Tinubu congratulates Prof. Amadi on 2023 Nigeria Prize for Science with innovative respiratory techs for newborns

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu applauds Prof. Hippolite Amadi for winning the 2023 Edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science with a novel scientific work on cost-effective respiratory technologies for preserving the lives of Nigerian newborns

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has joined Nigerians, the academia, and the scientific community in congratulating Prof. Hippolite Amadi on winning the 2023 Edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science.

ConsumerConnect reports the Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Science Thursday, September 21, 2023, announced Prof. Amadi’s novel scientific work on respiratory technologies for preserving the lives of Nigerian newborns as the winner of the 2023 Edition of The Nigeria Prize for Science.

The winning innovations comprise a non-invasive Neonatal Ventilator, an Oxygen Delivery Blender System, and an Oxygen Splitter System, all powered by solar energy.

Amadi, a distinguished Professor of Medical Technology at the Imo State University and visiting Professor of Medical Engineering and Technology at Imperial College London, was honoured for his groundbreaking respiratory technologies for newborns.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser (SA) to the President on Media and Publicity, Friday, September 22, stated the Federal Government affirmed Amadi’s innovations had undergone testing in various Nigerian hospitals, and they have proved to be cost-effective, leading to significant reductions in neonatal care expenses.

President Tinubu lauds Nigerian scientist’s innovative healthcare solution
Commending this innovative healthcare solution, President Tinubu expresses delight that the Nigerian scientist’s innovation has already reduced neonatal care costs significantly and saved lives in verified hospitals that have adopted the use of the solar-powered neonatal ventilator, the statement said.

The President also applauded Amadi for leveraging his extensive background in medical engineering and technology, with a special focus on affordable medical systems, for the betterment, progress, and benefit of Nigerians and humanity in general.

Tinubu further stated the significant work by this great Nigerian scientist would contribute to keeping more Nigerian children alive after birth, and preparing them for a better future as positive change makers and influencers both at home and abroad.

Ngelale said the President equally extended his gratitude to Nigeria LNG Limited for awarding Professor Amadi the $100,000 Prize for pioneering the neonatal care innovation.

He emphasised the gesture aligned with the Nigerian Government’s commitment to collaborating with the private sector and academia to achieve more successes in critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy, including healthcare, education, technology, and innovation.