Ifeyinwa Aniebo, also known as Ify Aniebo, is a British-Nigerian molecular geneticist, infectious disease researcher, and public health scholar whose work has focused largely on malaria, genomic surveillance, and disease control in Africa. She is also known for science advocacy, especially her efforts to encourage more African women to pursue careers in science.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Ifeyinwa Aniebo |
| Date of birth | September 13, 1984 |
| Nationality | British-Nigerian |
| Partner | Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Molecular geneticist, infectious disease researcher, public health scholar, associate professor, science communicator |
| Net worth | $100,000 – $500,000 |
Early Life and Education
Ify Aniebo is the daughter of Brigadier-General Augustine Aniebo, who served as Military Administrator of Borno and Kogi States.
She studied Genetics and Microbiology at Queen Mary University of London and later earned advanced degrees in biomolecular technology, public health, and infectious diseases from the University of Nottingham, the University of Oxford, and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Her academic training gave her a strong background in genetics, public health, and malaria research.
Career
Aniebo has built her career around research in molecular genetics, infectious diseases, and public health. Her work has focused especially on malaria, disease surveillance, and using genomic science to support better health outcomes in Africa.
She has held important roles in research and academia, including positions in health-focused institutions where she contributed to studies on HIV, malaria, and public health systems. She has also worked as an associate professor, where she combined teaching, research, and mentorship.
Beyond her formal roles, Aniebo is known for science advocacy and mentorship. She has been active in encouraging young Africans, especially women, to pursue careers in science and has used her platform to promote research, education, and public health awareness.
Personal life
Ify Aniebo is married to Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, a Nigerian architect and politician. She keeps her personal life relatively private, and there is no widely verified public information confirming whether she has children.
Net Worth
As of 2026, Ify Aniebo’s net worth is estimated at around $100,000 to $500,000, based on her career as a researcher, academic, and public health professional, though no official figure has been publicly confirmed.
Awards and Recognition
She has received recognition for her scientific contributions and leadership in health research. She was named Scientist of the Year and Young Person of the Year at The Future Awards, which helped establish her as one of the prominent young Nigerian professionals in science. She has also been acknowledged as one of Nigeria’s leading young health leaders, particularly for her work on malaria and her commitment to empowering women in science.
