The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, has inaugurated a seven-member State-level selection committee for the Health Fellows Nigeria Program, a one-year initiative aimed at engaging young professionals from health, information technology, and social science fields recently announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate.
The program is designed to equip participants with world-class training in public health administration under dedicated mentorship. Dr. Adaeze Oreh, the Rivers State Commissioner for Health, emphasized that the initiative seeks to develop leadership skills and promote results-driven service delivery in the health sector.
Speaking during the inauguration, Oreh highlighted the importance of a transparent and inclusive selection process.
The committee comprises representatives from various sectors, including WHO, community-based organizations, academia, and government agencies. Key members include:
Chairman: Prof. Giwa Abdulganiyu (WHO Nigeria State Coordinator)
Secretary: Dr. Julienne Darlington-Nwoke (SWAp Desk Officer)
Mrs Cynthia Sampson (Rivers State Ministry of Health)
Dr Siyeofori Dede (Rivers State Primary Healthcare Management Board)
Dr. Bernadette Korubo (Community-Based Organizations)
Prof. Kenneth Ordu (Academia)
Hon. Mrs. Wendy Kalio (Local Government Areas/ALGON)
Dr. Oreh congratulated the committee members and commended their dedication to advancing healthcare in Rivers State and across Nigeria. The program is part of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and will be implemented through the SWAp Coordination Office under the Federal Ministry of Health.
