Charles Wambebe

Questions drawn from Charles Wambebe's archived record and the sources above.

1. 1.In what town was Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe born?

   • A.Emi Tsadocorrect
   • B.Abuja
   • C.Lagos
   • D.Kano

   Charles Wambebe was born on 8 August 1946 in the town of Emi Tsado, Kogi State, Nigeria.

   Source: early life and education section

2. 2.What academic degree did Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe obtain from Ahmadu Bello University in 1979?

   • A.MD in medicine
   • B.PhD in Microbiology
   • C.Master of Science in Botany
   • D.PhD in neuropharmacologycorrect

   Charles Wambebe obtained his PhD in neuropharmacology from Ahmadu Bello University in 1979.

   Source: early life and education section

3. 3.Which institution did Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe lead as director-general from 1994 to 2006?

   • A.African Academy of Sciences
   • B.National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
   • C.World Health Organization
   • D.National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Developmentcorrect

   Charles Wambebe was the director-general/chief executive officer of NIPRD in Abuja from 1994 to 2006.

   Source: career and research section

4. 4.Niprisan was developed by Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe for the management of which condition?

   • A.Sickle cell disordercorrect
   • B.HIV/AIDS
   • C.Malaria
   • D.Hypertension

   Charles Wambebe contributed to the development of Niprisan, a phytomedicine for sickle cell disorder management.

   Source: biographical introduction

5. 5.Which specific plant is one of the four ingredients used in the development of Niprisan?

   • A.Curcuma longa
   • B.Aloe vera
   • C.Sorghum bicolorcorrect
   • D.Zingiber officinale

   Niprisan is derived from four plants including Sorghum bicolor leaves.

   Source: career and research section

6. 6.Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe developed which plant extract for the management of HIV/AIDS?

   • A.NIPR-1
   • B.AFRICARE
   • C.CONAVILcorrect
   • D.VIBE-C

   Charles Wambebe developed a plant extract called CONAVIL for HIV/AIDS management.

   Source: career and research section

7. 7.In what year did the United States Food and Drug Administration approve Niprisan?

   • A.2001correct
   • B.1994
   • C.1998
   • D.2006

   Niprisan received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2001.

   Source: career and research section

8. 8.Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe held an honorary professorship at which university?

   • A.Tshwane University of Technology
   • B.Georgetown University
   • C.Ahmadu Bello University
   • D.Makerere Universitycorrect

   Charles Wambebe held an honorary professorship of pharmacology at Makerere University in Uganda.

   Source: career and research section

9. 9.What is the title of the book authored by Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe?

   • A.Sickle Cell Management Strategies
   • B.Pharmacology of African Plants
   • C.The Future of HIV Research
   • D.African Indigenous Medical Knowledge and Human Healthcorrect

   Charles Wambebe authored several books, including African Indigenous Medical Knowledge and Human Health.

   Source: career and research section

10. 10.Which award did Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe receive in 2000 for his work on Niprisan?

    • A.The NIPRD Excellence Award
    • B.The World Academy of Sciences Award in Medical Sciencescorrect
    • C.The Nobel Prize in Medicine
    • D.The African Union Science Prize

    Charles Wambebe received The World Academy of Sciences Award in Medical Sciences in 2000 for his work on Niprisan.

    Source: awards and honours section

11. 11.Which national honour was awarded to Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe by the Federal Government of Nigeria?

    • A.Commander of the Order of the Nigercorrect
    • B.Grand Knight of Nigeria
    • C.Member of the Federal Republic
    • D.National Merit Award

    The Federal Government of Nigeria awarded Charles Wambebe the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).

    Source: awards and honours section

12. 12.Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe was a member of which religious denomination?

    • A.Redeemed Christian Church of Godcorrect
    • B.Catholic Church
    • C.Anglican Communion
    • D.Baptist Convention

    Charles Wambebe was a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

    Source: personal life and death section

13. 13.What was the name of Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe's wife?

    • A.Sarah Wambebe
    • B.Victoria Wambebecorrect
    • C.Elizabeth Wambebe
    • D.Mary Wambebe

    Charles Wambebe was married to Victoria Wambebe.

    Source: personal life and death section

14. 14.On what date did Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe pass away?

    • A.9 November 2022correct
    • B.16 November 2022
    • C.25 December 2023
    • D.8 August 2022

    Charles Wambebe died on 9 November 2022 in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States.

    Source: personal life and death section

15. 15.Where was Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe buried?

    • A.Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
    • B.Kampala, Uganda
    • C.Quincy, Massachusetts
    • D.Emi Tsado, Kogi Statecorrect

    Charles Wambebe's burial took place on 16 November 2022 in Emi Tsado, Kogi State, Nigeria.

    Source: personal life and death section

16. 16.How many United States patents did Charles Obadiah Nimma Wambebe hold for Niprisan?

    • A.Fivecorrect
    • B.Ten
    • C.Three
    • D.Seven

    Charles Wambebe has five United States patents for Niprisan.

    Source: career and research section