Prof. Ede Evaristus Afiadigwe
Prof. Ede Evaristus Afiadigwe is a PROFESSOR in OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
i am Dr Afiadigwe Evaristus Ede, an indigene of Ukehe in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State who first graduated from University of Nigeria Nsukka with BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry in 1988 before proceeding to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka on Direct Entry and graduated among the second set of Medical doctors from the University in 1996. After Housemanship I pursured Residency training in ENT and bagged the fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons(WACS)in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)in 2006. Joined the University as Lecture ! and now currenlty a Senior Lecturer and Chief Consultant ENT Surgeon with Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi where I have served as Chairman Medical advisory Committee(CMAC) for two terms
Personal Information
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Address: | Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | West African College Of Surgeons. (Post-Graduate Degree, January, 2007) January, 1999 to October, 2006 FWACS Otorhinolaryngology |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1988) September, 1984 to July, 1988 BSc Hons Biochemistry |
| 3 | Premier Secondary School, UKehe, Igbo-Etiti LGA, Enugu State. (GCE, June, 1982) September, 1977 to June, 1982 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | PROFESSOR, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University/ Teaching Hospital, Nnewi September, 2012 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer/ Consultant ENT Surgeon, Nnamdi Azikiwe University /Teaching Hospital, Nnewi November, 2006 to September, 2012 |
| 5 | Senior Registrar / Chief Resident ORL, University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu November, 2003 to September, 2006 |
| 6 | Registrar ORL, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi October, 1999 to October, 2003 |
| 7 | Senior House Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi August, 1997 to March, 1999 |
| 8 | House Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi March, 1996 to February, 1997 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Afiadigwe, E.E. Edited by Prof SNN Nwosu2011. (2014, April) ENT Emergencies. Chapter Contribution To A Book, NAUTH Emergency Handbook Rex Charles & Patrick Ltd (Publishers), pp 134-148 |
| 2 | Afiadigwe, E.E Edited by M.O. Izunwa and R.D. Izunwa. (2013, August) Dangers Posed By Pseudospirirtual Praying Centrs To Family Health. Chapter Contribution To Family, Church And Soceity. . Rex Charles & Patrick Ltd, Nimo, Anambra State, pp 501-517 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Afiadigwe, E., Okezie, D. G. and Ekejindu, P. I.. (2023, July), "Microbiological Investigation and Virulence Factor Characterization of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media in A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: Microbiological Investigation and Virulence Factor", International Journal of Integrated Medical Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 59–68 |
| 2 | AFIADIGWE E. Evaristus, NDUKWU I. Chizaram , UMEH S. Ugochukwu , OBIDIKE B Afam. (2023, June), "Bronchial Foreign Body Mimicking Chronic Cough and Recurrent Bronchopneumonia: Diagnostic Dilemma in a Resource Poor Setting.", Orient J Med, Vol. 36, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Obasikene CN, Obasikene Godwin, Afiadigwe EE, Adekwu Amali, Ibiam Frances A5, Ezeanolue BC. (2023, June), "Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (ESS) Outcome in the Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis: Southeast Nigeria Experience.", Journal of Clinical Respiratory Open Access, Vol. 5, (Issue 54) |
| 4 | Afiadigwe EE, Ugwu JO, Chukwuanukwu TOG, Menkiti FE. (2022, April), "Giant Cystic Hygroma Encapsulating the Internal Jugular vein and Causing Severe Airway Obstruction: A Rare Presentation and Literature Review", Acta Scientific Otolaryngology, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 3-7 |
