STACI Child Health
Research Consortium
A multidisciplinary partnership established to address critical child health challenges in Nigeria through collaborative research, evidence generation, and health systems strengthening.
Vision
To become a leading multidisciplinary research consortium advancing child health through evidence-based research, strategic partnerships, and sustainable health system solutions in Nigeria and across Africa.
Mission
To mobilize expertise, institutions, and resources to generate high-quality research evidence that informs policy, strengthens healthcare systems, and improves the health and wellbeing of children.
Five pillars of research
Research Excellence
Conduct high-quality, policy-relevant child health research that addresses national and regional priorities.
Evidence Generation
Generate robust data to inform healthcare planning, policy formulation, and resource allocation.
Capacity Building
Build institutional and individual research capacity through multidisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Health System Strengthening
Support evidence-based approaches that improve healthcare delivery and child health outcomes.
Knowledge Translation
Facilitate the translation of research findings into policies, programmes, and practices that benefit children and communities.
Leadership team
Dr. Ubani Felix Ugo MPHc
Principal Investigator and Consortium Coordinator
Dr. Adekunle Bodunrin MPH
Project Director
Aiki Sabina Denis MPH
Deputy Project Director
Senior leadership
Dr. I O Lawal
Clinical Team Lead and Institutional Focal Person
Director of Clinical Services and CMAC, National Hospital Abuja
Dr. Ulonnam Chidi Charles
Research Lead Expert
Consultant Pediatric Gastroenterologist, National Hospital Abuja
Dr. Okezie Onyedinachi
Senior Public Health and Health Systems Advisor
MD, MPhil, MBA, DTM&H, PGD. Fam. Med
Dr. Aliu Oluwapelumi
Project Manager and Operations Lead
MD, MIM, MPHc
Specialist units
Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit
Dr. Ganiyu Jamiyu
Epidemiology Lead
Chief Consultant Epidemiologist, Deputy Director and Head Viral Hepatitis Control, Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria
An experienced epidemiologist specializing in disease surveillance, epidemiological analysis, disease burden estimation, and public health research.
Microbiology and Laboratory Sciences Unit
Dr. Philip Nwajiobi Princewill MSPH
Microbiology Lead
Senior Consultant Medical Microbiologist, National Hospital Abuja and Lecturer, Nile University, Nigeria
A Consultant Medical Microbiologist with expertise in infectious diseases, pathogen identification, laboratory systems, and microbiological research.
Paediatric Clinical Unit
Dr. Ukpai Nwankwo Ukpai FMCPead
Pediatrics Specialist Consultant
Pediatrician, National Hospital Abuja
A paediatric specialist with experience in child health, clinical service delivery, and paediatric care. Contributes clinical expertise and child health perspectives to research design and implementation.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Unit
Dr. Peter H. Sarki MPH
MEL Lead
Dr. Aiki Martina
MEL Specialist and Health Communication Advocate
Areas of expertise
Our partners
STACI
Lead Consortium Organization
National Hospital Abuja
Primary Clinical and Institutional Partner
Public Health Experts and Advisors
Technical expertise in epidemiology, health systems, implementation science, MEL, and research translation.
Support our research mission
Every contribution advances evidence-based child health research across Nigeria.
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