Plenary 3

DR. EJIKE OJI

Professional Summary

Dr. Ejike Oji is a distinguished medical expert and social entrepreneur with over 45 years of experience in clinical medicine, reproductive health advocacy, and civil society leadership. Holding an MBBS from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, he specializes in programme design, management, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic alliances, with a proven impact on reducing maternal mortality in Nigeria and Africa. As President/CEO of the Dr. Ejike Oji Community Development Foundation (since 2014), he leads initiatives like a 5-million-women database for empowerment, AI-integrated health information via WhatsApp, and digital telemedicine platforms. Previously, as Country Director for Ipas Nigeria (2002–2013), he drove the Midwifery Service Scheme, achieving a 30% reduction in maternal deaths, and advocated for the inclusion of Misoprostol in essential medicines list, saving countless lives. He also served as Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Health (2021–2023), He worked with colleagues to secure over $500 million in cancer programming resources for the next 5 years for Nigeria.

Key Achievements and Expertise

  • Advocated successfully for the repeal of the U.S. Global Gag Rule, unlocking billions in global funding for reproductive health in 2008.
  • Organized five National Family Planning Conferences and trained over 18,000 healthcare providers, influencing policies like the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act.
  • Chaires committees for the management of Association for the Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP), for maternal and child health accountability (e.g., C4MAN) and serves as CSO Focal Point for Nigeria on FP 2030.
  • Delivered over 100 presentations, including at the Global Health Council and ECOWAS meetings, and authored publications on abortion care, misoprostol access, and midwifery education globally.
  • Received over 60 awards, including the Florence Nightingale Award and SOGON Award for Excellence.

Skills and Competencies

  • ​Technical: Programme management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic visioning, basic accounting, and social entrepreneurship. Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital health tools.
  • ​Language: English (Excellent), Igbo (Excellent), Hausa (Good).
  • Fields of Interest: Reproductive and maternal health, family planning, women’s rights and empowerment, social advocacy, and environmental sustainability.

Memberships and Interests

Active in organizations like the Nigeria Medical Association, Health Sector Reform Coalition, Guild of Medical Directors, and Network of Reproductive Health Journalists. Committed to developing youth and women leaders, community poverty alleviation, and legislative advocacy. Hobbies include reading, sports, and travel. Life member National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) He for She award also.

Contact Information

Phone: 08037873991
Address: No. 31 Adamu Ciroma Crescent, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria
Email: [dreoji@yahoo.com]

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