Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje: Writer, Columnist, Blogger, Reviewer, Editor, and Author

 

Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje

Global Health and Dev’t Projects Consultant | Conferences Organizer | Trainer| Facilitator | Researcher | M&E Expert | Civil Society Leader | Policy Advocate

Phone - +2348034725905   Email – druzoadirieje2015@gmail.com  WhatsApp - +2348034725905

Writer, Columnist, Blogger, Reviewer, Editor, and Author

 

Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje is a distinguished and multidimensional communicator whose work as a writer, columnist, blogger, reviewer, editor, and author bridges the intersections of public health, sustainable development, human rights, climate justice, and governance. With a powerful voice rooted in evidence-based practice and social advocacy, he has used the written word as a tool for education, accountability, and social transformation across Africa and the global South.

 

Columnist: During 2004-2006 when Mr. Femi Adesina was the Editor of The Sun Newspaper, Dr. Uzodinma Adirieje was a regular and respected columnist for Nigeria's Daily Sun Newspaper, writing on pressing national and global development issues. His articles covered a wide range of themes including HIV/AIDS, health systems strengthening, climate change, maternal and child health, gender equality, immunization, conflict prevention, and good governance. His columns are widely read for their depth, clarity, and practicality, often drawing on his professional fieldwork and policy experiences.

 

Blogger: Dr. Adirieje curates a rich online presence through personal and organizational blogs, including:

druzodinmadirieje.blogspot.com – His personal blog, where he shares expert reflections, project insights, policy critiques, and advocacy briefs.

afrihealthcsos.blogspot.com – The Afrihealth Optonet platform, highlighting issues at the interface of health, climate, and SDGs in Africa.

His blogging style is analytical yet accessible, often targeting development professionals, CSOs, youth advocates, and policy influencers.

 

Writer and Author: As an author, Dr. Adirieje published the widely circulated pamphlet "HIV/AIDS Care: Beyond ARVs and Advocacy" in 2003, which was launched at the 13th ICASA Conference in Nairobi, “Nutrition for all Ages” (1999), and Genital Cutting/Female Genital Cutting: 40 dangerous effects parents and relations must know” (1999).  He has also authored numerous reports, evaluation summaries, policy briefs, and technical papers, and contributed chapters and forewords to multiple publications. His works often serve as reference materials in the development, public health, and evaluation communities.

 

Reviewer and Editor: Dr. Adirieje has served as a peer reviewer and editor for various local and international journals, conferences, and development platforms. His expertise has contributed to the quality assurance of academic articles, funding proposals, evaluation reports, strategic frameworks, and policy documents. He is known for his sharp editorial eye, developmental perspective, and commitment to clarity, accuracy, and relevance.

 

He also: Reviews grant and project proposals for NGOs and CSOs.

Edits policy documents and strategic plans for health and development organizations.

Supports journal article submissions and conference papers through technical editing and scientific review.

 

Key Themes in Dr. Adirieje’s Written Work: Global Health: HIV/AIDS, NCDs, immunization, Nutrition, Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Primary Health Care (PHC)

Sustainable Development: Climate change, SDGs, Biodiversity, Environment, Renewable Energy

Governance and Participation: Health diplomacy, civil society engagement, South-South cooperation, Gender Equity, Human Rights, Indigenous Peoples

Monitoring and Evaluation: Evidence-based policy, project impact, inclusive development

 

Impact and Recognition

Dr. Adirieje’s writings have informed national policies, guided civil society advocacy, and shaped international development dialogues. He is recognized as a credible voice on development evaluation, community empowerment, and climate-health linkages. His multidisciplinary approach blends scholarly insight with real-world application.