Honoured to deliver the 5th James Hakim Memorial Lecture at #INTEREST2026 in Tanzania 🇹🇿 I discussed #HIV and #mpox as interconnected epidemics (syndemics), the need for integrated HIV/STI/mpox responses in Africa. Proud to represent Bayelsa Medical University and Nigeria.

Spoke on aligning Africa's legal frameworks with the reformed IHR @WorldHealthSmt in Nairobi Takeaway: The reformed IHR, Pandemic Agreement & Fund are not the destination — they're vehicles. Africa must leverage them, but ultimately become the driver of its own health security.

Proud to be recognised by The Guardian Nigeria as one of 50 Distinguished Nigerians of Merit — individuals who embody integrity, professionalism, and dedication to service. Read my interview here- guardian.ng/specials/prof-di…

My first year as Vice Chancellor! 🎉 Since launching the ASPIRE Agenda in Oct 2024, we’ve made progress at Bayelsa Medical University! Organised Health outreach & Int Symposium. Achieved 100% NUC accreditation, Launched Nigeria’s 1st VR/AI studio & Talk-to-VC App, secured grants

The future is here! 🚀 We've officially commissioned the BMU Virtual Reality Studio We're moving beyond textbooks into immersive learning with VR, AR, & AI via @MetaQuestVR & @VictoryXR We're not just teaching medicine; we're building the future of healthcare #BMU #Innovation

Honored to represent @BayelsaMedUni at the HIV/STI 2025 World Congress in Montreal 🇨🇦. Spoke at the symposium on “Mpox & Other Emerging STIs”, sharing insights on Mpox in Africa and showcasing BMU’s commitment to research, innovation & global impact. 🌍💡 #BMU #Mpox #STIHIV2025

Great opportunity to connect with colleagues in the UK! ✅ Engaged with UKPHRST on Nigeria’s Mpox Project. ✅ Delivered a seminar at LSHTM. ✅ Interacted with Prof. David Heymann & UKHSA team. ✅ Toured the High-Level Isolation Unit at Royal Free Shared my vision for BMU

It’s been one month since my appointment as VC of Bayelsa Medical University! During my familiarization tour, I met faculty, staff, students, and local communities, sharing my vision to make BMU a global leader in medical education. Together, we’re paving the way for excellence!

Honored to take on the role of Vice-Chancellor at Bayelsa Medical University. Excited to lead BMU into a future of innovation, academic excellence, and global impact in healthcare. Together, we will achieve great things! Read My Vision for BMU here bmu.edu.ng/index.php/vice-ch…

Delivered a keynote at IUSTI 2024 in Sydney. Reviewed the history, neglect, and spread of mpox, emphasizing its potential for global emergence without sustained investments, particularly in Africa. #Mpox #GlobalHealth #IUSTI2024