Sani Aliyu
| Sani Aliyu | |
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| Born | Sani Aliyu |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
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Dr. Sani Aliyu is a Nigerian medical doctor and the Director-General of National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA).[1]
Education[edit]
Aliyu qualified as a medical doctor with a MBBS degree from Ahmadu Bello University in 1993.[1] He then proceeded to Queen Mary University of London where he bagged a Masters degree in Medical Microbiology in 2003 - awarded the Draper Company Prize for being the best graduating student. He also holds a postgraduate degree from Imperial College London.
Career[edit]
Aliyu qualified as a specialist in Microbiology and Infectious diseases at Addenbrooke's from 2001 – 2007.[2] He then worked as a consultant microbiologist in Birmingham.[2] His research is mainly concerned with molecular diagnostics, antibiotic stewardship and healthcare associated infections.
He was appointed by Muhammadu Buhari as the Director-General of NACA in July 2016.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dr Sani Aliyu's Biography". Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dr Sani Aliyu". Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Buhari appoints new heads of health agencies". Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
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