California to Newport News, Virginia and back, completing the journey in 13 days. [6][2][7] She was accompanied by adult safety pilot Ronnell Norman, and Major Levi H. Thornhill, an 87-year-old retired U.S. Air Force pilot who had served as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen. [7] Anyadike made at least a dozen scheduled stops along the way, and navigated through thunderstorms as she flew across Texas. [11] In Washington, D.C. , Congresswoman Laura Richardson came to congratulate the young pilot, and in Tuskegee, Alabama , Mayor Omar Neal proclaimed July 2 to be "Kimberly Anyadike Day". [10] During stops in different cities, Anyadike's plane was autographed by about 50 different Tuskegee Airmen. [6][2][11] Major Thornhill acted as Anyadike's representative to make the necessary introductions with regional chapters of the airmen. [8] Although the record had never been officially tracked before her journey, [7][9] Anyadike is considered to be the youngest African-American woman — and possibly the youngest person of any race or gender — to have successfully piloted a plane coast-to-coast across the United States. [11][1][6][2][9] Upon her arrival home on July 11, 2009, Anyadike received an award from the County of Los Angeles, and was personally invited by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to visit the California State Capitol. [10] In May 2015, Anyadike received the Tuskegee Airmen's inaugural Young Aviator's Award in Tuskegee, Alabama, in recognition of her achievements as a pilot. [2] In 2017, Anyadike was interviewed about her transcontinental flight for a special Disney Channel segment for Black History Month entitled 'True Heroes Are Timeless'. [12][13][14] College education For her college education, Anyadike enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) , majoring in physiological science with minors in African-American studies and Spanish. [2] During her senior year, she was also working as a registered emergency medical technician, and was volunteering for her local chapter of the Flying Samaritans to bring medical care to Tijuana , Mexico. [2] She graduated with her undergraduate degree from UCLA in June 2016. [15] When asked about future aspirations, Anyadike has said that she plans to enroll in medical school and become a cardiovascular surgeon. [2][3]

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It seems Anambra and Imo people haven't understood the need to flood this thread with their renowned Academicians, Writers, CEOs, Footballers and Soccer stars, Professors, International politicians in US,UK, Poland etc.., Basketball etc...


Can we start listing internationally known in these fields....

I'm waiting for that time because in Texas alone,we have thousands of them in sports.


I'm waiting for someone to start listing.

The Afonjas have mentioned everybody including ministers under government and they keep on repeating and recycling..


Up to now, Mike Adenuga is still being listed...

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The smart and intelligent Afonja sister is running the show today.

Smart afonja you said. That is to the you that we are not as tribalistic as you. If it were Yoruba company, no single person from head to the bottom would come from another tribe. Yoruba are not capable of managing a company , they have a reputation in rendering companies bankrupt...

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who is frustrated Between the son of a bitch and i U crasy ? Can't u read between the lines Could feed that mothwr fucker and his entire family for years....bulshit

oh sorry dear I just read d whole shvt now
d guy loves women a lot
so if ur rude towards him, he ends up insulting u

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Isaac nwokocha: trafficdey app

After obtaining a First Class degree in Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2010, Isaac Nwokocha tried his hands out on entrepreneurship; he co-founded two startups, including real-time road traffic web app, TrafficDey.

Probably deciding he had had enough of entrepreneurship, Nwokocha proceeded to Stanford for a Master’s Degree in Management Science and Engineering. No sooner had he completed his Masters Degree than he secured a role as a Product Data Integrity, Community Operations/Project Manager at Facebook.

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Joe ugonna: global modeling concept (the man behind coming to America)

Global Modeling Concepts

about-gcHeadquartered in Owerri, the heartland city of Imo State of Nigeria, Global Modeling Concepts was established in October 2015 and boasts a pool of talented young men and women, who, through their artistry, and the camera lens of our professional photographers, can bring out the best in the products of our numerous clients.
Global Modeling Concepts focus includes:
Editorial PrintCommercial Print, High Fashion Runway, Television, Commercial Television, Freeze Pose, Pageantry and more!

