The United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria has given special recognition to a Nigerian, Dr Onyema Ogbuagbu, for his contributions to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
In a message posted on Facebook on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria wrote: “Nigerians contribute to the world in so many ways. Our hats off to Dr Onyema Ogbuagbu at Yale who helped develop a COVID-19 vaccine!”
A message titled ‘Recognition of Excellence’ in the post states: “Dr Onyema Ogbuagbu, a Nigerian doctor, helped the drug company Pfizer develop the first effective COVID-19 vaccine in the United States!
“Onyema is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Disease at Yale School of Medicine.
“He graduated with a degree in medicine from the University of Calabar in 2003.
“An incredible contribution to ending this world-wide pandemic!”
Ogbuagbu is a key figure who worked with Pfizer in research and development of the successful Covid-19 vaccine.
The Pfizer vaccine is reportedly 90 per cent effective.
Ogbuagbu is a twin. He is the son of former vice-chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU) Prof Chibuzo Ogbuagbu.
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