Here are pictures and videos as Dr Chris Ifediora completes a PhD Program with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Toowoomba, Australia. The program was completed in December 2024, while the Graduation Ceremony was held on April 1, 2025.
PhD Certificate . . .
Video . . .
A highlight of the program was winning the “People’s Choice Award” for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition of doctoral students at the University of Southern Queensland in October 2024.
3MT Certificate . . .
This doctorate means that Dr Ifediora, an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Founder of the OCI Foundation International, now holds recognised degrees from four different continents: Africa (Nigeria), Europe (England), North America (USA) and Oceania (Australia).
Dr Chris is grateful to God and all those who made this journey possible. Special thanks to Nkem Ifediora (Nwunye OCI) and the kids (Chidumebi, Munachimso, Chimdindu and Chimbusomma).
With Family . . .
Deep appreciation also goes to Prof Karen Trimmer for overseeing this work. Dr Adewumi Adeyinka, thank you very much for being part of the team as well.
With Supervisors . . .
Back home in Nigeria, the following deserve special mention for their direct roles in data collection:
- Mrs Imelda Emeka
- Mrs Victoria Unegbu
- Mrs Vivian Onyekwelu
- Mrs Ngozi Chigbata
- Mrs Maureen Okafor
- Mr Simon Ekwuye
- Mr Fidelis Onyia Ozor
- Mr Jude Obiezeazu
- Mr Christopher Odiaka
- Chief Joe Enemuo
- Dr Etomie Obianyo
- And many others who participated directly or indirectly in the project.
