CPM Int'l and Omololu Hospital Research Institute

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OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND RECEIVES CPM INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE DELEGATION, EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE-HEALTH AND ONE HEALTH INNOVATION INITIATIVE
Historic Palace Engagement Strengthens Vision for Climate-Sensitive Infectious Disease Research, Pathogenomics, AMR and One Health Innovation in Ibadanland
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health, Professor Joseph Omololu-Aso, on 13th June, 2026 paid an official visit to the Palace of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja, Olubadan of Ibadanland, as part of ongoing stakeholder engagement and strategic consultations on advancing climate-health innovation, infectious disease preparedness, pathogenomics, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and One Health research in Nigeria.
The visit was facilitated through the distinguished support of the Are Aago of Ibadanland, Rear Admiral Ibikunle Akintola (Rtd.), who graciously arranged the audience and accompanied the engagement.
Royal Audience and Strategic Discussions
During the meeting, Professor Omololu-Aso presented the vision of CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health, including ongoing initiatives in climate-sensitive infectious disease surveillance, pathogenomics, antimicrobial resistance research, One Health innovation, and public health preparedness.
Particular attention was given to the emerging concept of establishing an innovation and research hub that would contribute to scientific advancement, workforce development, disease surveillance, research capacity strengthening, and community impact within Ibadanland and beyond.
The discussions also highlighted ongoing collaborative activities involving CPM International Research Institute, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), including the implementation of the Osun State Climate-Health Surveillance Pilot and the proposed Centre of Excellence on Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases, Pathogenomics, AMR and One Health Innovation.
Royal Encouragement and Support
His Imperial Majesty warmly received the delegation and expressed appreciation for initiatives aimed at advancing health, research, innovation, and human capacity development.
The Olubadan encouraged the pursuit of impactful scientific and public health initiatives capable of benefiting Ibadanland, Oyo State, Nigeria, and the wider African region. He further assured the delegation of his goodwill, fatherly support, prayers, and openness to future engagements as the vision continues to develop.
The meeting provided an important opportunity to discuss the role of traditional institutions in supporting innovation, education, research, community development, and public health advancement.
Significance of the Engagement
The visit represents an important milestone in strengthening relationships between scientific institutions, academic partners, healthcare organizations, and traditional leadership structures.
It also reinforces the growing recognition that solutions to emerging public health challenges require collaboration across disciplines, sectors, and communities.
For CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health, the engagement underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and stakeholder participation in advancing sustainable platforms for climate-health surveillance, pathogenomics, antimicrobial resistance monitoring, and One Health innovation.
Appreciation
Professor Joseph Omololu-Aso expressed profound appreciation to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja, Olubadan of Ibadanland, for the gracious audience, fatherly counsel, encouragement, and support extended during the visit.
Special appreciation was also extended to Rear Admiral Ibikunle Akintola (Rtd.), Are Aago of Ibadanland, for facilitating the engagement and for his commitment to initiatives that promote scientific advancement, public health innovation, and societal development.
Looking Forward
CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health remains committed to working with academic institutions, healthcare partners, national stakeholders, traditional leadership, and international collaborators to advance innovative solutions in climate-sensitive infectious diseases, pathogenomics, antimicrobial resistance, One Health implementation, and health systems resilience.
Official Palace Engagement
This report documents the official audience granted to Professor Joseph Omololu-Aso, Director-General/CEO of CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health, by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja, Olubadan of Ibadanland, on 13th June 2026. The visit focused on strategic discussions concerning climate-sensitive infectious disease surveillance, pathogenomics, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), One Health innovation, and future opportunities for scientific and community development within Ibadanland and Nigeria.
Photographs were not taken during this initial courtesy and strategic engagement. Future meetings and project activities will be documented as appropriate.
