Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“A New Nigerian Voice in Genomics Policy: Turning Vision Into Reality
By Usman Ndabida Mohammed (Nigeria)
‘Nigeria stands at a pivotal moment — and our future in genomics will be shaped by leaders who dare to see beyond theory into real transformation.’
We are proud to spotlight a remarkable new blog by Usman Ndabida Mohammed, a dedicated pharmacist, advocate, and Cohort 7 graduate of the Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics course, PAPERI.
In this inspiring piece, Usman speaks not from abstraction, but from lived experience — a young Nigerian leader who has moved from learning genetics in theory to championing real, actionable genomics policy on the ground.
His message is clear and urgent:
Nigeria must build a National Genomics Policy Framework that protects data, strengthens scientific capacity, ensures fair access, and embeds African leadership at its core.
This is not just policy — it is a pathway to justice, equity, and the future of healthcare in Nigeria.
Usman represents the new wave of African scientists who refuse to wait for others to shape their destiny.
His dream is bold, grounded, and deeply needed:
- A Nigeria where genomics is not elite science
- A Nigeria where policies reflect local realities
- A Nigeria that leads Africa in precision medicine
- A Nigeria where expectations become reality
At PAPERI, we believe in his dream — and in the dreams of every African advocate building a future where genomics is ethical, accessible, and locally led.
Voices like Usman’s are exactly what our continent needs: courageous, visionary, and committed to turning potential into progress.
Together, we will continue supporting new leaders and amplifying African voices shaping the future of science and health.
Read Usman’s full blog here.”
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