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Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Patience Eze

PhD, MIS, MLS, MPA | Information Management Systems & Public Health Consultant

Dedicated to serving the poor and needy, providing Multi-Purpose Education and healthcare awareness to the rural communities.

Dr. Patience Eze

Personal Profile & Mission

Dr. Patience Eze holds a doctoral degree in Public Health, a Master of Public Administration, a Master of Information Management Systems, and a Master of Library Science. She works globally as an Information Management Systems and Public Health Consultant. She is also a proud mother of two children and grandmother of three.

According to Dr. Patience Eze, she was a beneficiary of divine help at some point in her life when she had given up on her situation. That is why she has dedicated the rest of her life to serving the poor and needy as much as she is able, by the grace of God.

“When You Invest in Children’s Education, You Invest in the Future.”

As a Healthy Kidney Coach, she organizes online and in-person workshops on the risk factors of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and how it can be prevented. She believes that no one should suffer from preventable diseases due to a lack of awareness and education.

Our Founder's Vision

To ensure that every child in most rural areas of Nigeria, starting from Enugu State, sits on a comfortable chair at school and has access to clean borehole water instead of traveling miles to fetch water before they go to school in the morning or when they return. That no child is left behind.

Professional Focus

  • Public Health Education & Disease Prevention
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Awareness
  • Information Management Systems Training
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programs
  • Personal and Business Visioning Programs

Professional Journey

Nigerian Experience

Patience started her career in Nigeria at the then Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Enugu, where she served as a Gramophone Librarian and Producer for Women and Children programs. She later joined ABC Merchant Bank as an Executive Assistant and transitioned to the Federal Airports Authority Nigeria (FAAN), where she held the position of Head of the Information Unit.

United States Experience

In the United States, Patience has served in different capacities across government, private, and higher education sectors. She has worked extensively in Information Technology (IT) as an Information System Management Professional, and as a public health consultant designing and delivering crucial health education.

Honors, Awards & Chieftaincy Titles

Dr. Patience Eze is recognized widely for her philanthropic achievements and tireless community service in Nigeria and the USA.

September 2016

Chieftaincy Title: OCHIRI-IGWE ZUO

Meaning 'One who is taking care of many'. Honored in recognition of her outstanding community services and humanitarian contributions.

December 2013

Woman Achiever Award

Awarded by the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) at the International Conference Center, Abuja, Nigeria.

April 2012

Chieftaincy Title: UGO ENUGU NIINE

Meaning 'The Eagle of her birth State, Enugu'. Honored in recognition of her dedicated community services and local support programs.

June 2011

Nkanu Association USA Award

Awarded by NkanuUSA in recognition of her Dedication and Selfless Efforts in touching the lives of school children, presented at the Sheraton Hotel, Atlanta, USA.

Gallery Highlights

Dr. Patience Eze Event 1
Dr. Patience Eze Event 2