| 5 | Folayan MO, Aliyu S, Oginni A, Ezechi O, Kolawole G, Ezeama N, Dadem N, Anenih I, Alayi M, Ekanem E, AFIADIGWE E, Agaolu R, Oyebode T, Babalola-Jacobs A, Sagay A, Nwaneka C, Kamofu H, Idoko J. (2022, May), "Effectiveness of three Delivery Models for promoting Access to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis in HIV-1 Serodiscordant Couples in Nigeria", PLoS ONE, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 1-17 |
| 6 | Afiadigwe EE, Umeh US,Ebiringa PO, Obah JU,Ukpai ND and Nwafor I. (2022, July), "Pattern of Foreign Body Presentation in an ENT Outpatient Clinic in South Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science (IJIRMS), Vol. 7 |
| 7 | Chukwuanukwu TO, Ukachukwu AK, Etukokwu KC, Afiadigwe EE, Apakama AI, Anyabolu AE, Onwukamuche ME.. (2022, August), "Scalp Plexiform Neurofibrosarcoma With Intrathoracic Fibrosarcoma: A Case Report", Cureus, Vol. 14, (Issue 8), pp 27853 |
| 8 | Evaristus E. Afiadigwe, Godwin Obasikene, Ugochukwu S. Umeh, Joseph U. Obah, Nnanna D. Ukpai, and Ahoma V. Mbanuzuru.. (2022, September), "Traumatic Perforation of Tympanic Membrane in A Tertiary Hospital in South-Eastern,Nigeria", European Journal of Clinical Medicine (Ej-clinimed), Vol. 3, (Issue 5) |
| 9 | Afiadigwe EE, Apakama AI, Obasikene G, Uzozie CC, Umeh US, Amobi MC, Emelumadu CM. (2021, January), "Knowledge, Perception And Compliance Of Facemask Use At ENT And Eye Clinics Of A Tertiary Hospital In Anambra State, Nigeria During The Covid-19 Pandemic.", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 40-51 |
| 10 | Kalu SO, Chukwurah SN, Ugwunze OE, Afiadigwe EE, Eleje GU, Obioma CF, Ndulue IN, Akaexe G, Ushie SN,Mbanuzuru VA, Essien VE, Ugboaja JO, Igwegbe AO. (2021, May), "Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction and Serological Markers in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Hepatitis-B infected Patients in Southeast Nigeria", J. Hepato Gastroenterology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-5 |
| 11 | Chukwuanukwu TO, Afiadigwe EA, Apakama AI, Chukwuanukwu R, Nwankwo EU, Ilokanuno CN. (2021, May), "Epidemiology Of Cleft Lip And Palate In Nigeria: A Data-Based Study. International Journal Of Scientific Research In Dental And Medical Sciences, 2021;3(2):73-77. 10.30485/IJSRDMS.2021.278259.1137", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 12 | Afiadigwe, Evaristus Ede, Obasikene, Godwin, Obah, Joseph Uchenna, Ebiringa, Precious Onyinye, Ukpai, Dickson Nnanna, Umeh, Stanley Ugochukwu, Ezeanolue, Basil Chukwuemeka and Chukwuankwu, Titus Osita. (2021, May), "Tracheostomy in Nnewi, South–Eastern Nigeria: A Ten-Year Appraisal’", International Journal of Current Advanced Research,, Vol. 10, (Issue 9), pp 25156-25159 |
| 13 | Titus O CHUKWUANUKWU,,Obasikwe N UBA, Comfort N AKUJOBI, Rebecca C CHUKWUANUKWU, Evaristus E AFIADIGWE, Simon N USHIE. (2021, July), "Variation In The Antimicrobial Potency Of Honey Samples From Different Sources", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 33, (Issue 3), pp 88 -94 |
| 14 | EE Afiadigwe, AI Apakama, G Obasikene, JU Obah, SNN Nwosu. (2020, July), "Frontoethmoidal Mucocele With Unilateral Proptosis: Case Series. 2020;1:100002Z18EA2020.", J Case Rep Images Otolaryngol, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 15 | Chianakwana G, Egwuonwu A, Okoli C, Ihekwoaba E, Emegoakor D, Nzeakor H, Afiadigwe, E and Anyiam D. (2020, June), "Selecting Patients For Treatment With Immunotherapy:Our Experience In A Resource-deprived Economy. 6(1) 2020: .", Int J Immunother Cancer Res, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 25-27 |
| 16 | Afiadigwe EE, Chime EN, Obasikene G and Ezeanolue BC.. (2020, November), "Migratory Bronchial Foreign Body: Role Of Serial Radiographs And Review Of Literature.", International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention, Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 5130-5134. |
