PROF. DENNIS ARIBODOR INAUGURAL LECTURE

Prof. Dennis Nnanna Aribodor from the Department of Parasitology and Entomology delivered the 78th Inaugural lecture of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

A Professor of Public Health Parasitology, Dennis Nnanna Aribodor, has explained why Nigeria is yet to eliminate malaria. The professor delivered a lecture titled: “Malaria Story And Challenges To Malaria Elimination In Nigeria” held at the Unizik-ASUU Multipurpose complex, on Thursday, 23rd March, 2023. During the lecture, he explained that lack of political will to confront the malaria problem, inadequate funding, terrorism, insurgency, conflicts and internal displaced persons are the greatest challenges towards achieving malaria elimination in the country.

 

Group photograph with dignitaries
Prof Aribodor and the DVC Academics Prof Odibo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prof. D. N. Aribodor