What Is Coming to America?
Fresh off their inaugural “Coming to America” International Fashion and Business Tour in one of the world’s richest countries in beauty and resources, Lagos, Nigeria, Sieylan Creations and Global Modeling Concepts are bringing fresh faces and striking beauty from the West down to Lagos, Nigeria for the second African installment of the fashion-based platform.

On Tuesday, June 6, the “Coming to America” Fashion Show will start it’s 4 day extravaganza on Victoria Island, at Lagos hip and trendy Manson Center, for four potential-packed days, to present Nigeria’s top models and talents discovered in 2016 and 2017.

Why Should My Agency Participate?
If you are a talent or modeling agency seeking international talent, we invite you to attend this exclusive event. Sieylan Creations and Global Modeling Concepts will pay for all models work visas.

The international fashion industry craves diversity on the runway, advertising and more. African models are on the rise and are becoming hugely successful in the industry. From Agbani Darego and Betty Adewole of Nigeria to Alek Wek of Sudan, the beauty and grace of these models continues to prove why Africa produces some of the world’s most successful talent.

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Raker pls don't post like afonjas, make more research about the person and clear details and pictures, please I don't what this thread to look like their carnival t hread. Udo!

that raker of a guy is turning ur ibo thread to a mockery due to desperation . u and laudate are trying, am enjoying ur revelry

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Mrs uloma nwosu: ceo elfreeda foundation

Our Core Values
Advocacy – We run leading campaigns as a call to social responsibility; encouraging individuals, families and organizations to play a role to ensure women and children have decent accommodation.

Commitment – We respond to the specific needs of homeless women and children no matter how complex. We do not shy away from difficult cases that require extra perseverance, understanding and care.

Improvement – We work with each woman and child individually, supporting them to set achievable and realistic goals that will enable them to work towards a safe, sustainable and happy future.

Respect – We help homeless women and children and volunteers realize the value of their labour and contributions; based on care, understanding and mutual respect, to building a better society for all.
Our Objectives
Employment and Training – Building relationships with corporate partners and other non-profits to train and offer more work opportunities for homeless women and children.

Campaigning – Raising awareness of the issue of homelessness for women and children in Nigeria, and influencing public policy that affects them.

Volunteering – Building and supporting community involvement through the creation of accessible volunteering opportunities.

Sustainability – Ensuring House of Freeda fulfils its Corporate Social Responsibility to society through the Elfreeda Foundation Open Shelter and Thrift Store.
Our Visionary
Mrs. Uloma Nwosu is the MD of House Of Freeda (HOF), a multifaceted business conglomerate located in Owerri, Imo State and the FCT, Abuja.

In 2012, Mrs. Nwosu worked as a Director General at the Rochas Foundation, a non – profit organization successfully committed to ensuring every child in Imo State, Owerri has free access to education. Mrs. Nwosu assisted with developing and implementing strategies, ensuring that the families of these children in need, receive these essential funding towards their school placements.

Mrs. Nwosu is one of Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs with instinctive empathy and compassion for others. In her early days, she was always deeply saddened when seeing homeless people on the streets without food, shelter or any other basic need. It was difficult to imagine how hard the lives of these women must be, she decided that one day she would endeavor to make positive changes to help families who find themselves in these unpleasant situations.
Our Vision
We strive every day to create a safe haven where homeless women and children in our society find stability and help rebuild their lives.
Our Mission
To provide basic needs for desperate and vulnerable homeless women and children, helping them build more stable and productive lives, while addressing the causes and consequences of homelessness in Nigeria.

Open Shelter
This is a 100 bed temporary facility where homeless women and children are welcomed to and cared for. Every bedding facility here constitutes a mattress, pillow, blanket, bed sheet and power supply is available as well as toilets and bathroom facilities.

Homeless women and children can stay for the night or for a maximum of 30 days. They will be provided with a bed and a meal a day. The shelter is open daily from the hours of 6:00pm and closed at 9:00am.
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Thrift Store
The Thrift Store provides clothing for homeless women and children in need and also supports the foundation’s funding. Donations from individuals, partners and organizations will be retailed at minimal prices to the public.

