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The Institute of Health Sciences, Research And Administration of Nigeria has inducted 30 Fellows into its fold.
The induction ceremony which held on the 7th October, 2023 at JOENAGI College of Health Science, Obudu witnessed unprecedented attendance at the event.
Declaring the event opened, the President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr Celcus Akomaye welcomed guests and thanked the management of JOENAGI College of Health Science Obudu for granting the approval to use the venue.
Mr Akomaye said “I would like to thank the Management and Staff of Joeagi College of Health Science Obudu for granting us the approval to use its facilities for this event.
“Our mission is clear, through our unique programs and platforms, we are dedicated to producing distinguished and innovative multi-skilled professionals. We seek to admit individuals and organizations with proven track records in healthcare, research, administration, and leadership, providing them with educational and professional training/certification.
“By establishing linkages with a diverse group of professionals and captains of industries, we create openings for business and partnership opportunities for our members. We aim to project and position our members at the center of the global context, facilitating researchers to solve pending problems and make a significant impact on society.
Our members are the backbone of our institute. They are distinguished healthcare promoters, educators, researchers, managers, administrators, leaders, executives, specialists, business experts, spokespersons, practitioners, consultants, entrepreneurs, politicians, ambassadors, coaches, and excellently proven skilled leaders with global recognition. We are proud to have assembled such a talented and diverse group of individuals who are committed to advancing the fields of health science, research/ education, management, and administration.
“In addition to membership, the Institute of Health Science, Research, and Administration also offers accredited programs leading to the award of recognized professional and academic certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Through partnerships with both local and international recognized/accredited institutions, we ensure that our programs are flexible, stable, qualitative, and cost considerate, allowing professionals to further their education while maintaining their work commitments.
“As a professional body, we are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the practice of professions. We aim to develop, support, regulate, and promote professional standards for technical and ethical competence. Our focus is not only on the benefit of our professionals, but also on the greater public good. We understand the importance of maintaining a strong reputation for our profession and strive to uphold the highest levels of excellence in all that we do.
“Today, as we gather here to celebrate the induction and investiture ceremony, we embark on a new chapter in the history of our institute. With the support of our members and stakeholders, we will continue to strive for excellence and make a lasting impact on the fields of health science, research, management, and administration.”
On his part the keynote speaker, the Director of Education and Training, Dr Ntamu Ekahe-Joseph Abua, stressed on the need for resilience in entrepreneurship and adaptability in today’s rapidly changing world.
He charged the public to imbibe higher work standard and diversify into other areas as a measure to ameliorate the already bastardized situation in our economy.
A profile of the Inductees and Awardees during the ceremony is giving below in their categories:
Distinguished Fellows
PROF. DJIBRIL NAGUIBOU MOHAMED
Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
Brief Profile: He holds BSc Biology, Doctor of Pharmacy, MD (Doctor of Medicine in General medicine), MDC (Doctor of Medicine in cardiology) , Msc Pharmacology and PhD in Pharmacology. He’s a professor in Medicine at the University of Parakou and HOD at University of Abomey Carlavi, Benin republic. He’s a cardiologist consultant at CNHU ,and the Vice Chancellor at Good Shepherd University Of Benin.
Name: PROF. OGAR VICTOR UGBEM
Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
Brief Profile: He has B.Sc and M.Sc in economics, Postgraduate Diploma in Energy and Environmental Studies, Advance Diploma in Business Management, Diploma in Educational Management, Membership/Registration: Associate Member of the Institute of Corporate Affairs Management of Nigeria and Fellow of Hartford International Business School in Nigeria. The president and Chancellor of African University of Benin – Cotonou in the Republic of Benin and President and Chancellor of African Bilingual University of Togo in Lome, Republic of Togo. Also, the President and founder.-AUB Educational Consult Lagos Nigeria.
Name: PROF. WIRBA AMENU FOVEN
Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
Brief Profile: He holds B. Pharm , MBBS , MD , PhD. He is Director of Academic Affairs at King’s college University, Poland; The president and founder and Vice Chancellor of Continental University Institute of Science and Technology, Cameroon; Professor at Faculty of medicine -Pharmacy at NAPISCTECH ,Cameroon and the former Director of School of Medicine and Pharmacy in IUB ,Cameroon.
Name: PROF. BEST ORDINIOHA
Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
Brief Profile: Professor of public health and community medicine, Director of school of Public health university of Port-Harcourt.