June 16, 2026
A WORLD-CLASS CAMPUS FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION, SURVEILLANCE, TRAINING AND GLOBAL COLLABORATION
A WORLD-CLASS CAMPUS FOR RESEARCH, INNOVATION, SURVEILLANCE, TRAINING AND GLOBAL COLLABORATION
OVERVIEW
The CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health is developing a world-class Climate Health Research, Innovation and Knowledge Park in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
The proposed campus is envisioned as a leading African hub dedicated to advancing climate-health intelligence, infectious disease surveillance, pathogenomics, antimicrobial resistance research, One Health innovation, artificial intelligence, policy engagement, and workforce development.
Designed as a multidisciplinary ecosystem, the campus will bring together scientists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, innovators, development partners, and future leaders to address some of the most pressing health challenges of our time.
PROPOSED CAMPUS FACILITIES
CPM Institute Headquarters
The administrative and strategic centre of the Institute, housing executive leadership, international collaboration offices, governance units, and institutional operations.
Climate Health Intelligence Centre
A state-of-the-art facility dedicated to climate-health modelling, geospatial analytics, artificial intelligence, disease forecasting, and early warning systems.
Pathogenomics and Molecular Diagnostics Centre
Advanced laboratories supporting genomic surveillance, molecular epidemiology, sequencing technologies, biobanking, and translational research.
Antimicrobial Resistance Innovation Centre
A multidisciplinary platform for AMR surveillance, stewardship research, diagnostics innovation, and policy support.
One Health Research Centre
An integrated facility promoting collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health systems.
Data and Disease Intelligence Command Centre
A real-time analytics and surveillance platform supporting disease intelligence, outbreak monitoring, and evidence-based decision-making.
International Conference and Convention Centre
A world-class venue for scientific conferences, policy dialogues, executive meetings, workshops, and international symposia.
Researcher Guest House and International Scholars Residence
Premium accommodation designed for visiting scientists, research fellows, postdoctoral scholars, and international collaborators.
Climate Health Resort and Leadership Retreat Centre
A unique facility offering executive retreats, leadership programmes, scientific think tanks, wellness services, and collaborative engagements in a serene environment.
Innovation and Enterprise Park
A hub for entrepreneurship, technology transfer, commercialization of research, start-up incubation, and innovation acceleration.
CPM School of Advanced Studies
A postgraduate and professional training academy supporting MSc, PhD, postdoctoral, executive, and continuing professional education programmes.
Biodiversity and Climate Resilience Gardens
Green spaces designed to promote environmental sustainability, ecological education, wellness, and climate resilience.
WHY THIS CAMPUS MATTERS
The Climate Health Research, Innovation and Knowledge Park will serve as a platform for:
Climate-health research and innovation
Infectious disease surveillance
Pathogen genomics
Antimicrobial resistance monitoring
One Health implementation
Artificial intelligence and digital health solutions
Workforce development and training
International scientific collaboration
Policy development and knowledge translation
Health security and pandemic preparedness
STRATEGIC IMPACT
The campus is expected to:
* Strengthen health security across Africa
* Advance scientific excellence and innovation
* Support evidence-based policymaking
* Build the next generation of climate-health leaders
* Foster international partnerships and collaboration
* Promote sustainable development and resilience
DEVELOPMENT STATUS
The renderings and descriptions presented represent the conceptual masterplan and long-term strategic vision of the CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health.
Implementation will occur through phased development, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization.
LOCATION
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
CPM International Research Institute welcomes collaboration with governments, universities, research institutions, development partners, foundations, industry, philanthropists, and global health organizations.
Together, we are building Africa’s future in Climate Health.
One Health. One Future. One Global Vision.
June 5, 2026
Genomic Surveillance in Action: CPM I’ntl Researcher Selected for AMR Conference in South Africa
Scientific progress thrives at intersections. When human health, animal health, and environmental systems overlap, microbes evolve, resistance spreads, and the need for intelligent surveillance becomes urgent.
The CPM Research Institute for Climate Health is proud to announce that Mr. Eniola Akoledowo has been selected to present his research at the Genomic Surveillance of AMR across the Human–Animal–Environmental Interface meeting, taking place 6–7 March 2026 in South Africa hosted by Wellcome Connecting Science, located at the Wellcome Genome Campus, United Kingdom.
