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Dr. Nendi Fidelis: ‘My Goal Is to Touch More Lives’ — Newly Conferred PhD Holder Speaks
Newly conferred PhD holder, Ambassador Dr. Nendi Ruth Fidelis, has reaffirmed her lifelong mission to expand her humanitarian impact as she celebrated her graduation with a Doctorate in Forensic Traditional and Natural Medicine. The ceremony, held on Saturday at Believers Overflow Ministry in Jos, was organised by the Pathfinder Theological Seminary Nigeria in collaboration with Erudite University, Jos, an affiliate of the American Heritage University of Southern California.
Speaking shortly after receiving her doctorate degree, Dr. Nendi said her greatest motivation is ensuring that all her achievements bring glory to God while enabling her to reach and support more people in need.
“My goal is to touch more lives than ever before,” she said. “As the CEO of Nanruka Nigerian Ltd., a Chinese therapy centre, I have been meeting people from all walks of life—the rich, the poor, and the poorest. With this PhD, I am committed to doing even better than what I used to do.”
Dr. Nendi, who also serves as Plateau State Chairperson of No Woman, No Nation and Nigerian President of the African women’s leadership network RESAFEL, emphasized the growing humanitarian needs across Nigeria. She noted that many persons require help and urged well-meaning individuals to support vulnerable communities.
“There are a lot of lives out there that need to be touched,” she added. “With the current situation in the country, people need help and support more than ever. I appeal to others to join hands in uplifting our fellow human beings.”
Her latest academic milestone comes on the heels of numerous recognitions, including her conferment as an Eminent Peace Ambassador by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) for her contributions to peacebuilding and philanthropy.
The event also featured a keynote lecture by Prof. Sunday Olawuyi, who spoke on Boosting Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Development for Wealth Creation, stressing the role of innovative business models in addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges.
For Dr. Nendi, the doctorate is not an endpoint but a renewed call to service—one she says she is determined to answer with even greater passion and commitment.
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has declared that it would not endorse any politician or political party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chairman, Board of Trustees of the League, Sheikh Muhammad Habibullah Adam Abdullahi El-Ilory, made this declaration at the opening of a three-day conference organised by the League for Imams, Alfas, political office holders and traditional rulers.
The event, which took place in Ibadan on Saturday, was attended by Governor Seyi Makinde, President of the League, Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere, Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Abubakar, Alfa Agba of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulbari Adetunji, Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, Sheikh AbdulRasaq AbdulAzeez Ishola, Secretary General of the League, Sheikh Mustapha Oseni Adewale Hamzat and Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrim Welfare Board (Muslim Wing) Sheikh Hashim Atere and Professor Kamil Olosho.
Others are Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Daud Akinola, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi, Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, Onigbeti of Igbeti, Oba Bashir Abioye, Professor Amidu Sanni, Professor Adam Surajudeen and Iyalode Adini of Yorubaland, Alhaja Sedeekat Aderibigbe, alongside other notable Islamic clerics, scholars and Muslims from Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos and Ondo states.
Abdullahi El-Ilory while speaking on behalf of the League, explained that the group cannot declare support or announce any politician or political party as its choice for the forthcoming general elections.
He explained that the only thing the League can do and is still doing is to pray to God to give Nigerians credible leaders that will make life more meaningful for the citizens.
Abdullahi El-Ilory said, "We are religious leaders, we are not politicians, but we are the fathers of politicians. We will not declare support for any political party or politicians.
"We the league of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland cannot declare support or announce our support for any politician or political party. We can only pray to God for Him to give us credible leaders."
Makinde, while addressing the gathering, urged Nigerians to see themselves as one.
He advised Muslim clerics not to allow people to use religion to cause confusion in the forthcoming general elections.
Kewulere, in his contribution, noted that the focus of clerics should be to guide the people and preach the religion of Islam.
He said, "We are not politicians. An Imam is not supposed to be involved in politics. Our focus should be to guide people and preach the religion of Islam in line with the Islamic principles."
Ishola, on his part, explained that the programme was organised in order to ensure unity and cooperation among Muslims in Yorubaland before, during and after the general elections.
2027: We won’t endorse any politician, political party – Yoruba Imams, Alfas
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