Prompt Home Health recently commemorated its 16th anniversary with a Caregivers Empowerment Summit, bringing together over 200 participants, including government officials, healthcare professionals, caregivers, community leaders, and civil society organizations. The event took place on 3rd December 2025 at Meloch Hotel, Awka, Anambra State.
Theme
Professionalising Caregiving in Nigeria: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare through Empathy, Training, and Policy Support
Purpose of the Event
The summit focused on addressing the challenges faced by caregivers who support elderly and vulnerable populations, including persons with disabilities. Discussions centered on strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system by promoting empathy-based care, professional training, certification, and the recognition of caregiving as a viable and certified profession capable of creating employment opportunities.
Key Speakers and Dignitaries
The event featured keynote addresses and contributions from notable leaders in government and healthcare, including
- Dr. Obiageli A. Uchebo, Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Health
- Mr. Ike Mbah, Commissioner for Youth Development, Anambra State
- Dr. Ike Okoye, Managing Director, Prompt Home Health
- Victory Nzewi, Ifunanya Care Initiative
Other government officials, policymakers, community leaders, religious leaders, and healthcare experts were also in attendance.
Key Activities
Participants engaged in a range of impactful activities designed to inspire learning, dialogue, and recognition, including:
Keynote speeches emphasising the importance of empathy, professional training, and policy support for caregivers
A panel discussion featuring a community leader, a caregiver, a government representative, a nurse or clinical professor, and a certification body representative, focusing on the future of caregiving as a profession
A drama presentation highlighting the urgent need for properly trained caregivers within the healthcare system
A masterclass on the Dignity of Care, followed by certificate presentations to participants
Cutting of the anniversary cake and award presentations to outstanding caregivers at Prompt Home Health
Significance for Ifunanya Care Initiative
This collaboration was particularly meaningful for Ifunanya Care Initiative (ICI), as access to quality healthcare remains one of the organization’s core missions. Prompt Home Health’s commitment to improving care standards aligns strongly with ICI’s values of selflessness, compassion, and positive change.
The event provided an important platform for the ICI team to network with other organizations, build visibility across Anambra State and beyond, and share more about its work in advancing empathy-based caregiving. ICI’s founder also encouraged stakeholders to collaborate and partner towards making Nigeria’s healthcare system more inclusive and effective.
Conclusion
The Prompt Home Health 16th Anniversary and Caregivers Empowerment Summit reaffirmed the urgent need to professionalize caregiving in Nigeria through structured training, certification, and policy integration. Through masterclasses, keynote speeches, drama presentations, and multi-stakeholder dialogue, the summit highlighted practical pathways for strengthening caregiver skills and integrating certified caregivers into the healthcare system.
The celebration concluded with awards recognizing exceptional caregivers and a renewed commitment to improving care standards nationwide. Events such as this continue to play a vital role in shaping a healthier and more compassionate Nigeria.