Dr. Nkem Thompson, a breast cancer survivor and Nigerian general
practitioner practicing in North London has become the first medical
professional to win the Award2U-sponsored motivation speaker of the year award
at an event held at the Kensington Town Hall, London, England.
According to the organizers of the event,
Women4Africa, Dr. Thompson’s audiences appreciate her approach to the topics
she covers. The award recipient, Dr Nkem Thompson is a General Practitioner
based in North London who had fought and triumphed over breast cancer in 2011
using the principles she passionately share with her audiences.
“Audiences love Dr Thompson’s fresh, no-nonsense
yet non-judgmental approach to the topics she covers, and they leave empowered
with practical tools they can use to improve their health. She is becoming
widely known as the doctor to talk to in respect of coming off medication for such
chronic illnesses such as diabetes (type 2) and hypertension, and also for
people cultivating healthy lifestyle habits and managing weight safely.
“Her no-bull, down-to-earth approach gets her
invited back for more presentations. Dr Thompson’s passion is obvious when she
speaks, and this is what keeps her audiences riveted,” the awards committee stated.
The award was given by Women4africa,
a UK registered organisation focused on celebrating and empowering
Africa and its women by supporting and celebrating their role in
their communities via Conferences, supporting education and Awarding
prestigious awards, recognition and special honours on such women identified
and nominated by the public.
The awards’ official website described her thus:
Dr Kem has a passion for imparting knowledge, and
finds that public speaking is one of the best ways of doing so. She’s delivered
speeches on various platforms: as guest speaker at events, or by running
seminars of her own. She also delivers presentations online via Teleseminars
and Webinars. Her dynamic presentations always leave her listeners wanting
more.
In her response, she thanked God and everyone
that had supported her so far.
“I wish to give all thanks and praise to God for
giving me the gifts I possess. I thank everyone whose input has contributed to
my winning this award. Special mention to Dayo Olomu for his unique role in the
process. I’d like everyone to know this: if you have a desire or dream in your
heart, know that it’s been put in there by your Maker, and with it, He will
give you the ability to make it come true. So feed your dream, nurture it, go
for it with all you’ve got; and at the right time, you will see the fruits of
your efforts manifesting. You’ve got what it takes to make it and you will
succeed if you don’t give up.
She added: “I am thrilled to have won this award.
I hope it opens doors for me to reach a wider audience with my message of
Positive Personal Proactive HealthCare, because from my day job, I see that
it’s a message that is vitally needed today.”
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