Victory Chidinma Oforji Wins Diversity & Inclusion Award in Partnership with Global Diabetes Initiative
Jan 30, 2025
Summary
I am thrilled to share that Victory Chidinma Oforji, Lecturer in Adult Nursing and EDI Champion for Nursing and Midwifery at the School of Health and Society, has been awarded the Diversity and Inclusion Award in partnership with the Global Diabetes Initiative! The UK and Ireland
This prestigious recognition highlights Victory’s outstanding collaboration with charities and the wider community to promote inclusivity and equality in diabetes care, particularly for ethnically minoritised communities disproportionately affected by health disparities.
"Intentional inclusivity is personal for me, as is health equity. I am grateful for the support and excited to continue working toward a healthier, more inclusive future for all." – Victory Chidinma Oforji
Diversity and Inclusion Champion Finalist of the Year
Nov 20, 2024
Source
Nursing Times Workforce
Summary
"As a migrant nurse, I have experienced firsthand the impact of institutional and procedural discrimination and unintentional bias. Despite advancements in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, the practicality of EDI policies remains questionable, consequently creating a ‘devalued’ feeling and causing a catastrophic effect on patient care as a lack of practical inclusivity results in nurses not feeling safe enough to speak up to enhance patient care. This has led to my continuous work across clinical projects to promote an intentionally practical diverse and inclusive environment that aims to tackle exclusion from the roots by delving into the richness of diversity of nursing students and staff through innovative co-produced storytelling that practicalizes inclusivity and diversity in our curriculum, practice, and development."
Empowering Global Majority Nurses: Launch of Leadership Mentoring and Coaching Series
Feb 23, 2025
Summary
The University of Salford is proud to launch the Global Majority Leadership Mentoring and Coaching Workshop Series, led by Dr. Suryia Nayak and Victory Chidinma Oforji. This program is designed to empower ethnically minoritized nursing professionals by offering structured mentorship, coaching, and leadership development.
The series aims at breaking systemic barriers and glass ceilings for the global majority of nurses. It focuses on boosting confidence, enhancing leadership potential, and preparing participants for future roles in healthcare and higher education. Participants will gain access to networking opportunities, guest lecturing, simulation workshops, and exposure to higher education recruitment, helping them prepare for leadership certification courses.
This initiative will lead to increased representation of ethnically minoritized nurses in leadership roles, enhanced mentorship networks, and greater access to leadership training and higher education engagement as well as enable these nurses to lead inclusive and diverse patient care. It also fosters awareness of systemic challenges, equipping participants with strategies to navigate and overcome them as they rise in their careers.
