New APIN CEO Samuels Targets Research, Digital Health Expansion

The new chief executive officer of APIN Public Health Initiatives, Dr Jay Osi Samuels, has identified research, digital health and funding diversification as key priorities as he takes over the leadership of the organisation.

Samuels, who assumed office on 1 October 2026, succeeds Prof Prosper Okonkwo, the organisation’s pioneer chief executive, after serving as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Programmes.

In his address to APIN staff shortly after taking office, he said, “Grants begin and end. Projects begin and end. Donor priorities change. Institutions must endure.”

He also stressed the need for the organisation to develop a more diversified funding base and strengthen partn...