The Director of the Academic Planning Unit at Wigwe University, Professor Chinyere Ukaga, recently participated in a series of community events that culminated in a public lecture in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America, on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Professor Ukaga delivered a presentation titled ‘Empowering Communities through Public Health Education: The Role of Technology and Local Engagement.’

The Convener, Dr Emma Asonye of Omenka App LLC, stated that the program was designed to blend academic discussion with cultural exchange and community engagement, pairing Ukaga’s public health presentation with music, dance, arts and crafts, food, and networking.

The series was produced in partnership with the New Mexico Office of African American Affairs, Omenka App LLC, New Mexico State University, and other local partners, including UNM African American Student Services and Indigenous Hands and Voices.

Dr Asonye said Omenka App LLC was enthused to have a leading Nigerian scholar in public health and parasitology visit New Mexico for the week-long public events that will culminate in the public lecture in Albuquerque, all with the intent of bringing public-health dialogue, cultural programming and community engagement to Albuquerque and Las Cruces.

“We are proud to bring Professor Ukaga to New Mexico as part of our efforts to highlight global perspectives on health equity,” Dr Asonye said.