The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has inducted two seasoned professionals – Prof. Ahmed Mora and Paul Usoro, SAN – into its board of directors, to enhance its leadership capacity.
Senior communications manager at IHVN,Ms. Uzoma Nwofor disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, which was made available to journalists.
Nwofor stated that the move is expected to bolster the institute’s governance, strengthen its healthcare delivery systems and advance its research initiatives.
At the induction ceremony, the IHVN board chairman, Dr. Umaru Muttallab praised the new members for their wealth of experience. “These are individuals with exceptional expertise—one in the pharmaceutical industry and the other in governance and legal practice. Their inclusion will boost the board’s effectiveness and drive our mission forward,” he said.
Mora, a distinguished pharmacist and academic, pledged to improve access to affordable drugs for HIV and tuberculosis treatment. He suggested that IHVN could establish partnerships with manufacturers and eventually become a producer of pharmaceutical products. “This institute has the potential to lead in drug production and I’m honoured to join a team of such integrity,” he stated.
Usoro, SAN, highlighted his diverse background in governance and legal practice, drawing on his experience with boards in the financial and telecommunications sectors. He promised to apply these skills to ensure the institute achieves its objectives. “IHVN’s mission to aid humanity through healthcare is noble and I’m privileged to contribute to such meaningful work,” Usoro said.
Nwofor noted that the IHVN Board consists of experts in health, research, management and finance, all committed to ensuring equitable access to quality health services in Nigeria.
She emphasised that the addition of Mora and Usoro is expected to amplify the board’s capacity to tackle public health challenges with innovative, evidence-based solutions.