It is one way the community can support the Elfreeda Foundation and we are giving a fair value in return.
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Food Bank
The Food Bank is the arm of the foundation that ensures that homeless women and children in Our Shelter have a meal a day. Donations from individuals, partners and organizations are welcomed.
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Resource Center
Our Resource center is where we provide counseling, guidance, and 1-on-1 help to those in need.With our follow-up program, we provide continued support to ensure that homeless women and children build stable and independent lives as they get reintegrated in the society.

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Ikechukwu Anyanwu - Arise Afrika)

Face Of Arise Afrika is a beauty pageant designed for young Nigerians schooling in any of the tertiary institution in Imo State. It is aimed at organizing these young beauties towards a new order of projecting Nigeria image and creating a platform for general entertainment.
The beauty pageant is set to hold for the first time in history July, 2017 to promote Nigerian rich cultural dexterity and diversity and serve as a more unifying tool for students.
The winner of the pageant shall embark on awareness campaign in a show of appreciation and given back to the community. There are arguably hundreds of thousands of students from the Tertiary Institutions in Imo State. This event shall also provide an exclusive platform for business owners who want to have a share of the very large market by seizing this unique opportunity of reaching their desired clients by way of advert which this event will attract.

This first edition is for every young woman living or schooling in IMO and is going to be a huge success.
Powered by Arise Afrika, Gistgate Media Group, Eminent House, Gistgate, Nigerian Eye Newspaper & GCFN Consults. With support from Ministry of Commerce Industry & Tourism, Ministry of Youths & Sports, Bureau of Students Affairs, Imo Govt House, Office of Deputy Speaker IMHA.

The Unveiling of this great beauty pageant will hold at Benchmark Hotels Sat 29th April 2017 by 11am according to the press release by the organizers.
The unveiling event will witness a massive turn out of media sponsors, entertainment outfits, Students and brands that has endorsed this event.
In a brief media chat by Mr. Ikechukwu Anyanwu Founder of Arise Afrika. :
“When we began the Arise Afrika project, we had the privilege of having Dr Mrs Nneoma Dika a doctor, mother of 4 as the first Face of Arise Afrika Magazine. She adored the covers of our magazine and represented this brand well. Arise Afrika is a non government and non profit organization. It is also a movement geared towards re-engineering the mind set of Africans about sustaining themselves in their immediate communities. An off shoot of Global Circle of Friends Network (GCFN) a community based organization founded by Anyanwu Ikechukwu in 2001.
We hope to help our youths to discover and develop their talents so as to make a positive impact in the society.
We help them get the education, time and financial freedom that they desire.
Our online news platform is used as to promote social democratic values of Justice, freedom and democracy. Create a reawakening of our strong and sustainable ethical and cultural values.
The future lies with the youths and they need to be steered away from negative influences. Our nation needs to arise from the deep slumber that we have fallen into and our youths must take our own destinies in our own hands . Nigerians must cooperate with each other to build a better functioning communities through small scale industrial vocations . We must become advocates for better governance and implementation of policies that affect the society.
Arise Afrika seeks to develop and encourage youths to embrace their full potentials in all spheres of human endeavour and not to feel alienated by the present severe socio-economic conditions. The youths must be challenged to recover lost values through the same cooperative dedication and strength that must pull them out of the fangs of poverty.
At the last beauty pageant held on 15 December as part of activities for the Unveiling of Arise Afrika Magazine, Miss Concepta a 300 Level Student of Imo State University emerged winner of Face of Arise Afrika. This year 2017 will be a keen contest to see who wins the race for the crown? The path to the victory will be filled with challenges, despair and discouragement. Nevertheless, one needs to persist to get to the end.
It is not just about beauty, we are looking out for brain. We are looking for that lady who is intelligent, with integrity, nice personality and kind. We will also embark of various skill acquisition and training and empowerment programme for the contestants. Their will also be a cash prize reward, Arise Afrika Magazine Cover, Plasma Tvs, Endorsement Contracts, Red Carpets and lots more.
What are you waiting for. That opportunity you are waiting for is finally here for you to live out your dream to reality.

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Lilian esoro: Goldie lacks hair

Lilian Esoro is a Nollywood actress known for her role as the talkative ‘Nurse Abigail’ in the popular family sitcom, ‘Clinic Matters’.

