On this International Nurses Day 2025, we at OASIS Foundation pause not only to celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of nurses around the world, but also to honor the beautiful legacy of our late co-founder, Nurse Oluwatohungbogbo Toluwalope Akinbo.
Nurse Oluwatohungbogbo was more than a healthcare professional; she was a beacon of compassion, strength, and unwavering commitment to human dignity. Her years of service under the Lagos State Ministry of Health, particularly through the Directorate of Medical Administration, Training, and Programs (DMAT), touched countless lives and inspired future generations of caregivers. Her presence in any healthcare environment brought calm in chaos, hope in uncertainty, and healing through empathy.
The OASIS Foundation was born from her heart — a heart deeply invested in community service, nursing excellence, and youth empowerment. Her dream was to create a support system for those often forgotten: young people in need of educational aid, patients in underserved communities, and caregivers who quietly carry the burdens of others. Even in her absence, her vision continues to guide every program we execute, every scholarship we award, and every life we strive to uplift.
International Nurses Day is marked globally on May 12, commemorating the birth of Florence Nightingale. But for us at OASIS Foundation, it is more personal. It is a day to reaffirm our commitment to the values that Nurse Oluwatohungbogbo embodied — service, selflessness, and compassion.
To every nurse serving in Nigeria and across the world today, we see your sacrifice. We honor your long shifts, your gentle touch, and your steady voice in moments of crisis. You are the backbone of healthcare, and in a world full of challenges, you remain a symbol of resilience and hope. The world may often take your work for granted, but today, we shine the spotlight on you.
From the heart of our Foundation and the memory of one remarkable nurse, we say thank you. Thank you for showing up every day. Thank you for choosing care over comfort. And thank you for continuing the legacy of compassion that Nurse Oluwatohungbogbo lived by.
May her memory continue to inspire us all, and may every nurse feel seen, supported, and celebrated — not just today, but every day.
Happy International Nurses Day 2025.
With gratitude,
OASIS Foundation