Prof. Dimie Ogoina

Prof. Dimie Ogoina is a Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the Niger Delta University and an infectious diseases physician at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, Bayelsa, Nigeria. Prof. Ogoina’s team diagnosed and managed the first case of mpox in Nigeria during the 2017 outbreak. His team was also the first to report the potential of transmission of mpox via sexual contact.

Life

Ogoina attended high school in Lagos, Nigeria. He completed a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Ahmadu Bello University where he studied under mentors Laszlo Egler and Geoffrey Onyemelukwe.

After his residency, Ogoina worked as a lecturer and consultant physician at the HIV/AIDS clinic at Bingham University Teaching Hospital in Jos.[2] He then joined Niger Delta University (NDU) and the NDU Teaching Hospital where he has served in several roles including head of department, provost of the college of medicine, chair of the medical advisory committee, and chief medical director. He is a professor of medicine. Ogoina researches HIV/AIDS and antimicrobial resistance. In 2017, he presented on Mpox in Nigeria.] As of 2023, he is the current president of the Nigerian Infectious Diseases Society. In April 2023, Ogoina was named to the Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world for his scientific contributions and global health equity efforts.

He is currently the Vice Chancellor of the Prestigious Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

My vision for Bayelsa Medical University is to transform it into a globally recognized leader in medical education, research, and innovation, driven by technology and excellence.
The A.S.P.I.R.E. Agenda guides this transformation:

1. Academic Excellence

Improve the quality of education through curriculum innovation, faculty development, and student engagement. Foster continuous innovation in academic delivery aligned with global best practices.

2. Sustainability

Promote environmental and financial sustainability by diversifying revenue streams, embedding green practices, and ensuring long-term financial stability through innovative funding solutions.

3. Partnerships & Engagement

Build strong collaborations with local, national, and international institutions. Enhance community outreach and strengthen alumni and industry partnerships to expand BMU’s educational and research capacities.

4. Innovation & Technology

Integrate advanced technologies like AI, VR, IoT, and telemedicine in education and healthcare. Establish the Digital Healthcare Simulation Lab and Biomedical Innovation Labs to foster innovation and drive healthcare advancements.

5. Research Excellence

Establish Centers of Excellence and launch the Global Research Incubator and Accelerator Program to nurture early-stage research ideas. Expand research output and global collaboration in key medical fields.

6. Empowerment & Welfare

Create a supportive environment prioritizing student and staff welfare, career development, and mentorship. Implement reward systems that recognize excellence in research and academia.