Meet Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide
An indigene of Cross River State, Nigeria, born on March 6, 1946.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Zoology (Ife, Nigeria 1971)
Masters and Doctorate degrees in Parasitology/Epidemiology (1973, 1978, Cornell, USA)
Certificate in Epidemiological Methods from Southampton University (British Council Course)

Teaching Experience:
Community Secondary School, Ugep (1966-1968)
College of Education, Port Harcourt (1973)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1973-1976)

Research Focus:
Disease control, operational research, impact assessment of interventions, rapid assessment methods in mapping diseases, community initiatives in disease control

Notable Roles:
Pioneer officer/researcher in charge of the Onchocerciasis Control Unit, Nigerian Institute for Trypanosomiasis Research, Kaduna (1978-1979)
Zonal Facilitator in the Nigerian Guinea worm Eradication Programme, South East Zone (1988-1998)
Chair of WHO/APOC Technical Consultative Committee (2003-2006)

Affiliations:
Fellow and Co-founder, Nigerian Society of Parasitology
Fellow, Salzburg Seminar Session 319
Fellow (Vice President), Nigerian Academy of Science

Awards:
Cross River State 2000 Millennium Award
Jimmy/Roslynn Carter Award for outstanding dedication and achievement in the eradication of guinea worm in Nigeria
Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) - awarded by the President of Nigeria for contribution to disease control in Nigeria

Leadership Roles:
Vice Chancellor, Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) Calabar, Nigeria (2004 to 2009)
Pioneer Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lafia, Nigeria (2011 to 2016)
Pro-Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo, Nigeria

Legacy:
Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide's name shall forever be etched as a compassionate healer, an exemplary educator, and a true guardian of public health.