| 17 | Obasikene Godwin, Amali Adekwu, Evaristus E.Afiadigwe,Ibiam Francis,Adobamen Paul, Ibekwe Matilda Ujju, Nworgu OGB, Ezeanolue BC. (2020, October), "Survey Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Nigerian Otorhinolaryngologists On Obstructive Sleep Apnea And Snoring Among Children And Adult Patients", Nigerian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Vol. 17, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | S Kalu, T Ezeh, C Ajuba, N Ezeama, I Okorie, A Anyabolu, E Afiadigwe, G Eleje, C Offunu. (2020, September), "Prevalence Of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among HIV Positive Patients And Blood Donors In Nnewi, South Eastern, Nigeria.", Reviews in Antiviral Therapy & Infectious Diseases, Vol. 10, pp 219 |
| 19 | Obasikene G, Afiadigwe EE, Adobamen PROC, Ibiam FA, Ibekwe TS, Ezeanolue BC. (2019, October), "Impact Of Human Immunodeficiecy Virus (HIV) Infection On Pure Tone Hearing Treshold In Young Adults Aged 21-45years", Nigerian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 16-23 |
| 20 | S O Kalu, N N Ezeama, E E Afiadigwe, S N Chukwurah, O E Ugwunze, S N Ushie, A E Anyabolu, S C Anyaoku, O I Ezejiofor, J O Ugboaja, A O Igwegbe. (2019, September), "Awareness And Risk Perception Of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection Among Healthcare Workers Of A Tertiary Healthcare Institution In Southeastern, Nigeria. .", Conference on Liver Disease in Africa (COLDA) 2019 |
| 21 | Uzoamaka Ebubedike, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Evaristus A Afiadigwe. (2017, June), "Computed Tomography Evaluation Of Petrous Bone Fractures.", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp 27-33 |
| 22 | Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Eke AC, Eleje LI, Ikechebelu JI, Afiadigwe EA, Ezugwu FO, Udigwe GO, Okafor CI, Ezeama CO.. (2015, June), "Diagnostic Performance Of Alpha-microglobulin-1 Test In Women With Prolonged Pre-labour Rupture Of Membranes", J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, Vol. 1, pp 1-6 |
| 23 | Eleje GU, Onwusulu DN, Ezeama CO, Afiadigwe EA, Eke AC, Ikechebelu JI, Ugboaja JO, Okwuosa AO. (2015, August), "Perceptions Of Focused Prenatal Care Among Women Attending Two Tertiary Centers In Nigeria.", Int J Gynaecol Obstet., Vol. 131, pp 174-177 |
| 24 | Efegbere HA, Afiadigwe EE, Anyabolu AE, Enemuo HE, Efegbere EK, Ebenebe EU, Ezejiofor OI, Onyeyili AN, Sani-Gwarzo N, Omoniyi A, Ilika L, Igwegbe AO,. (2015, May), "Determinants Of Treatment Outcomes Of Public Mix Tuberculosis Control Programme In South-Eastern Nigeria;", American Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 5, 55235-245 |
| 25 | Efegbere HA,Igwegbe AO, Afiadigwe E, Sani-Gwarzo N,Amos Omoniyi ,Efegbere EK,Anyabolu AE;. (2015, ), "Evaluation Of The Econo-Synergistic Model Of International Research Network & School On Health System Management And Economics In South-Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 17), pp 127-131. |
| 26 | Morenike Ukpong, Atiene Sagay,Hadiza Khamofu,Kwasi Torpey,Evaristus Afiadigwe,James Anenih,Oliver Ezechi,Chidi Nweneka,John Idoko ,. (2015, ), "Ethical And Scientific Consideration For The Design And Implementation Of The PrEP Demonstration Project In Nigeria 2017;2(Suppl 2):A1 –A67", BMJ Glob Health, Vol. 6, (Issue 17), pp 127-131 |
| 27 | Chukwuanukwu, TO, Isiguzo, CM, Afiadigwe, E.E, Emejulu, JK:. (2012, December), "Our Experience With Management Of Complex Oro-Facial Injuries", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 24, pp 3-4 |
| 28 | Afiadigwe E.E, Ezeanolue BC, Ukah CC,Onyiorah IV, Chukwuanukwu TOG,Ulasi TO. (2011, December), "Infantile Fibrosarcoma Of The Parotid Gland In A 6 Year Old Female – Case Report And Management Challenges", Orient Journal of Medicine, pp 1-4 |
| 29 | Chukwuanukwu TOG, Afiadigwe E.E, Ekwuogwu O.C,Anyabolu A.E. (2011, June), "A Technique In The Management Of Mechanical Airway Obstruction", J Expt & Clin. Anat, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 75-80 |
