President's Biography
Meet the visionary leading NiBSA's strategic direction.
Meet the visionary leading NiBSA's strategic direction.
President, NiBSA
Stella Ngozi Udo is a Medical Laboratory Scientist and Specialist in Public Health with over thirty-five years of work experience in the field of laboratory medicine, Management, and Administration across Public/Private Health Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations.
She holds a Master's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science and a Doctorate in Public Health with a bias in Biosafety/Biosecurity. She is a renowned Technocrat and Administrator with diverse training and Certifications in the areas of Quality Management Systems ISO 15189, ISO 17025, biosafety and biosecurity ISO 35001, Strategic Planning, Laboratory Auditing, and Mentorship.
She has worked in a Teaching Hospital and at the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria where she rose to the position of Deputy Registrar/Director of Planning, Research & Statistics. She is currently the Administrator at the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (WAPCMLS).
She has facilitated several workshops in the different zones of Nigeria, training over 500 personnel in Basic BRM, Advanced BRM, Project-Based Mentorships, Quality Management Systems, Train the Trainer (TtT) workshops, and Health System Strengthening. These efforts have led to the successful implementation of biorisk management and Quality Management System accreditations in several institutions in Nigeria and other African countries over the past 10 years.
Her contributions extend to health policy and strategic planning, where she actively supports the Nigerian Ministry of Health and other institutions in crafting evidence-based frameworks to guide the sector. She has participated in the development of several policy documents, Strategic plans, and training manuals.
She is an independent Consultant for several National and International Organizations on different projects and is recognized for her leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to strengthening health systems through research, education, and policy advocacy.
Current Roles:
NiBSA seeks to influence and support emerging legislations and standards in the areas of biosafety, biosecurity, and biotechnology by partnering with leading organizations.
