Dr Iriagbonse Iyabo Osaigbovo
Associate Professor & Consultant Clinical Microbiologist
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) proudly recognises Dr Iriagbonse Iyabo Osaigbovo as Staff of the Month for April 2025, for her outstanding leadership in diagnostics, research advancement, and institutional development.
Dr Osaigbovo led UBTH’s Diagnostic Pillar during the COVID-19 response, ensuring a robust, coordinated diagnostic system at a critical time. She also contributed significantly to the hospital’s legacy through her work on the UBTH@50 Documentation Committee.
As Head of the Grantsmanship Unit, she has transformed research access by curating a compendium of grants and institutional data and establishing a dedicated WhatsApp platform to share research opportunities—tools that have improved competitiveness and collaboration among staff.
Dr Osaigbovo currently leads major institutional projects, including the Nigeria Fungal Disease Surveillance and Acute Febrile Illness Surveillance, where she provides strategic oversight, ensures data quality, and facilitates capacity building.
With multiple research grants to her credit, she exemplifies academic excellence and continues to mentor and inspire a research-oriented culture at UBTH. A graduate of the AIG Public Leaders Programme at Oxford, she brings global insight to local impact.
A quiet reformer, Dr Osaigbovo’s work speaks volumes. Her contributions have strengthened UBTH’s diagnostic, research, and leadership frameworks—making her a most deserving recipient of this recognition.
Congratulations, Dr Iriagbonse Osaigbovo
