Ebele Ken Osondu

Ebele Ken Osondu (Head of Unit, Gender-Based Violence and Paediatric Surgery, National Obstetric Fistula Centre) is a Chief Nursing Officer and experienced nurse-midwife with over two decades of practice in maternal, newborn, and child health. She has worked across antenatal care, gynaecology, and pediatric emergency services in a tertiary hospital setting, where she has also held key leadership roles, including heading the gynaecology ward and the pediatric emergency unit. She is known for her steady leadership, strong clinical judgment, and commitment to improving care for women and children. Ebele has contributed to community outreach programs, health education, and initiatives focused on strengthening maternal and child health services. She is passionate about mentoring younger nurses and midwives and promoting respectful, patient-centred care. She holds professional nursing and midwifery qualifications and continues to build her leadership capacity. She enjoys cooking and finds it a relaxing way to connect with family and unwind outside of work.