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South-South Region

Regional Coordinator

Mrs Blessing Idehen – Regional Coordinator South-South

Regional Coordinators

Joined the services of Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) as Programme Officer in May 2001, and is currently the Regional Coordinator in South-South Region of Nigeria. As a Programme staff, she successfully managed the implementation of projects funded by international and local organizations such as UNFPA, USAID, Global Fund, IPPF, and World Bank in Edo State.  She holds a Master’s Degree in Health Planning and Management; and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Benin, Benin City. Before joining PPFN, she had had a blissful career as a Nursing Officer with the Edo State Local Government Service Commission; wherein she was prepared for the position with qualifications as a Certified Midwife, Registered Nurse, and Diploma in Health Administration and Management and Family Planning Certificate.  Since 2006, she attended Management and Technical courses at various times which have enhanced her skills in Project Management, Advocacy, Information, and Service Delivery. It is this hybrid of experience from both the Public and Private sectors that has helped in the effective discharge of her assignments.

Educations
University of Benin, Benin City
Certification(S)
Master’s Degree in Health Planning and Management
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
Diploma in Health Administration and Management
Registered Nurse
Certified Midwife