Dr. Bassey Okposen Nominated for Clevenard Media Award 2025
- 7 May, 2025
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Clevenard Media Award 2025 – Celebrating Excellence Across Entertainment, Enterprise, and Impact
For the first time, the dynamic capital city of Abuja, Nigeria will host the prestigious Clevenard Media Award 2025—a continental celebration recognizing outstanding achievements across Africa and beyond in the fields of entertainment, fashion, beauty, entrepreneurship, business leadership, public service, and community development.
This grand event highlights not only artistic talents but also honors innovators, entrepreneurs, government leaders, and media professionals whose contributions continue to transform industries and improve lives.
- Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2025
- Location: Abuja, Nigeria
- Contact: Nigeria: 0803 591 0553 | Spain: +34 631 27 98 11
Honoring a Healthcare Visionary: Dr. Bassey Bassey Okposen, MBBS, MPH
Dr. Bassey Bassey Okposen is a globally recognized public health expert and Director of Disease Control and Immunization at Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). With over 30 years of experience, he has revolutionized immunization practices and public health systems in Nigeria and internationally.
Leadership in Immunization and Health Systems
Currently serving as Project Director and Senior Immunization Technical Advisor for the USAID-funded M-RITE Project, Dr. Okposen leads strategic efforts to enhance routine immunization, introduce new vaccines such as malaria and MPOX, and improve healthcare access in five Nigerian states.
As the former Director of Disease Control and Immunization at NPHCDA, he successfully directed the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout, vaccinating over 81 million Nigerians. Under his leadership, Nigeria introduced HPV and rotavirus vaccines into its national immunization program.
Global Recognition and Impact
Dr. Okposen serves on the WHO’s Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030) Task Force, where he champions equity and global vaccine coverage. He managed over $100 million in donor funding from organizations like Gavi, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, WHO, UNICEF, and USAID. His mentorship has reached over 700,000 health professionals across the country.
Career Highlights
- Director of Disease Control and Immunization, NPHCDA
- Pioneer Programme Manager, NERICC (2017–2020)
- Medical Officer, Guyuk LGA, Adamawa State (1990–2000)
- Zonal Coordinator, South West and South South Zones (2003–2013)
- Zonal Cold Chain Officer, South West Zone (2000–2003)
Education & Affiliations
- MBBS (MB BCH) – University of Calabar, 1988
- MPH – University of Lagos, 2006
- Member – Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
Awards and Honors
Dr. Okposen has received numerous awards for excellence in immunization leadership, public health innovation, and pandemic response. He is widely celebrated for his role in advancing equitable healthcare and for representing Nigeria at global public health platforms.
About Clevenard – A Dynamic Global Initiative
Clevenard is a global media and digital platform committed to amplifying talents, entrepreneurs, and change agents through its IPTV, radio, consultancy, and event ecosystem. Operating in five countries, Clevenard connects cultures and promotes excellence through strategic visibility and collaboration.
Contact Information:
- Nigeria: 0803 591 0553
- Spain: +34 631 27 98 11
- Website: www.clevenard.com
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- Category:
- Press release
- Oganisation:
- Clevenard
- Writer:
- Tolu Osindero
- Phone:
- +34631279811
- Location:
- Spain
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