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. D. Ogoina
President -NIDS
Prof. Dimie Ogoina, MBBS, FWACP, FMCP-Infectious Diseases, FACP, FIDSA, is a distinguished Nigerian professor of medicine and an internationally recognized infectious disease physician and scientist.
He is currently the Vice-Chancellor of Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) and has served as the President of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) since 2019.
WHO Expert Committee Chair: In August 2024, he was appointed Chair of the WHO’s Emergency Committee on the Mpox Upsurge.
Discovery of mpox transmission: His team at Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital diagnosed Nigeria’s first case of mpox during the 2017 outbreak and was the first to document the potential for sexual transmission, a finding that proved critical during the 2022 global outbreak.
Awards and recognition
His influential work has earned him numerous accolades:
TIME 100 Most Influential Persons (2023): Named for his contributions to science and global health equity.
Nature Top 10 Scientists (2022): Recognized for his role in shaping science, particularly regarding mpox.
Fellow, Infectious Diseases Society of America (2022): Honored among the top scientists in his field.
Fellow, American College of Physicians (2015):
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Dr. M.M Dalhat
Vice President 1-NIDS
Dr. Mahmood Dalhat MBBS, MPH, FWACP, is a distinguished Nigerian infectious diseases physician, field epidemiologist, and a key figure in public health in Nigeria. He holds significant leadership positions within the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) and has a career focused on infectious disease prevention, control, and public health service.
Career and expertise
Infectious Diseases Physician: With both an MBBS and Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians (FWACP), he is a highly qualified physician specializing in infectious diseases.
Field Epidemiologist: He has extensive training and experience as a field epidemiologist, which is crucial for investigating and managing disease outbreaks.
Dr. U.B Abubakar
Vice President II – NIDS
Dr. U.B. Abubakar is the Vice President II of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) and a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. His expertise and background are in veterinary public health, aligning with his role in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at ABU.
Dr. Abubakar serves as an academic and researcher within the department. His contributions align with ABU’s focus on veterinary public health research.
ub.abubakar@nids.org.ng
Prof. M.A Adeiza
Secretary General -NIDS
Professor Mukhtar Abdulmajid Adeiza is a distinguished and highly accomplished Consultant Physician and Professor of Medicine, specializing in Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine. Based at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Shika, Zaria, he stands at the forefront of Nigeria’s fight against communicable diseases.
Dr. O. Adekanmbi
Asst. Secretary General – NIDS
Dr. O. Adekanmbi – Asst. Secretary General NIDS. is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at the University of Ibadan (UI), with a primary clinical appointment at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. She serves as the Assistant Secretary-General of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS).
Dr. A. Opawoye
Public Relations Officer
Dr. Adefolarin Opawoye, Public Relations Officer – NIDS Dr. Adefolarin Opawoye is an infectious disease specialist affiliated with the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).
He works in the Infectious Diseases Unit of LUTH in Lagos. His expertise covers a broad range of infectious disease topics, with particular emphasis on clinical and management aspects.
Dr. J. Mmerem
Dep. Public Relations Officer – NIDS
Dr. Juliet I. Mmerem is a medical professional and researcher specializing in infectious diseases and public health, affiliated with the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Enugu. She serves as the Deputy Public Relations Officer for the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS).
Career and expertise
Medical Professional and Researcher: Dr. Mmerem is a key researcher at UNTH in Enugu, with a focus on infectious diseases and public health interventions.
Dr. E. Tobin
Financial Secretary -NIDS
Dr EKAETE A. TOBIN MBBCh, MPH, PgDip IPC (Essex), FWACP, PhD, FAIPH
– Financial Secretary -NIDS
Dr. Ekaete A. Tobin is a distinguished public health physician, epidemiologist, and infection prevention and control expert affiliated with the Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital (ISTH) in Irrua, Edo State.
Career and expertise
Public Health Physician and Epidemiologist: With a strong background in public health, Dr. Tobin specializes in communicable and non-communicable disease prevention and control.
Dr. U. Abdulrahman
Treasurer – NIDS
Dr. U. Abdulrahman serves as the Treasurer of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society (NIDS) and is affiliated with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) in Gwagwalada, FCT.
u.abdulrahman@nids.org.ng
Dr. G. Ilyasu
Editor-in-Chief -NIDS
Professor Garba Iliyasu is a highly respected professor of medicine specializing in infectious diseases and tropical medicine at Bayero University Kano (BUK). He is also a consultant physician at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano.
Dr. F. Dayyabu
Asst. Editor-in-Chief – NIDS
Mohammed Bin Khalifa Bin Salman Alkhalifa Specialist Center, Bahrain
Dr. U. Unigwe
Ex-Officio Member II-NIDS
Dr. Uche Sonny Unigwe is a Chief Consultant in Infectious Diseases at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) in Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu. He is a physician with over 25 years of experience in internal medicine.
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