BIO

Dr Ugonna Nwigwe, DipOphthal., O.D., MPH, PMP, HMP

 Health Systems | Health Policy| Project Management Professional(PMP) | Founder| Public Speaker | Mandela Washington Fellow 

Dr Ugonna Nwigwe is a visionary healthcare leader with over two decades of experience driving transformative healthcare solutions and advancing public health initiatives in Nigeria.

As the Founder, CEO, and Creative Head of The Eye Place Limited, one of Abuja’s leading eye care centres, Dr Nwigwe has significantly elevated eye care standards through her steadfast commitment to quality service, cutting-edge innovation, and meaningful community engagement.

Under her dynamic leadership, The Eye Place has successfully treated more than 10,000 patients and established impactful collaborations with prominent Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), leading corporate entities, and NGOs.

Her notable social initiatives include "Sight For Girls," a program designed to deliver critical eye care to underserved young women, extensive workplace eye health campaigns partnering with organizations such as NIMC, Venus Medicare, and AMCON, and comprehensive eye health education in schools.

Currently serving as Deputy Director of Quality Assurance at Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Nwigwe plays a critical role in influential national health projects, notably the NHIA Medicine and Professional Services Tariff Review and the development of robust accreditation and quality assurance frameworks. Her efforts have significantly enhanced Nigeria’s health insurance systems, facilitating broader nationwide access to high-quality healthcare services.

Dr Nwigwe’s academic credentials include an MSc in Health Promotion and Public Health from Brunel University London, a Doctor of Optometry degree, and a Diploma in Ophthalmology from the Univervisty of Plymouth UK. She is also certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and in Health Management and Entrepreneurial Management from the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), demonstrating her continuous pursuit of professional and entrepreneurial excellence.

Complementing her professional endeavors, Dr Nwigwe is an entrepreneur passionate about fitness, social impact, and nurturing new businesses. She excels in creating efficient organizational processes, mentoring emerging entrepreneurs, and fostering environments geared toward sustainable growth. Her leadership capabilities, honed through specialized training at the Kroc School of Peace Studies (University of San Diego) and the Mandela Washington Fellowship, strategically bridge the gap between health policy and practical healthcare solutions.

Guided by her mission—“Transforming Health, Leading Innovation, Inspiring Impact”—Dr Nwigwe is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes, driving progressive public health projects, and guiding organizations toward innovative, sustainable solutions. Her unique expertise in quality assurance, public health policy, and project management enables her to influence transformative change within health systems effectively.

Outside her professional life, Dr Nwigwe enjoys travel, continuous learning, and maintaining an active lifestyle. Her passion consistently inspires communities and organizations to achieve excellence, driving efforts toward healthier and more sustainable futures.

Services

Healthcare Consulting & Quality Assurance

Healthcare Consulting & Quality Assurance

 Dr. Ugonna Nwigwe offers expert consulting for health organizations, and  healthcare providers seeking to improve quality, efficiency, and impact. With experience leading national health reforms and building strong clinic systems, she helps organizations design and implement robust quality assurance frameworks, accreditation tools, and health system strategies tailored to the Nigerian context.

 
 

Business Mentorship & Entrepreneurial Coaching

Business Mentorship & Entrepreneurial Coaching

With over two decades building systems that work, Dr. Ugonna helps entrepreneurs and healthcare professionals turn their vision into viable, scalable ventures. Her coaching programs offer practical tools for setting up effective operations, leading teams, and growing purpose-driven businesses. She works one-on-one and with organizations to nurture innovation and sustainability in healthcare and beyond.

 
 

Public Speaking & Leadership Workshops

Public Speaking & Leadership Workshops

Book Dr. Ugonna Nwigwe for dynamic keynote talks, strategic workshops, and high-impact training sessions. She speaks passionately on healthcare transformation, building and scaling purpose-driven health businesses, leadership, project management, women in health leadership, and personal productivity. Whether addressing executive teams, health professionals, entrepreneurs, or young changemakers, Dr. Nwigwe brings clarity, credibility, and contagious energy to every stage, sparking thought, action, and lasting impact.

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