Pistis Foundation's UBOMI Initiative Transforms Healthcare Access

UBOMI, derived from a Xhosa word meaning "life," is a free medical and surgical outreach initiated by the Pistis Foundation in 2019. Under the leadership of Mrs Sowari Akosionu, Chairperson of the Partnerships and Communications Sub-Committee for UBOMI 2026, the initiative has delivered over 48,700 medical interventions, including general and complex surgeries, eye care, dental procedures, and essential treatments.

The outreach aims to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare in Nigeria, where many defer treatment due to costs. UBOMI has expanded its reach beyond Lagos to Abuja and Ibadan, and it also provides medical services to inmates at the Kirikiri Correctional Facility.

Godman Akinlabi, Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church and Board Chair of the Pistis Foundation, has been instrumental in transforming UBOMI from a well-meaning gesture into a structured system that mobilizes medical professionals and resources effectively, addressing significant healthcare challenges in Nigeria.