Lauronjo Yunana
Sarah Yunana
Gado Saukah
Lalle Gado
Our grandparents inspired the name of our organization.
Yunana means “Jonah”
Gado means “ Inheritance”
The Jonah Inheritance is their legacy.
Our family reuniting after being separated.
Dr. Samkon performing a 4.5 hour surgery on “Musa” in 2020
We work to create an environment for African physicians to bring hope to the suffering. Our focus is on returning to our homeland and making healthcare a reality for many.
Eternally grateful,
Ruth Gado Coleman & Dr. Samkon Gado
Samkon Gado MD.
Co-founder | Board Chairman
Dr. Gado attended Liberty University from 2001 to 2005, where he completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotions with Honors. After completing his undergraduate studies, he played in the National Football League from 2005 to 2010.
Dr. Gado retired from the NFL and pursued a career in medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina from 2011 to 2015. He completed his Ear, Nose, Throat residency at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2015.
Dr. Gado is a Blue Ridge Ear, Nose, Throat & Plastic Surgery partner in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Gado is married to Rachel, and they have four sons.
Ruth Gado Coleman
Co-founder | CEO
Mrs. Coleman has a MA in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University, B.S. Bible, and BSW from Cairn University. Ruth is a doctoral student at Columbia International University in the Ph.D. Organizational Leadership program.
Ruth has over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector with an extensive knowledge and understanding of providing comprehensive generalist practice and leadership in organizations that serve disadvantaged populations.
Ruth’s purpose in life is to bring hope and healing to individuals and communities suffering. Ruth is married to Jason, and they have two daughters.
Rev.(Dr.)Jeremiah & Grace Gado
TJI Nigeria Executive Directors
Rev. (Dr.) Jeremiah and Grace Gado have a combined 79+ years of experience in various levels in Nigeria and beyond. As respected leaders in the Nigerian community they play the vital role of providing leadership in implementing The Jonah Inheritance’s strategic goals as well as bringing credibility to the region.
Rev. (Dr.) Jeremiah Gado is a former Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) president. During his six-year term as President of ECWA, he introduced many reforms including: increasing the revenue-generating capacity of ECWA and laid the foundation for the future of the organization by spearheading the formation and strengthening of 4 companies- ECWA Central Pharmacy Ltd, ECWA Productions Ltd, ECWA Development Finance Scheme Limited, GOWANS Microfinance Bank Limited, and ECWA Rural Development Limited. He oversaw a large network of churches with over 15 million members, several seminaries and hospitals, and over 3200 missionaries in the most populous country in Africa.
Grace Gado has over 30 years of working as a teacher and administrator in the Nigerian and American school systems. Rev. Jeremiah and Grace Gado have five children and six grandchildren.
We are Christ-centered
Jesus is the reason why we do what we do. We live to make Him known.
We are people of integrity
We hold ourselves to the highest standards.
We are pro-poor
In everything we do, we do it for the least of these.
We are community-led
We are committed to partnering with native communities in addressing the healthcare crisis in Nigeria.
We are data-driven
We value quality and innovation and take the time and do what is needed to obtain both.
We will leave a lasting legacy
We believe in sustainability. We're playing the long game.
At The Jonah Inheritance, we create solutions that leverage opportunities and resources for African physicians to serve at all levels of care.
We believe in working for the best interests of the most vulnerable people. We create sustainable and scalable healthcare networks by building on the strengths of our physicians and their communities. This involves partnering with in-country doctors and medical staff and equipping them with the knowledge and resources needed to properly treat those most in need.
Driven by Christ-centered evidence-based models, we’re focused on improving Nigerians’ communities and long-term health.
Now that you know who we are — take a look at who we are trying to reach!
The Jonah Inheritance Medical Center