Biobank is a facility for organized collection, cataloging, and storing of human specimens with associated medical information along with written consent.

    Vision

    To be a center of excellence for Biobanking in Nigeria, enabling cutting edge scientific discoveries and Bio-technological advancement.

    Mission

    NIMR Biobank shall facilitate collection, storage and processing of biospecimens to enhance biomedical research and scientific knowledge advancement.

    Core Value

    • Innovation
    • Integrity
    • Excellence
    • Biobanks are important to promote research and unlock scientific discoveries.
    • NIMR Biobank was commissioned on 17th May, 2022 by a former Minister for Health Prof. Isaac Folorunsho Adewole, FAS.
    • Commenced operation on 1st August, 2023.
    • It has a Management Committee and an Advisory Board of Directors
    • It is well staff.

    BIOBANK Management Committee

    S/N

    NAMES

    ORGANIZATION

    DESIGNATION

    1

    Prof. Sunday A. Omilabu

    Hospital Virologist, Lagos University Teaching Hospital

    Chairperson

    2

    Dr. Comfort Otegbeye

    Director of Club Admin, Rotary Club of Lagos

    Member

    3

    Prof. Akin Abayomi

    Honorable Commissioner of Health, Lagos State

    Member

    4

    Dr. Harrri Bala Isa

    Asst. Director, Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja

    Member

    5

    Dr. Amos Dangana

    Asst. Director, NCDC

    Member

    6

    Mrs. Petronilla Jean Ozumba

    Deputy Director/ HOD, Clinical Laboratory Services, IHVN

    Member

    7

    Mrs. Quadri Saidat Mosunmola

    Representative of Oba of Igbobi-Sabe, Lagos

    Member

    8

    ACP Oladunni Ayoola

    Area Commander of Police, Area C, Surulere, Lagos

    Member

    9

    Prof. Rosemary A. Audu

    Director of Biobank, NIMR

    Secretary

    Members of NIMR Biobank Advisory Board

    S/NNAMESORGANIZATION DESIGNATION
    1Prof. Sunday A. OmilabuHospital Virologist, Lagos University Teaching HospitalChairperson
    2Dr. Comfort OtegbeyeDirector of Club Admin, Rotary Club of LagosMember
    3Prof. Akin AbayomiHonorable Commissioner of Health, Lagos StateMember
    4Dr. Harrri Bala IsaAsst. Director, Federal Ministry of Health, AbujaMember
    5Dr. Amos DanganaAsst. Director, NCDCMember
    6Mrs. Petronilla Jean OzumbaDeputy Director/ HOD, Clinical Laboratory Services, IHVNMember
    7Mrs. Quadri Saidat MosunmolaRepresentative of Oba of Igbobi-Sabe, LagosMember
    8ACP Oladunni AyoolaArea Commander of Police, Area C, Surulere, LagosMember
    9Prof. Rosemary A. AuduDirector of Biobank, NIMRSecretary

    Sub-Committees

    1. Scientific Oversight Committee

    2. Ethics Oversight Committee

    3. Laboratory Safety and Biosecurity Committee

    4. Data and Sample Access Committee

    5. Public Engagement Committee

    6. Quality Management Committee

    7. Operation Committee

    • One hundred percent NIMR Management support
    • Collaboration with other Biobanks
    • Dedicated Server room to support Bioinformatics activities