An alumni of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology,  Kumasi (KNUST)  Precious Adade Duodu has been appointed as the President-Elect of the Phi Mu Chapter (England) of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma), one of the world’s largest and most prestigious nursing leadership organisations. Sigma, founded in 1922, is dedicated to advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service.  

The Phi Mu Chapter represents Sigma’s work in England, bringing together nurse leaders committed to transforming global healthcare through evidence-based practice, research, and professional development.

As President-Elect, Duodu who is also a Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield and International Lead in the Department of Nursing, will contribute to strengthening member engagement, supporting Chapter committees, and advancing Sigma’s mission of developing nurse leaders who improve healthcare worldwide. He will transition to the role of Chapter President after July 2027.

Duodu said: “I am honoured to serve as President-Elect of the Phi Mu Chapter and grateful for the confidence placed in me. My focus is to help cultivate a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community where nurses at every stage of their careers feel empowered to contribute, grow, and lead. I look forward to working with colleagues and partners to advance Sigma’s mission and broaden opportunities for professional and scholarly development.”

Professor Liz Westcott, the global President of Sigma Theta Tau International Honour Society of Nursing, said: “I am thrilled that Precious Adade Duodu will be serving as President-Elect and then President for the Phi Mu Chapter in England. I know he will represent his university, Phi Mu Chapter, and the entire profession of nursing with love, courage, and honor, and truly embrace our Organisational Call to Action: Lead Together.”

An educator, researcher, and global health advocate, Duodu brings a distinguished and growing record of leadership across the UK and internationally. At the University of Huddersfield, he serves as an inaugural Co-Chair of the Black Staff Affinity Group.

He is also a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Ghana, and a member of key advisory groups, including NHS England’s Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Midwifery Officer’s Black and Minority Ethnic Strategic Advisory Group.