| 30 | Afiadigwe EAE, Ezeanolue BC, Nwaigbo CC. (2011, ), "A Clinico-Pathologic Analysis Of Children With Foreign Bodies In The Larynx In Nnewi, South-East Nigeria.", Trop. J. Med. Res, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 56-59 |
| 31 | EAE Afiadigwe, JKC Emejulu, TOG Chukwuanukwu. (2008, June), "Left Fronto-ethmoidal Sinusitis Complicated By A Contra-lateral Subdural Abscess -A Case Report.", J.Expt. & Clin. Anat., Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 34-36 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Afiadigwe, EE, Obasikene, G, Ezeanolue, BC, Obah, JU, Ebiringa, P.. (2018, November), "Tracheostomy In Nnewi, South-Eastern Nigeria {A Ten Years Appraisal.", Presented at the 26th Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference |
| 2 | Chukwuanukwu, T.O.G, Uchendu B.O,Isiguzo C.M,Ukah C.O, Anyiam D.C.D,Ahaneku G, Afiadigwe, EE, Chukwuanukwu R.C, Odili A.O, Egbuna V, Nkwerem S.P,Nwank. (2012, August), "Metastatic Melanoma In A Developing Country- Presentation And Management Dilemma.", Presented as an E-Poster in Congress Track Cancer care and survivorship as part of the 2012 World Cancer Congress held on 27-30 August, 2012 at the Pa |
| 3 | Afiadigwe, EAE, Ukah, CO, Anyiam,DCD, Onyiorah, IV, Chukwuanukwu, TOG and Chianakwana, GU.. (2010, March), "Pattern Of Head And Neck Tumours In Anambra State, South- East Nigeria", |
| 4 | Afiadigwe, EE, Chukwuanukwu, TOG, Emejulu, JKC, Isiguzo, CM, Ugwu, JO.. (2009, August), "Avulsion Nasal Injuries In Nnewi. Held At NAUTH, Nnewi,", Presented at the 5th Annual Congress of Association of Surgeons of Nigeria |
| 5 | Afiadigwe, EE, Ezeanolue, BC, Nwaigbo, CC.. (2009, August), "Clinical Features Of Children With Foreign Bodies In The Larynx In Nnewi.", Presented at the 5th Annual Scientific and all Fellows Congress of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria |
| 6 | Chukwuanukwu,TOG ,Afiadigwe,EE, Ekweogwu,OC.. (2008, July), "Emergency Airway Management In Bilateral Fracture Of The Mandible-A Major Contribution To Mortality In RTA. 23rd - 26th July,2008", 43rd Scientific Conference & AGM of International College of Surgeons (Nigerian National Section) |
| 7 | Afiadigwe, E.E. and Ezeanolue, B. C.. (2007, January), "Pattern Of Paediatric Otolaryngological Diseases – A 5-Year Experience At NAUTH, Nnewi.", Presented at the 38th Paediatric Association of Nigeria, PANCONF (Nnewi 2007) |
| 8 | Afiadigwe, E.E., Ezeanolue, B.C. and Udeke, S. (2007, June), "Bacteriology Of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media In NAUTH, Nnewi.", Presented at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA),Anambra State 2007 AGM/Scientific Conference (Nnewi 2007) |
| 9 | Afiadigwe, E. E. Ezeanolue, B.C, Igwenagha, N. (2007, June), "Referrals To ENT Clinic, NAUTH, Nnewi-A Revisit. .", Presented at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA),Anambra State 2007 AGM/Scientific Conference (Nnewi 2007) |
| 10 | Chukwuanukwu, T.O.G, Uchendu,B.O, Afiadigwe, E. E,Okpala ,O.C, Iloabachie,I.B.C,Nwobi, A.. (2007, November), "Mandibular Fractures In Nnewi, Nigeria. , Calabar; Nov. 29th-1st Dec,2007 5. Mandibular Fractures In Nnewi, Nigeria. Chukwuanukwu, T.O.G, Uchendu,B.O, Afiadigwe, E. ", Presented at the 7th Annual Scientific Conference of the Anatomical Society of South-South and South-Eastern Nigeria |
| 11 | Mgbor,N. C, Ezeanolue, B.C, Afiadigwe, E.E. and Obasikene, G. (2005, November), "Radiological Manifestations Of Foreign Bodies In The Aerodigestive Tract. .", Presented at the 15th Annual Scientific Conference /AGM of the Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Society of Nigeria. Port Harcourt, Garden City 2005 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effects Of Glycaemic Control On Hearing Threshold Of Adults Ling With Type II Diabeies Mellitus InNAUTH,Nnewi" (, 2020 to April, 2021). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Obah Joseph (Snr Geg, ENT) |
