The Nimi Briggs Professorial Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology was endowed in 2015 during the tenure of Professor Joseph Ajienka as the 7th Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt. The Chair was endowed in recognition of Emeritus Professor Nimi Dimkpa Brigg’s academic excellence, mentorship and meritorious services to the academia, medical profession and humanity.
The Second Nimi Briggs Legacy Series
Date: 27 February 2025 | Venue: The Auditorium, CBN Centre of Excellence, University of Port Harcourt. Time: 2pm.
Nimi Briggs Professorial Chair of Obsterics and Gynaecology
The Professorial Chair is dedicated to High Impact Research and Development in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and for the promotion of the University. The Nimi Briggs Chair is run by the University of Port Harcourt Management Committee under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Research and Development. The heir of the Briggs’ Family, Architect Ninah Briggs represents the family on the Committee.
Brief History of Professor Ngozi Clare Orazulike – Chair Occupant
Ngozi Clare Orazulike is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, with special interests in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Assisted Reproductive Technology and Medical Education. She holds the MBBS from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1992), Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) – Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2004), Post-Fellowship Certificate in Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology of the WACS (2024), and the Master of Science (MSc) degree in Medical Education from the University of Oxford (2024).
Professor Orazulike has taught full-time for almost 20 years, as she was appointed Lecturer 1 in 2005 by the then Vice Chancellor – Late Professor Emeritus Nimi Briggs and thereafter, became his mentee. She was appointed full professor in 2017. She has held several academic and administrative positions such as: Director, Centre for Medical Research and Training (2019 – 2021); Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2020 – 2022); and currently Chair Occupant, Nimi Briggs Professorial Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. These posts have earned her numerous awards notably; Vice Chancellor, UNIPORT Dedicated Service Award in recognition of exceptional dedication to duties (33rd Convocation Ceremomy, 2022).
