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Curated Conversations: Dr Abasi Ene-Obong on Why Nigeria Must Own Its Genomic Future
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Dr Abasi Ene-Obong advocates for Nigeria to invest in genomic research and infrastructure to harness its diverse genetic data, which is currently underrepresented in global studies, limiting medical advances and healthcare equity.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.
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Nigeria's push to own its genomic future opens a path for biotech founders to build local research and testing labs that deliver medicines and jobs. You need to act now to fill this critical gap where global science often overlooks African genetic data.
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