Name: IBRAHIM UMAR
Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
Brief Profile: Director of Education and Developmental Standard; National Primary Health Care Registration Board Of Nigeria. A RCHP of over 20 years, possess excellent communication and listening skills, works extremely well in a team. A renowned workaholic staff of the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board Of Nigeria.
Name: DANLADI MAKPA JIBRIN
Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
Brief Profile: He’s a Lecturer /Clinical Instructor; Nasarawa State University Keffi and FAMSAS College of Health Science Technology Keffi, State Chairman Private Clinic Proprietors Association (Community Health Practitioners Wing Nasarawa State), Assist. Secretary Health care providers Association of Nigeria Nasarawa State Chapter, Acting State Chairman Association of Primary Healthcare Tutors of Nigeria Nasarawa State Chapter. Hold the revered position of Madaki-Buh Chiefdom of Buh Chiefdom Traditional Council Wamba LGA Nasarawa State Nigeria. He also had the privilege of Being a Member Staff regularisation and Promotion Nasarawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Member Nasarawa State Ministry of Health Medical Oxygen Technical Working Group. Member CHAI Medical Oxygen steering Committee and Technical Working Group, Member of Nasarawa State University Keffi Department of Community Health Sciences steering Committee, Member Nasarawa State Human Resources for Health.
Name: DR. IYOHA NERITA EMIKE OGBHEMHE
Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
Brief Profile: Dr Iyoha has Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery and certificates of in management (NIM) as a chartered manager and in Anesthesia. Also she has Diploma from Modern Montessori International (early childhood educator 2½ – 6 years) and Diploma in Anaesthesia. She has masters in occupation Medicine and is also member of West African College of Surgeon.
Name: DR. EMMANUEL NWAKAJI ETOR
Membership Level For Induction: DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
Brief Profile: Public Health Inspector and a Research Scholar at Highstone Global University, Texas.
Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Name: HON. BETHEL CHINEGBO ALOZIE
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: Chairman, Evaron Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Name: SIR (BARR) AYANSHISHIE JOSEPH ADIE
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: He holds BA(HON) LLB LAW, University of Calabar, CRS; Masters in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) University of Uyo,Akwa Ibom State; Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Education (PGDEE), University of Calabar, CRS; Higher National Diploma in Town Planning (HND), Polytechnic, Calabar CRS. He is a member of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); Nigerian Institute of Town Planners(MNITP) and Town Planners Registration Council Of Nigeria (TOPREG) RTP. He is also Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria.Former Executive Secretary of CRS Land Use and Allocation Committee. In addition, he is Former Crs Director Of Town Planning And Former Director Of Crs Ministry New Cities Development.
Name: HON, DR. IGBOJIOUN BEKEE. O.
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: He holds Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees in various field such as: National Diploma in Public Administration from Akwapoly, Diploma in Photosynthesis/Mass-communication and Higher National Diploma in Public Administration both in Federal Polytechnic Nekede. Diploma in Public Health Administration and Management from Abia State College of Health Science and Management Technology ABA. BSC in Human Resources Management from Federal University of Agriculture Umudike. BSC in Public Health Science from Abia State University Uturu. Is a Public Health Board Member to the Abia State Primary Healthcare development agency (ASPHCDA) Abia. and also a Consultant to the Government of Abia State, Office of the Executive Governor as Special Assistant, Senior Special Assistant and Special Adviser on Public Health respectively.
Name: INGIO, MARY UTIANGBESHIE
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: Rm, Rn, Rophthn, B.Sc(Nursing Admin.) Pd( In View) M.Sc(Public Health) In View. Present Position, Director Of Nursing Services, Crs
Name: MRS THERESA UTIANGWU UKAKA
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: She’s a Double qualified Nurse (sister) Domiciliary Midwifery Services, Deputy PHC – Co-ordinator. Obanliku Local Government Council, CRS, Snr. Lecturer (Nurse Tutor), Abi College of Nursing, Itigidi, Abi CRS, Chief Lecturer, College of Nursing Services Obudu CRS.
