Ever heard of a private sickle-cell disorder(SCD) clinic in Nigeria? We haven't about any. But we are delighted to introduce to you Chioma Precious Ejimofor, Founder of JIDEM Foundation, who runs two private SCD clinics in Nigeria. In this interview with PROJECT_INSPIRE, Chioma speaks about what it is like to be sickle-cell disorder patients in Nigeria and what she is doing to alleviate their sufferings. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you? Chioma : My name is Chioma Precious Ejimofor. I am 26 years old, from Enugu State. PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly about your childhood. Chioma : I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, but the spoon got broken (giggles), which made my childhood rough. I was born into a family of six. Unfortunately, we are now five because we lost one along the way. PROJECT_INSPIRE : What is your educational background like? Chioma : I had my primary and secondary education at Creative Minds Foundation and Federal Governme...
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