In fostering an excellent work culture and staff performance, the Executive Management of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has initiated the “Employee Recognition Awards” to recognize “Employees of the Month” and “Employee of the Year.”
According to Dr. Olu Alabi, the IHVN Director of Finance and Administration, this recognition encompasses overall employee performance in areas such as dress code, innovation, teamwork, productivity, efficiency, leadership, interpersonal skills, punctuality, and adherence to company values and principles, among other factors.
For February 2026, IHVN celebrates Samuel Adams-Dabban, Clare Ohunayo, Ayomide Olumefun, Chiamaka Mba, Temitope Awolaja, Barine Mark Jones, Eddy Itewo, Linda Nnnabugwu, Chinekwu Eche-Onyekachi and Ibrahim Adamu Abubakar, whose performance stood out in their teams.
The Executive Management of Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) have presented the 2025 Employee of the Year Award to Ms Temitope Olukomogbon in recognition of her dedication, commitment and consistency in service to the Institute.
IHVN Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Patrick Dakum and the Executive Director International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE), Prof. Alash’le Abimiku presented the award to Ms. Olukomogbon at the IHVN Campus in Abuja.
At the ceremony, the CEO, Dr. Patrick Dakum, praised Ms. Olukomogbon for upholding the core values of the Institute, including teamwork. “We have over 400 staff and you stood out to be the employee of the year which means you are doing something right and I encourage you to keep that up.”
Ms. Olukomogbon, who is the IRCE Post-Award Research Grant Administrator said “I am truly honored to be recognized as Employee of the Year 2025 at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria. This recognition is not just about me; it reflects the backing of God, the unwavering support of my International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) family, and the culture of excellence that surrounds us every day at IHVN. This award reminds me that giving your best, staying consistent, and striving for excellence does not go unnoticed. I would like to specially thank to Prof. Alash’le Abimiku, Dr. Patrick Dakum and Dr. Charles Mensah, for this recognition and for creating an environment where dedication and passion are celebrated.”
The Institute initiated the Employee Recognition Awards in July 2024 to recognize overall employee performance in dressing, innovation, teamwork, productivity, efficiency, leadership and interpersonal skills, punctuality, and adherence to company values and principles, amongst other things.
IHVN Assistant Director Human Resources, Rachel Adegbe said that the Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year award is an opportunity to appreciate every staff member for their contributions to the collective impact being made by the Institute in Nigeria and beyond.
Executive Director of the International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE), Prof. Alash’le Abimiku and IHVN Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Patrick Dakum, presenting the 2025 Employee of the Year award to IRCE Post-Award Research Grant Administrator, Ms. Temitope Olukomogbon at the IHVN Campus in Abuja.IHVN Senior Communications Manager, Ms. Uzoma Nwofor, IHVN Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Patrick Dakum, IHVN 2025 Employee of the Year, Ms Temitope Olukomogbon, IRCE Executive Director, Prof. Alash’le Abimiku, IHVN Assist. Director Human Resources Mrs. Rachel Adegbe and IHVN Director Finance and Administration, Dr. Olu Alabi at the presentation ceremony.