| 2 | "Etiologic Agents In Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Among Patients Attending ENT Clinic ,NAUTH, Nnewi" (January, 2014 to September, 2014). Completed Masters project by Isaac Okezie Godwin; Reg No;2011346028F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Total Renovation of Final Year students Hostel" (January, 2021 to November, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by MEDIZIK Diaspora Leadership Advocacy Group |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Nigeria PrEP Demonstration Study" (July, 2015 to October, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Bill Mellinda Gates Through NACA |
| 3 | Collaborator: "SMILE Train Project, NAUTH" (February, 2013). Ongoing sponsored grant by SMILE Train |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MBBS Final" (May, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "West African College Of Surgeons Fellowship Exams" (March, 2019). Ongoing External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "West African College of Surgeons Accreditation Panel Member" (June, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman of Board, "UNAA Late FR NWAGBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty Committee on MEDIZIK Alumni Tracer" (December, 2022) |
| 3 | Member, "SENATE and Vice Chancellor's CEREMONIAL COMMITTEE" (January, 2020) |
| 4 | Trad Prime Ministry, "UMUDULE -UKEHE TRADITIONAL CABINET" (January, 2020) |
| 5 | President, "UNIZIK MEDICS ALUMNI ASSociation" (February, 2017) |
| 6 | Chairman, "Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Nnewi Zone" (February, 2009 to January, 2011) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Institute of Corporate and Public Administrators of Nigeria" (member since 2020), https://www.icpanedu.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Rotary Club International" - RI No:10331665 (member since 2013), https://www.rotary.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery" - 133298 (member since 2012), https://www.entnet.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "International College of Surgeons (NNS)" (member since 2012), https://www.icsglobal.org |
| 5 | Affiliate Member, "International Federation of otorhinolaryngological Society (IFOS)" (member since 2009), https://www.ifosworld.org |
| 6 | Fellow Member, "West African College of Surgeons" (member since 2006), https://www.wacscoac.org |
| 7 | Full Member, "Otorhinolaryngological Society of Nigeria (ORLSON)" (member since 2006), https://www.orlson.org.ng |
| 8 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria" (member since 2006), https://www.mdcn.org.ng |
| 9 | Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Associacion" (member since 1996), https://nationalnma.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "2019 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience", (American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery foundation), 15th September, 2019 to 18th September, 2019; New Orleans ,United States |
| 2 | "26th ORLSON Annual Meeting And Scientific Conference 2018.", (Otorhinolaryngological Society of Nigeria), 14th November, 2018 to 14th November, 2018; Beverly Hills Hotel Port Harcourt |
| 3 | "121st Annual Meeting Of American Academy Of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery & OTO EXPO 2017 13th -16th September, 2017.", (American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery foundation), 13th September, 2017 to 16th September, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA |
| 4 | "11. 57th Annual Scientific Conferences/AGM Conference 26th February- 4th March, 2017.", (West African College of Surgeons), 26th February, 2017 to 4th March, 2017; Ougadogou, BurkinaFaso |
| 5 | "22nd AGM ORLSON Ibadan", (Otorhinolaryngological Society of Nigeria), 14th November, 2014 to 17th November, 2014; Ibadan, Nigeria |
| 6 | "43rd Scientific Conference & Annual General Meeting", (International College of Surgeons (Nigerian National Section)), 23rd July, 2008 to 26th September, 2008; Calabar. |