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Caregiving platform secures international professional membership

From The Punch · () English

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  • A Nigerian caregiving platform, Caregivers.ng, has become a member of the American Caregiver Association.
  • The membership connects the Lagos-based initiative to an international network focused on caregiver standards and education.
  • Founder Muyiwa Lawrence stated the recognition will help align Nigerian caregiving with global standards and empower individuals through training.

Caregivers.ng, a Nigerian platform dedicated to training and supporting caregivers, has achieved a significant international recognition by becoming a member of the American Caregiver Association (ACA). This professional body focuses on establishing and advancing standards in caregiver education, certification, and practice.

The membership integrates the Lagos-based initiative into a global network of caregiving professionals and institutions. Caregivers.ng offers structured training programs that cover essential modules such as elderly care, patient hygiene, first aid, CPR, and massage therapy, aiming to professionalize the caregiving sector in Nigeria.

This achievement reflects our dedication to building a professional caregiving culture in Nigeria. Becoming part of the American Caregiver Association provides us with greater opportunities to align with global standards while continuing to empower individuals through quality training and support. We remain committed to raising caregivers who will make meaningful differences in the lives of those they serve.

โ€” Muyiwa LawrenceLawrence commented on the significance of the platform's membership in the American Caregiver Association.

Muyiwa Lawrence, the entrepreneur leading Caregivers.ng, described the ACA membership as a crucial step toward enhancing professional standards in care delivery. "This achievement reflects our dedication to building a professional caregiving culture in Nigeria," Lawrence stated. He emphasized that the association with the ACA will provide greater opportunities to align with global best practices while continuing to empower individuals through high-quality training and support.

Lawrence further articulated his vision for caregiving, viewing it as more than just a profession. "Caregiving is more than a profession; it is a commitment to humanity," he said. "We believe that everyone deserves support, comfort and care, especially during vulnerable moments." The platform's commitment remains focused on raising caregivers who can make a tangible difference in the lives of those they serve.

Caregiving is more than a profession; it is a commitment to humanity. We believe that everyone deserves support, comfort and care, especially during vulnerable moments.

โ€” Muyiwa LawrenceLawrence shared his philosophy on the nature of caregiving.
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