His abstract, titled: “Genomic and One Health Assessment of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella spp. from Abattoirs in Southwestern Nigeria: Implications for Surveillance Across the Human, Animal and Environmental Interface.”
has been officially accepted for an in-person poster presentation.
This recognition places research emerging from Southwestern Nigeria within a global scientific dialogue on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the most pressing biological threats of our time.
Why This Research Matters
Antimicrobial resistance is not confined to hospital wards. It moves silently through food systems, livestock, water sources, and communities. Abattoirs represent a critical surveillance point where animal pathogens can cross into human populations. Studying multidrug-resistant Salmonella species within this context provides essential insights into how resistance genes circulate across ecological boundaries.
Mr. Akoledowo’s work applies genomic analysis within a One Health framework — an approach that recognizes that human health is inseparable from animal and environmental health. By integrating molecular data with environmental and public health perspectives, this research contributes to building surveillance systems capable of detecting emerging resistance before it becomes unmanageable.
The Wellcome event focuses on genomic tools for AMR surveillance across interconnected systems. Being selected to present at this meeting underscores the scientific relevance and methodological rigor of the work conducted at CPM Research Institute for Climate Health.
This invitation signals more than conference participation. It represents international recognition of Nigerian-led genomic research and its contribution to global AMR monitoring strategies.
Strengthening Climate-Health and One Health Synergy
Climate variability, agricultural practices, antibiotic usage in livestock, and environmental contamination all shape resistance patterns. Effective surveillance must therefore be interdisciplinary, data-driven, and globally collaborative.
By presenting this research at the Wellcome Genome Campus, CPM Research Institute strengthens its commitment to advancing climate-health science through genomic innovation and One Health integration.
We congratulate Mr. Eniola Akoledowo on this achievement and celebrate the growing international visibility of climate-linked infectious disease research emerging from Nigeria.
Pathogens do not respect borders. Surveillance cannot afford to either.
February 21, 2026
Advancing Climate-Health Science: Three CPM Int’l Research Associates Head to ISPPD-14 in Denmark
The CPM Research Institute for Climate Health is proud to announce that three of our Research Associates have been awarded grants to attend and present their work at the 14th Meeting of the International Society of Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD-14), taking place from 17–21 May 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Importantly, each of the selected researchers has received a fully funded travel grant covering airfare, accommodation, conference registration, and feeding throughout the duration of the meeting. This comprehensive support ensures that financial barriers do not stand in the way of scientific exchange, allowing our researchers to focus entirely on presenting their findings, engaging with global experts, and building meaningful collaborations.
This recognition reflects more than abstract acceptance. It represents rigorous, data-driven research from Southwestern Nigeria entering a global conversation on pneumonia, pneumococcal disease, climate variability, and antimicrobial resistance.
From Local Clinical Ecosystems to Global Dialogue
In many low-resource settings, infectious diseases do not behave in isolation. Climate patterns shift transmission dynamics. Antibiotic resistance complicates treatment. Pregnancy, malaria, and respiratory infections intersect in biologically complex ways. Understanding these interactions requires careful epidemiology, laboratory precision, and analytical modelling.
At ISPPD-14, CPM Research Institute will be represented by three outstanding researchers whose work embodies this integrative approach.
Advancing Evidence on Antimicrobial Resistance
Ms. Olawumi Onaolapo’s abstract (#674) has been accepted for Poster Spotlight presentation:
“Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Pneumococcal Isolates in a Low-Resource Clinical Ecosystem: Evidence from a Multi-Centre Diagnostic Cohort in Southwestern Nigeria.”
Her research addresses one of the most pressing global health threats: antimicrobial resistance. By analyzing pneumococcal isolates across multiple clinical sites, the study provides essential susceptibility data from real-world diagnostic environments. In regions where laboratory capacity is often constrained, such evidence is crucial for guiding treatment protocols and antibiotic stewardship policies.
When antibiotic resistance patterns shift, treatment guidelines must evolve. This work contributes to that evidence base.
