Moses Adogah Saliu is a 40-year-old public health professional working with International Medical Corps in Damboa, Borno state, Nigeria. Moses joined our team as a Nutrition Assistant in August 2021 and rose to the position of Senior Nutrition Officer within three years. He also lives with a disability that impairs his mobility.
“After a brief illness, my mother noticed that my left leg was losing functionality. Soon afterward, I began regularly visiting the orthopedic hospital in Dala, Kano, which became like a second home for my mother and me. With calipers—special shoes made with iron to support my left leg—I was able to navigate typical school life and eventually obtained a Master’s in Public Health.”
“Throughout this journey, I had unwavering motivation and support from my beloved parents. With them behind me, I never allowed myself to feel limited by my disability.” Moses says.
Today, Moses is the most senior nutrition staff member for International Medical Corps in Damboa, overseeing all nutrition-related activities under our USAID-supported project there. His role involves managing the implementation and monitoring of nutrition programs, ensuring that they align with our objectives and that they meet the needs of the communities we serve. Through these efforts, Moses promotes strategies and programs that help underserved people build sustainable self-reliance.
As team leader, Moses has led multiple successful projects and supported community health workers (CHWs) by providing sewing machines and bicycles—initiatives that were the first of their kind since the launch of our Damboa nutrition program. The sewing machines provide a way for women in our programs to earn money, which they use to buy nutritious food for their families, while the bicycles facilitate easier transportation for men who travel between nutrition service points. Together, these initiatives encourage inclusivity and promote gender equality, moving away from the traditional view that only women should manage family care. These efforts have also fostered community engagement and a widespread sense of ownership of nutritional well-being among the people we serve.
“I have always felt that the environment at International Medical Corps is inclusive and supportive, providing equal opportunities for all staff to contribute and grow professionally,” Moses says. “This organizational culture has enabled me to focus on my work and make meaningful contributions to the team and the communities we serve.
“I have benefited from opportunities here,” he continues. “And I’ve grown professionally. The organization has given me access to training programs and online platforms, which have enabled me to develop my skills and knowledge. I am grateful for the support and the chance to grow within the organization.”
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