THE EXCO
The Executive Committee (EXCO) oversees the day to day running of the Society as guided by the constitution. The inaugural meeting of NIDS was held in July 2009 in Kano, followed by yearly Annual General Meeting and Scientific Meeting (AGSM).
Prof. S.S Wali
Chairman Board of Trustees
Professor Sadiq Sulaiman Wali was a prominent Nigerian physician and consultant, best known for serving as the personal physician to several Nigerian heads of state, including General Sani Abacha. Born in 1941 in Kano State, his distinguished career included roles as a Commissioner for Health in Kano State and as a lecturer and Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Medicine at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria.
Prof. I. Muhammed
Member Board of Trustees
Professor Idris Mohammed is a renowned Nigerian physician and scientist, internationally recognized for his seminal research in infectious diseases and immunology. He is a leading expert on meningococcal disease, particularly its epidemiology and control within the African meningitis belt, with a focus on Nigeria.
Prof. G.C Onyemelukwe
Member Boards of Trustees
Prof. G.C. Onyemelukwe (MON) is a distinguished Nigerian professor of Medicine and Immunology, a research fellow in the field of immunology, and a recipient of the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) award. He held positions at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he was a key figure in the Department of Medicine and Immunology, and served as a mentor to many physicians and scientists in Nigeria.
Prof. J. Idoko
Member Board of Trustees
Prof. John Idoko is a Nigerian Professor of Medicine and was the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). He is known for his extensive work in internal medicine and infectious diseases, particularly in the field of HIV/AIDS research and treatment programs within Nigeria and internationally.
Prof. A Nasidi
Member Board of Trustees
Professor Abdulsalami Nasidi stands as one of Africa’s most distinguished and renowned public health leaders, bringing over 39 years of transformative experience in health security across West Africa. Trained in medicine and surgery in Russia, he began his illustrious career as a general surgeon before transitioning into public health, where he has become one of the continent’s most respected figures in epidemic preparedness, biotechnology, and disease control.
Prof. T.O Harry
Member Board of Trustees
Professor Tubonye C. Harry is a distinguished medical academic and a specialist in Genitourinary and HIV medicine. A member of numerous professional and academic bodies in Nigeria and the UK, he served as the Provost of the College of Medicine at Bayelsa Medical University (BMU).
Prof. O Tomori
Member Board of Trustees
Professor Oyewale Tomori is a renowned Nigerian virologist, academic administrator, and public health expert, widely recognized for his contributions to disease prevention and control, particularly in Africa. He is a former Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University and a past President of the Nigerian Academy of Science. He is also known for his role in polio eradication in Africa and his involvement in researching various viral infections.
Prof. A.G Habib
Member Board of Trustees
Professor Abdulrazaq Garba Habib is a distinguished Nigerian physician, epidemiologist, and professor of medicine with extensive expertise in infectious and tropical diseases. His career combines academic leadership, clinical practice, and significant contributions to public health policy and research.
Overview of career and expertise
Professor Habib’s work spans several decades and is marked by significant contributions to medicine, particularly in infectious diseases and tropical medicine.
Prof. K. Junaidu
Member Board of Trustees
Professor Junaidu Kabir is a distinguished academic and researcher in veterinary public health, with a long and established career at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. His expertise lies in infectious diseases, biosafety, and epidemiology, with a particular focus on how these issues impact public health in Nigeria and beyond.
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola
Member Board of Trustees
Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola is a distinguished Nigerian professor of medical microbiology, an academic leader, and a public health expert, most recently serving as the 13th and first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Her career is marked by groundbreaking achievements in infection control, particularly concerning HIV/AIDS and outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19.
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