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Chitu Princewill (Omodu)

Chitu Princewill (Omodu)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director and Head of Secretariat of the Nigerian National Bioethics Committee

  • Education

    • Institute for Gene Ecology, University of Tromso, Norway.

      2007 - 2008
      Masters Level Certificate Biosafety Excellent

      Detection of genetically modified foods and the isolation of their DNA. Compared organic crops and genetically modified crops. Learnt special skills in the handling and movement of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).

    • Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School, Elelenwo

      1981 - 1986
      WASC

      Activities and Societies: Science club Prepared for and obtained my West African School Certificate. I was the labour Prefect during my time and i also represented my school in various science competitions.

    • Nnamdi Azikiwe University

      1987 - 1991
      Bachelor's degree Applied Biochemistry Second Class Lower

      I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Applied Biochemistry. I carried out research on 1) twin birthrate in Port Harcourt, 2) Oil spillage in Niger Delta area of Nigeria and government legislations and 3) The Medicinal Effect of Eupatorium odorantum.

    • University of Ibadan

      2009 - 2011
      Masters of Science Bioethics Very good

      Activities and Societies: WAB Research Bioethics

    • University of Basel

      2014 - 2017
      Doctor of Science and Medicine (Dr.sc.med) Biomedical Ethics Very Good

      Activities and Societies: AVUBA I have carried out sound qualitative research on women's autonomy and reproductive rights. I have published papers in journals. I have other manuscripts under review with several journals. I have teaching experience where i taught women's autonomy and reproductive rights at one of the contemporary debate course at the University of Basel. I have given presentations at international conferences like the European Association for Center of Medical Ethics (EACME) and International Association of… Show more I have carried out sound qualitative research on women's autonomy and reproductive rights. I have published papers in journals. I have other manuscripts under review with several journals. I have teaching experience where i taught women's autonomy and reproductive rights at one of the contemporary debate course at the University of Basel. I have given presentations at international conferences like the European Association for Center of Medical Ethics (EACME) and International Association of Bioethics (IAB). Show less

  • Experience

    • National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), Abuja, Nigeria

      Sept 2002 - now

      Head, Bioethics Unit I am a Deputy Director and the Head of Bioethics Unit at the National Biotechnology Development Agency. I am also the Desk Officer for the Nigeria-UNESCO Bioethics Focal Point in Nigeria. I represent Nigeria at the International Bioethics Committee (IBC) meetings and at the Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC) meetings. I am also involved in scientific and bioethical research.

      • Dr.

        Sept 2002 - now

      • Deputy Director

        Sept 2002 - Jun 2024

      • Deputy Director

        Sept 2002 - Jun 2024

    • National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA)

      Aug 2012 - now
      Head of Bioethics Unit

      My main area of research interest is in women’s reproductive autonomy, but I am also doing some work on the ethical issues of Gene Drive Technology for the eradication of malaria in the West African Region. I have vast experience in qualitative research ethics methods, as well as in descriptive, content, narrative, and the use of MAXQDA 11 for qualitative data analysis. I am also open and quick to learn new research methods. I work with the National Biotechnology Development Agency in Abuja, Nigeria. At the Agency, I have the mandate of my government to establish the National Bioethics Committee (NBC) which will be holistic, pluralistic and multidisciplinary. A Committee of this kind will not only serve to advise the government and policy makers on ethical issues as they arise, but will ensure the protection, dignity, welfare, rights, safety and well-being of Nigerians.ACHIEVEMENTS • In February, 2020, I was elected the Pioneer Anglophone Rapporteur for the First African Regional Bioethics Conference to represent Africa at the 13th Global Bioethics Summit in Lisbon, Portugal • In 2019, as the Focal Officer for the Nigeria-UNESCO Bioethics, I successfully against all odds organized the Nigerian National Bioethics Stakeholders’ Meeting for the drafting of the Nigerian National Bioethics Framework and Policy for the establishment of a Nigerian National Bioethics Committee • In 2019, I successfully coordinated the development of the Nigerian National Bioethics Documents • In 2019 I was made the Vice President of the Ethics Technical Working Group for the West Africa - Integrated Vector management Programme (WA-IVM) for the eradication of malaria using Gene Drive Technology. I am also one of the Rapporteurs for the WA- IVM programme. • I was instrumental in setting up the ethics committee at the African University of Science and Technology in 2013 Show less

    • NABDA - National Biotechnology Development Agency

      Jan 2023 - now
      Director

      Director, Special Duties Department

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by Nigerian Red Cross on Sept 1982
      Nigerian Red CrossAssociated with Chitu Princewill (Omodu)

    • Teacher

      Issued by Covenant Grace International School, Port Harcourt on Jan 2001
      Covenant Grace International School, Port HarcourtAssociated with Chitu Princewill (Omodu)