Encomiums as Janet Daramola Bags Community Health Honorary Fellowship Award

 By Genesis Ogiri

ABUJA - Dr. Janet Daramola, Director of Community Health Services, and Director of Medical and Health Services of the Methodist Church Nigeria, has emerged as one of the distinguished professionals in Nigeria's community health sector, having been among the recipients of the prestigious Honorary Fellowship Award of the Community Health Institute (CHI).

The honour, presented at the Nigerian National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, recognises her professional contributions and remarkable career trajectory, which includes becoming the first female community health worker in Nigeria to attain Grade Level 17 in the civil service.

The fellowship was conferred during the institute's 2026 Fellowship and Professionalism Award ceremony, organised around the theme, "The Role of Community Health Practitioners in Disaster and Humanitarian Emergencies." The theme highlighted the strategic importance of community health professionals in strengthening emergency preparedness, humanitarian response mechanisms and resilient healthcare delivery systems, particularly at the grassroots.

Daramola's professional accomplishments extend beyond her attainment of the senior management cadre in the civil service. Her position as Director of Community Health Services, places her within the strategic leadership structure responsible for advancing community-oriented healthcare administration, strengthening primary healthcare interventions and facilitating the delivery of essential health services. She is also recognised as the first person to occupy the position, according to information provided for the report.

Beyond her public service responsibilities, her appointment as Director of Medical and Health Services of the Methodist Church Nigeria reflects the breadth of her professional engagement and institutional leadership. Her involvement in both public and faith-based healthcare administration underscores the importance of professional expertise in coordinating health services and advancing institutional healthcare objectives.

Reacting to the recognition, Daramola lauded the Community Health Institute for the honour, describing the fellowship as a valuable acknowledgement of her professional contributions and commitment to the advancement of community health practice. She commended the institute for sustaining a platform that promotes professional excellence, institutional development and the recognition of individuals whose contributions continue to advance the healthcare sector.

The significance of the award's theme is particularly relevant to Nigeria's evolving public health landscape, where community health practitioners occupy critical positions in disease surveillance, preventive healthcare, health education, emergency response and grassroots mobilisation. Their proximity to local populations makes them indispensable in addressing public health emergencies, humanitarian crises and healthcare delivery challenges affecting vulnerable communities.

Her professional trajectory also offers an important reference point for women in the healthcare profession, demonstrating the possibilities of institutional progression, professional distinction and leadership participation. Her attainment of Grade Level 17 and subsequent leadership responsibilities represent notable milestones in the continuing evolution of community health as a recognised and strategically important professional discipline.

The Honorary Fellowship Award therefore adds another distinction to Daramola's professional record, while reinforcing the importance of recognising expertise, institutional service and leadership in Nigeria's healthcare sector. Her career journey underscores the contribution of experienced community health professionals to strengthening healthcare governance, expanding access to essential services and building a more responsive and sustainable public health system.



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