DATE: 21ST OCTOBER 2025
Accra. Ghana

World Iodine Day 2025

A Legacy Of Impact: Prof Louis Ekpechi's ICCIDD WORK,  ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH RIVIA CLINIC, UNIZIK94.5 FM, AND MCE MEDIA

World Iodine Day Meets World Change!

Louis Love Nest Foundation in a statement to the Press proudly announces the Project STEAM 2.0, marking a new chapter of global impact, collaboration, compassion, and innovation. Following a successful bootcamp rollout in Ghana, the initiative announces her new partners with Rivia Clinic, UNIZIK 94.1FM, and MCE Media to drive impactful humanitarian engagement across health, education, and media advocacy.

Addressing the members of the Press, Ndali Modebe, Convener of Project STEAM and Founder of the 8th Year NGO, Louis Love Nest Foundation, expressed gratitude to Professor Ifeoma Dunu, her distinguished lecturer former HOD of the Department of Mass Communication at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and now Director UNIZIK 94.1FM.

 And announced that Louis Love Nest Foundation is bringing Project STEAM to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where coincidentally Professor Louis Ekpechi, Mr Iodine served as first Pro Chancellor of UNIZIK as well as Personal Physician to Rt Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe. Professor Ifeoma Dunu is currently serving as the vibrant and innovative, Director of UNIZIK 94.1FM, the university’s campus radio station. A specialist in Electronic Communication, Broadcasting, and Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD), Professor Dunu’s leadership continues to shape the next generation of communicators and media advocates.

This strategic partnership with Rivia Clinic will provide free medical screenings and wellness support during the Foundation’s Prisons Outreach Program, reinforcing the project’s holistic approach to human development through health and education.

PROJECT STEAM 2025: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND COMPASSION

Launched as a transformative month long Bootcamp, Project STEAM 2025 harmonizes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) with critical disciplines like Business, Artificial Intelligence, Branding, and Digital Marketing.

Under the visionary leadership of Coach Ndali Modebe, and in collaboration with the Breast Without Spots Foundation (BWS) under Emeritus Professor Ifeoma Okoye, Sir Sam Modebe Foundation (SSMF), Ronke Modebe Foundation (RMF), and Think Twice Love Foundation (T2LF), the project redefines how Africa’s youth apply creativity, innovation, and empathy to solve pressing social challenges.

Key Contributors Include

Sir Sam Modebe Retired Senior Immigration Officer, Professor Ifeoma Modebe, Founding Executive of the Louis Love Nest Foundation. Emeritus Professor Ifeoma Okoye, Professor Ifeoma Dunu, Lead Project Coordinator Oreoluwa Afe (Software Development), Public Health Advocate and Human Rights Activist, Chris Howe, Dr. Uzoma Okereke, Cynthia Odibele, Dreamtown Blog and media personalities such as Multiple Award-Winning OAP Honey Ojukwu, TikTok Influencer and Medical Paramedic Gina Oghina (Wrapper Girl).

HUMANITARIAN IMPACT THROUGH STEAM
Empowering Communities: Project STEAM equips African youth to address critical challenges like iodine deficiency, food insecurity, and digital exclusion.

Innovative Solutions: Over 22+ distinguished coaches in 2024 — including Professor Ifeoma Modebe (Public Health), Kenneth Eze (Agribusiness), and Dr. Don Francis Osaji (Cybersecurity) — mentored innovators to design local, scalable solutions.

Community Engagement: In partnership with Sir Sam Modebe Foundation (SSMF), Project STEAM impacted over 350 lives and nourished 400+ children in Onitsha, Anambra State, with additional outreach in Accra (Ghana), Lagos, and Enugu.

COACH NDALI MODEBE’S VISIONARY STATEMENT

“Project STEAM goes beyond skill-building — it’s about transformation, growth, and impact. We are cultivating youth leaders with integrity, innovation, and compassion. Our 50-year goal is to educate, nourish, and empower 50 million African youths through a SASK model — Sow Abundant Seeds of Kindness — where knowledge converges with empathy and empowered leaders build thriving nations.”

WORLD IODINE DAY MESSAGE

In recognition of World Iodine Day 2025, the Louis Love Nest Foundation commends the monumental contributions of Professor Louis Ekpechi, whose pioneering work with the International Council for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDD) advanced global health standards.

“We honor Professor Ekpechi’s life work and reaffirm our belief that Education without Compassion is Incomplete,” the Foundation declared. Professor Ifeoma Modebe Announced, 2025's Theme For World Iodine Deficiency Day as 
Nurturing Health with Iodine: Deficiency Prevention for All

2025 AMBASSADOR ANNOUNCEMENT

In conjunction with World Iodine Day, the Louis Love Nest Foundation proudly introduces her 2025 Ambassadors: Honey Ojukwu — Media Personality & Humanitarian Advocate
Gina Oghina (Wrapper Girl) — TikTok Influencer, Paramedic & Voice
Both ambassadors embody the spirit of Project STEAM’s mission, amplifying its message of empathy, innovation, and inclusive education across Africa’s digital and creative landscapes.

CALL TO ACTION

Join the movement!
Training Days: Every Monday & Thursday throughout October 2025
Prison Outreach Date: October 31st, 2025.

Follow Us On:
Instagram: @mriodineglobal, @projectsteam_institute, @ndalimodebe
Facebook: @projectsteaminstitute
TikTok: @projectsteam_institute

For Sponsorship, Inquiries, collaborations, or volunteer registration:
📧 projectsteaminstitute@outlook.com | ☎️ +233 209 087 166

Issued by: Dame Media Solutions
Written by: Fortune Chuks Ihuoma
Project STEAM Institute

For More Articles Visit www.damemediasolutions.com