Dr. Olarenwaju Ibigbami

Dr. Olarenwaju Ibigbami is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mental Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. He is also an Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist (Child and Adolescent) at the Department of Mental Health, Wesley Guild Hospital Unit of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ilesha, Nigeria. Dr. Ibigbami is a medical graduate of OAU and a fellow of the Faculty of Psychiatry, West African College of Physicians. His clinical practice focuses on the management of mental illnesses among children, adolescents, and young adults, utilizing psychiatric and psychotherapeutic interventions. His research contributions are centered around mental health issues among children, adolescents, and young adults, including undergraduates and patients with major mental illnesses. His work covers topics such as the relationship between personality traits, risky sexual behavior, and alcohol use among undergraduates, correlates of alcohol use among students, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in Nigeria. Dr. Ibigbami is dedicated to supporting early career researchers and promoting interdisciplinary research to address crucial mental health and well-being questions. He has published book chapters and journal articles in local and international publications and serves as a reviewer for various prestigious journals in the field of mental health.

Goodness Ogeyi Odey

Goodness Ogeyi Odey is a Public Health Practitioner and researcher working with organizations and institutions to advance health systems strengthening and equitable engagements/collaborations glocally. She studied public health at the Department of Public Health, University of Calabar,  Nigeria; and is an MSc student of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), and London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) on the Health Policy,  Planning and Finance(HPPF) joint Masters program. She is an editor at Public Health Challenges journal-Wiley, where she continuously contributes to evidence-based policies and practices that impact global public health. She currently serves as the partnership and advocacy coordinator of The Global Health Network (TGHN), Nigerian Country Center.

Godwin Pius Ohemu

Godwin Pius Ohemu is a dynamic global health advocate, microbiologist, and skilled communicator dedicated to transforming public health through innovative solutions and capacity building. A graduate of Microbiology Technology from the University of Port Harcourt, Godwin further honed his expertise with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health Research at the University of Oxford and an MSc in Epidemiology at the University of Port Harcourt. As a member of The Global Health Network team, Godwin provides digital support for the AMR Knowledge Hub, a platform designed to advance antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research and foster collaboration across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. His multifaceted expertise spans content curation, web design, meeting facilitation, and stakeholder engagement—fueling interdisciplinary collaboration among diverse teams and health domains. A 2022 Fondation Mérieux Fellow and AMR advocate, Godwin actively champions the fight against antimicrobial resistance through education, stewardship, and a One Health approach. He is dedicated to combating the misuse, abuse, and overuse of antimicrobials in different settings and raising awareness by bridging science and real-world solutions. Beyond public health, Godwin inspires others as Lead Communication Instructor at Speak Perfect International, training students from seven countries in public speaking and leadership. His journey embodies technical acumen, advocacy, and a passion for inspiring change worldwide. He serves as the Hub and Media Coordinator of The Global Health Network, Nigeria.