Climate-Sensitive Disease Shifts and Pneumonia Trends
Mr. Eniola Akoledowo’s abstract (#650) has also been accepted for Poster Spotlight presentation in the session “Clinical Manifestations and Pneumonia”:
“Climate-Sensitive Disease Shifts and the Rising Pneumonia Burden in Southwest Nigeria: A Multi-Site Analysis Using Heat-Map Modelling and Predictive Regression.”
This study examines how climate variability may be influencing pneumonia incidence across multiple sites. Using heat-map modelling and predictive regression techniques, the research identifies emerging patterns that suggest environmental factors are shaping disease distribution.
Climate change is often discussed in terms of temperature curves and rainfall anomalies. This study translates those shifts into epidemiological consequences. It explores how environmental changes can act as amplifiers for respiratory disease burden, especially in vulnerable populations.
Integrating Malaria, Pregnancy, and Respiratory Vulnerability
Ms. Tomilola Abodunrin’s abstract (#646) has been accepted for poster viewing:
“Climate-Driven Malaria in Pregnancy and Elevated Susceptibility to Respiratory Infections in Southwestern Nigeria: A Multi-Center Clinical and Pathogenomic Analysis.”
This research investigates the interaction between malaria during pregnancy and increased susceptibility to respiratory infections, within a climate-sensitive framework. By integrating clinical data with pathogenomic analysis, the study explores how environmental pressures may influence immune vulnerability.
The work reflects a systems-level perspective: climate affects vector ecology; malaria affects maternal immune status; immune modulation may alter susceptibility to respiratory pathogens. Understanding these links is essential for designing adaptive public health interventions.
A Milestone for Climate-Health Research
Participation in ISPPD-14 underscores the growing global relevance of climate-health research emerging from Nigeria. It affirms that high-quality, multi-center data from low-resource ecosystems are essential to global disease control strategies.
These grants not only support conference attendance but also strengthen international collaboration, scientific visibility, and knowledge exchange. The insights shared in Copenhagen will contribute to broader conversations about pneumonia control, antimicrobial stewardship, maternal health, and climate adaptation strategies.
At CPM Research Institute for Climate Health, our mission is to generate evidence at the intersection of climate science, infectious disease epidemiology, and health systems research. The selection of these three Research Associates for ISPPD-14 reflects the strength of that mission.
We congratulate Ms. Olawumi Onaolapo, Mr. Eniola Akoledowo, and Ms. Tomilola Abodunrin on this achievement and look forward to the impact their work will continue to make — locally, regionally, and globally.
From Southwestern Nigeria to Copenhagen, the science travels. And with it, the commitment to advancing resilient health systems in a changing climate.
February 21, 2026
Institutional Announcement: CPM Celebrates Continental Leadership in Climate Governance
CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health proudly announces and congratulates its Director General, Professor Joseph Omololu-Aso, on his selection as a Fellow of the Climate Governance, Diplomacy, and Negotiations Leadership Programme (Cohort 22) under the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES), 2026.
The AGNES Fellowship is a highly competitive, continent-wide leadership programme designed to strengthen Africa’s capacity in climate governance, multilateral negotiation processes, and evidence-based policy influence. It brings together a select group of distinguished professionals from across Africa who are actively shaping climate policy, diplomacy, and development outcomes at national, regional, and global levels.
Professor Omololu-Aso’s selection reflects his growing continental influence in advancing the climate–health nexus, particularly through research-driven policy engagement, institutional leadership, and advocacy grounded in scientific evidence. His work continues to bridge climate science, public health, and governance, with a strong emphasis on translating research into actionable policy frameworks that respond to Africa’s unique climate and health challenges.
This achievement further strengthens CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health’s institutional positioning within Africa’s climate and global health leadership ecosystem. It reinforces the Institute’s commitment to interdisciplinary research, capacity building, and strategic engagement in climate governance processes that impact population health and sustainable development.
CPM and Omololu Hospital extend their congratulations to Professor Omololu-Aso on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to the continued contributions this fellowship will bring to climate governance, health policy, and institutional leadership across the continent.
January 22, 2025