Dr. Malachi U. Abasiodiong

Experience & Activities

Dr. Malachi U. Abasiodiong is a seasoned veterinary professional with over three decades of sustained contribution to veterinary medicine, animal health management, and public veterinary service in Nigeria. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and is a registered Veterinary Surgeon with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), as well as a long-standing member of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). His professional career has been anchored in government veterinary services, where he rose through progressive technical and leadership roles including Senior Veterinary Officer, Zonal Veterinary Officer, Assistant Chief Veterinary Officer, and Chief Veterinary Officer within Akwa Ibom State. Across these roles, Dr. Abasiodiong has demonstrated strong expertise in animal disease surveillance, livestock health management, veterinary public health, biosecurity systems, and zoonotic disease control, with particular emphasis on avian influenza preparedness and emergency response.

Dr. Abasiodiong has played an active role in veterinary capacity development through facilitation of professional trainings on livestock production systems, disease prevention, veterinary biosecurity, and animal health services delivery. He has also contributed to veterinary policy and disease control initiatives, including participation in the Pan-African Programme for the Control of Epizootics (PACE) and leadership service within the NVMA at state level. Internationally, he is affiliated with the Wildlife Disease Association (USA) and has served on the IUCN Veterinary Specialist Group, reflecting recognition of his expertise in veterinary public health and wildlife–livestock disease interfaces. His combined experience in practice, leadership, training, and policy engagement.