Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined Nigerians, the academia, and the scientific community in congratulating Professor Hippolite Amadi for being awarded the 2023 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science.
The President’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale.
On Thursday, the Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Science announced Professor Amadi’s novel scientific work on respiratory technologies for preserving the lives of Nigerian newborns as the winner of the 2023 edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science.
The winning innovations comprise a non-invasive Neonatal Ventilator, an Oxygen Delivery Blender System, and an Oxygen Splitter System, all powered by solar energy.
The statement disclosed that the innovations have undergone testing in various Nigerian hospitals and have proven to be cost-effective, leading to significant reductions in neonatal care expenses.
Professor Amadi, a distinguished Professor of Medical Technology at Imo State University and a visiting Professor of Medical Engineering and Technology at Imperial College London, was honored for his groundbreaking respiratory technologies for newborns.
Commending the innovative healthcare solution, President Tinubu expresses delight that the Nigerian scientist’s innovation has already reduced neo-natal care costs significantly and saved lives in verified hospitals that have adopted the use of the solar-powered neonatal ventilator.
The President commends Professor Amadi for leveraging his extensive background in medical engineering and technology, with a special focus on affordable medical systems, for the betterment, progress, and benefit of Nigerians and humanity in general.
He noted that the significant work of the distinguished Nigerian scientist will contribute to keeping more Nigerian children alive after birth and preparing them for a better future as positive change makers and influencers both at home and abroad.
Furthermore, the President extends his gratitude to Nigeria LNG Limited for awarding Professor Amadi the sum of $100,000 Prize for pioneering the neo-natal care innovation, emphasizing that the gesture aligns with the Nigerian government’s commitment to collaborate with the private sector and academia to achieve more successes in critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy, including healthcare, education, technology, and innovation.
Dominica Nwabufo