Name: Dr. MUSANGO ANTHONY DENNIS MUKWELLE
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: He’s the Ceo/ Medical Director Of Makwalla Health Care Services Ltd Abuja, a clinician of many years experience. Graduated from the university of Calabar with the degree in MBBCH 1995 and a master of public health from the university Lagos in the 2000. Dr Musango has a PHD in medical quality from the Smart international college from the united kingdom and from the institute of man power and leadership of Nigeria. He has won many scholarships at home and abroad, especially the prestigious scholarship from Johnson and Johnson and the university of California USA and the Ghana institute of management and public administration for Managers in health care in west Africa. Dr Musango has work as a physician in the Norwalk hospital in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. He has written many abstracts that gave him full scholarships to present in the following countries: France, USA, Thailand, China, Italy, Germany, Japan, and many more. Dr Musango is currently the CEO,and Medical Director of MAKWALLA HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ABUJA. He is a passionate quality assurance professional. Dr Musango is the director of operations of Nestraklinikal, a collaborative program with the university of Abuja, for the program quality management system and quality Assurance.He is also a graduate of the Lagos Business school now PAN ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY.
Name: AFAMEFULE EMEKA HENRY
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: He was Radiographer/Sonographer ,New Hope Hospital Onitsha . Internee Radiographer: Lautech Teaching Hospital Osogbo Osun State, Sonographer. Meridian Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Radiographer/Sonographer,St Peters Hospital, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Sonographer.Glory Land Hospital Ovum Yenagoa Bayelsa State, Sonographer Everly Clinic In Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Radiographer, Fmc Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Presently An Assistant Director Of Radiography Fmc Yenagoa Bayelsa State.
Name: ASOEGWU MAGNUS EZENWA
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: Dr. Ugo is a highly skilled professional who excels in various capacities. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of South-West Zonal Controller for the National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA), where she has been instrumental in spearheading groundbreaking initiatives. With a background in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Ugo has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of medical imaging and speech recognition device inventions. Her expertise extends to scientific research, focusing on Occupational Safety, Health, Safety, and Environment, Biotechnology, Biosafety/Biosecurity, Bioterrorism, and regulatory compliance. In addition to her professional endeavors, Dr. Ugo is the dedicated Lagos State Coordinator of the Women Leadership Institute and Network (WLIN). Under her leadership, she has successfully organized and facilitated empowerment programs for women and girls, providing financial support to widows and those in need. She has also implemented girl child leadership clubs in schools, promoting the development of future female leaders.
Name: DR UGONNA C. ONYEKWELU
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: Dr. Ugo is a highly skilled professional who excels in various capacities. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of South-West Zonal Controller for the National Biosafety Management Agency of Nigeria (NBMA), where she has been instrumental in spearheading groundbreaking initiatives.
Name: DEACON NTUIOKWA MANYO ATTA
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: Cooperative Development Bank (April 13th 2004 – December 5th 2005), First City Monument Bank (December 5th 2005 – March 25th 2007), Zenith Bank PLC (April 3th 2007 – March 25th 2011), First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Calabar Main Branch, Calabar Iman junction Branch, Obudu Branch and Ogoja Branch (April 5th 2011 till Date).
Name: DR. BEN UDEME MAURICE
Membership Level For Induction: Honorary Doctorate/Distinguished Fellow
Brief Profile: Medical Imaging and Radiological Services Practitioner, He had acquired job experience in Foundation for Restoring Women & Child Dignity (FREWOCD), Braithewaithe Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Ministry of Defence: Ship House Clinic, Military Hospital Port Harcourt and 13 B.DE Medical Center Calabar From 2012-Till date.
Doctoral Fellows
Name: DR. MRS. JEREMIAH ARISTIDE-FLORE
Membership Level For Induction: Doctoral Fellow
Brief Profile: She holds a BSc in (Botany ), MSc in (Botany ), MD (Doctor of Medicine) , MPOM (Master of occupation Medicine). She has Affiliations include Fig tree Clinic where she is a Senior medical Doctor and West Africa Union University , Republic of Benin, as a Visiting lecturer.
Name:. UNIMKE LINUS ABOH
Membership Level For Induction: Doctoral Fellow
Brief Profile: Unimke Linus Aboh. Holds: Dip. Purchasing and Supply (KADSPOLY). B. Sc. (Hons) Pub. Admin. (ABU). MPA (M. Sc.) Pub. Admin (JOS). Currently, he is Registrar, JOENAGI College of Health Technology, Obudu. Also, Supervisory Director, Evergreen Hotels, Obudu. He worked as Lecturer cum HOD, Pub Admin Dept., Allover Central Polytechnic, Obudu Campus. Lecturer 1, Dept of Pol Sci., Enugu State College of Education, Obudu Campus. Verification Officer, Cross River State social safety net enrollment project. He is Registrar, JOENAGI College of Health Technology, Obudu. Also, Supervisory Director, Evergreen Hotels, Obudu.
