#ForeverKings – On Tuesday 11th of June, I was delighted to be flanked by Dr Saraki II and Dr Saraki III, respectively my dear husband HE Abubakar Bukola Saraki MBBS CON and my darling daughter Dr Teniola Saraki MBBS, and to be accompanied by a Former Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Right Honorable Razak Atunwa, and highly renowned Global Health Leader and Innovator, Bhavin Vaid, as I was honoured with the prestigious King’s Changemaker Award as part of the 2024 King’s College London Distinguished Alumni Awards.

I am humbled to receive the King’s Changemaker Award, as this recognition highlights the power of using knowledge with purpose and celebrates my efforts in global development, particularly in maternal, newborn, and child health through the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, while also acknowledging my work in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and championing health equity through active global and national policy and advocacy.

Reflecting on my educational journey at King’s College London, attaining an LLM in International Economic Law, I truly appreciate the profound impact of my time at the institution on my career trajectory, as my experience at #KCL instilled in me a sense of responsibility to use my education to make a meaningful impact on society with an international perspective. King’s mission to drive positive and sustainable change in society, through its commitment to empowering interdisciplinary thinking, has been a guiding force.

At the distinguished award ceremony which took place at The Great Hall, King’s Building, Strand Campus, hosted by King’s Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Shitij Kapur with Former Award Winner David Stanley BEM (Music Mmus), 2001 acting as compere for the evening, I congratulated all the distinguished awardees, including Dr Victoria ‘Vickki’ Harmer, alongside whom I serve on the Global Breast Cancer Care Council.

I extend my heartfelt appreciation to King’s College London for the honour bestowed upon me, thank you, King’s College London, for this incredible distinction. Let us continue to harness the power of education and use our wisdom for the greater good!