US-based pharmacist honoured for community development, scholarships, health outreach
Dr. Olajide Animasaun, a United States-based pharmacist and humanitarian, has received the Momentous Outstanding Personalities Award (MOPA) 2026 in recognition of his contributions to healthcare, humanitarian service and community development.
The award was presented at the MOPA 2026 Conference and Dinner held on October 17, 2026, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference and Exhibition Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.
Animasaun was recognised for his professional accomplishments as a Lead Pharmacist with Kroger Health, his public leadership as a Precinct Committee Man in Springfield, Illinois, United States, and his humanitarian activities through the World Care International Ministry, which he leads as president.
His humanitarian initiatives have focused on supporting vulnerable groups and improving access to essential services in communities across Nigeria.
Through the ministry, Animasaun has supported orphanage outreach programmes, educational scholarships, free healthcare screening exercises and the provision of community water wells and boreholes.
The organisation also promotes evangelism as part of its mission to combine faith-based activities with humanitarian assistance and community development.
The award organisers said his nomination reflected his dedication to improving lives through professional service, philanthropy and community engagement.
Animasaun’s career in healthcare is backed by academic qualifications from institutions in Nigeria and the United States.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, before proceeding to Walden University in the United States, where he earned a Master of Public Health degree.
He subsequently obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Albany, New York.
With experience across different pharmacy establishments, Animasaun currently works as a Lead Pharmacist with Kroger Health, where he manages daily pharmacy operations.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, he has maintained an interest in public service and community development, serving as a Precinct Committee Man in Springfield, Illinois.
His humanitarian work through the World Care International Ministry has also provided a platform for extending assistance to communities in Nigeria, particularly in the areas of education, healthcare and access to clean water.
The ministry’s scholarship programmes are designed to support students, while its health outreach initiatives provide screening services intended to promote preventive healthcare.
Its community water projects also seek to improve access to safe water, an essential component of public health and community well-being.
The MOPA recognises individuals whose professional achievements, leadership and service are considered to have contributed to societal development and inspired positive change.
Speaking on his commitment to humanitarian service, Animasaun expressed his desire to sustain the initiatives, noting that he looked forward to continuing to serve humanity as God grants him the grace.
The award adds to the recognition of his efforts to combine a career in healthcare with philanthropy and community service across the United States and Nigeria.
Further information about the World Care International Ministry and its activities is available on its website, wcim.vercel.app.