Stargist.com presents you with 7 facts about this delectable actress.

1 Lilian Esoro was born on the 9th of March and hails from Imo State.

2 She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos, then proceeded to study Political Science at University of Abuja.

3 Lilian made her acting debut in 2006 when she featured in the soap opera ‘Extended Family’, however she became more notable when she featured in a soap opera titled ‘Clinic Matters’ as a character named ‘Nurse Abigail’.

4 Lilian is the brand ambassador of Dunes, Abuja and House of Lunnete Ambassador.

5 She is also the CEO of Goldie Locks Hair Salon situated in the capital city Abuja.

6 She was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

7 She got married to Triple MG CEO, Ubi Franklin on November,1, 2015 and they have a son named, Jayden.

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that raker of a guy is turning ur ibo thread to a mockery due to desperation . u and laudate are trying, am enjoying ur revelry

lol. Nice try mr.

Silentmind is already elaborating on what I already posted so cool it.

I'll find time to continue..get ready to drink more of your hate

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The smart and intelligent Afonja sister is running the show today.

We empluy you cunts and fire you when we want slave!

Afonja are shameless they would come here and pick your mention to their thread, when you reply the mention it will be posted to their useless thread,they will come and qoute you and you may reply, this will in turn grow their boring thread.

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Afonja are shameless they would come here and pick your mention to their thread, when you reply the mention it will be posted to their useless thread,they will come and qoute you and you may reply, this will in turn grow their boring thread.

very diabolical set of human beings.

They keep mentioning me on their thread, throwing insults at me so as to attract me to their useless thread and grow their number for ego purposes

Anambra state government signed MOU with Graffil group.

Anambra State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Graffil Group for the establishment of an integrated Trailer Terminal and Park at the New Tarzan Park Onitsha.

Government House Correspondent Kenechukwu Ofomah who was at the Governor's Lodge Amawbia where the ceremony took place reports that Governor Willie Obiano signed on behalf of the State Government.

His story. The MoU with an expected total investment of about 2.64 billion naira, will see the State invest 340 million naira as its equity contribution while the investor will bring 2.3 billion naira. The project which will be executed under a Public Private Partnership Structure with a Special Purpose Vehicle to be known as Anambra State Government Onitsha Park Investment Limited, will include a 105-room hotel, an event Centre, Fuel/Gas Service Station, an Administrative Building, a housing Estate, Bank Cash Centre and a Shopping Emporium.

Performing the function, Governor Obiano said the MoU is strategic in the realization of his administration's safer roads.

According to him, the first phase of the project, the Trailer Park which is expected to be completed within six months, will be followed by a legislation that will prohibit indiscriminate parking along the roads by trailers which cause accidents and destroy the roads.

Governor Obiano who observed that the project has great prospects for improved IGR and job creation for the state, urged the investor to immediately hit the ground running and ensure that the project is delivered on schedule.

Earlier while reeling out the details of the Mou, the Chairman of ANSIPPA and Traditional Ruler of Umuoji, Igwe Cyril Enweze, said the project seeks to promote a healthier environment and better organised transportation system with a strategic approach to urban sanitation in the state and reduce the incidents of congestion and disorderly vehicular arrangement on the state's roads.

On his part, the President, Grafil Group, Dr Forster Ihejiofor assured of their commitment towards driving project, commending Governor Obiano for his vision in creating the enabling environment that had attracted huge investments into the state.

In a vote of thanks, the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Renewal, Engr Frank Offor revealed that the State government had kickstarted the project with site clearing, re-survey and perimeter fencing, adding that the Ministry will follow through the construction phase to ensure that the project is executed in compliance with the project design.

Grafil group, a business conglomerate comprising Grafil Medical Ltd, Grafil computers, Grafil Farms, Grafil concrete among others.

Grafil Medical Ltd is a subsidiary of Grafil Group (previously Grace Fountains Limited). Grafil Group has been in operation since the early nineties, supplying top-of-the-line medical equipment and consumables to Nigeria’s thriving healthcare sector. ‘Grafil Medical Ltd’ was incorporated in 2000 and has continued to hold forte as one of the most formidable brands in the country’s healthcare sector.