Name: DR MODUPEOLUWA PEACE DUROTOYE
Membership Level For Induction: Doctoral Fellow
Brief Profile: She holds BSc., MSc, and PhD degrees in Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Nutrition Health respectively. She has held positions as a clinical diagnostic assistant, customer care/marketing officer, clinical assistant in a ethomedical organization, biology teacher, Vice principal, regulatory officer, quality control and production manager, feed consultant /researcher, Lecturer/ Head of Department. She also serves as Vice Chairman/ Program coordinator as well as Director; in a NGO and an International Faith-based Organization.
Research Fellows
Name: DR. KUFRE EFFIONG ESSIEN
Membership Level For Induction: Research Fellow
Brief Profile: QHSE Consultant, CEO / Lead Consultant Safety Master Limited Uyo, AKS
Fellows
Name: DR. DORIS ATIBINYE DOTIMI
Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
Brief Profile: She’s an Associate Professor of Community Health (Department of Community Health Science) and Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences of Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria (2021-Date). She is a fellow of the African Institute of Public Health Practitioners (FAIPH), a Fellow of the Institute of Human Resource Development (FHRD), and a Registered Community Health Practitioner (RCHP). She qualified as a Registered Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) in 1992 and a Community Health Officer in 1997. She holds a Bachelor of Public Health Degree (BPH) from Texila American University, Guyana, 1 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health from Imo State University, Nigeria, 2 Master Degrees in Public Health and Community Health from Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya and University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria respectively. She also holds a doctoral degree (PhD) in Public Health from Walden University, USA. She is currently a member of several academic committees at Bayelsa Medical University, Dean, Faculty Of Health Sciences, Bayelsa Medical University
Name: DR. OKEM FRED IGBANG
Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
Brief Profile: National Diploma in Community Medicine, HND in Community Medicine, PGD in Public Health, PGDM, MSc in Health Management, Phd in view.
Name: DR. DIDIOMA ANTHONY OGHENEVWOGAGA
Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
Brief Profile: Join the Nigerian Army 1996 as Infantry, Trained as Dental Therapist and Lectured With the Nigerian Army School of Medical Sciences, Masters in Education (M.Ed.)Administration & Planning, Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Teacher Education, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) Public Health (Dental Therapy) NOUN. PhD in Educational Administration (in view). Currently lecturing with the Delta State College of Health Science and Technology, Ofuoma.
Name: ELIZABETH OKOHO ETIM
Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
Brief Profile: Academic Qualification: B.Sc Anatomy, MSc Population and Reproductive Health, PhD Epidemiology (in view), Oracle Database Administrator (DBA).
Name: DR. OMOWHARA LUCKY OTEHERI
Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
Brief Profile: MBBS Obstetrics & Gynaecologiy, Post graduate institute of medicine AcLs BLs CPR PALs Blood bone pathogen mental health and ECG, Diploma in Aesthic medicine IUI lab and clinical Essentials & Genetics Reproduction, Member of the American association of aesthetics medicines, AFRH -Association of fertility & reproductive of health, Indian fertility Society of reproductive health (IFS), Member of the Rotary international, Currently polio plus rep in Delta state. Chief medical director (CMD) Hannahson medical center / foundation /fertility clinic.
Name: JAMES BARIBAARA PROMISE
Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
Brief Profile: Adjunct Lecturer (National Teachers Institute (NTI). Capt Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Study Centre and Classroom teacher: Health and Physical Education, Biology and Food & Nutrition (The Royal International Missionary Group of Schools, Port-Harcourt.
Name: AZI ABRAHAM
Membership Level For Induction: Fellow
Brief Profile: Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Maiduguri and a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety Education from Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Portharcourt Rivers State.
Full Members
Name: SISE RACHEAL MBALE
Membership Level For Induction: Full Member
Brief Profile: She’s a Primary Health Care Practitioner, with over 10years experience in Practice.
Other dignitaries at the event include;
Dr. Ekpanghambah Mojafu-Ekpang (Director, Human Resources IHSRAN), Dr. Ntamu Ekahe-Joseph Abua (Director Of Education & Training IHSRAN), and Mr. Unimke Linus Aboh (Head, Membership & Admission IHSRAN)
In his closing his remarks, the Vice President of the institute, Associate Prof Gabriel Jeremiah Oruikor, acknowledged efforts made by those who pivoted the success of the event.
