Dr. Paul Osemeke Nwani.
Dr. Paul Osemeke Nwani. is a READER in INTERNAL MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Nwani P.O is a Clinical Neurologist, Clinical Pharmacologist, Senior Lecturer, and Researcher at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He is also an Honorary Consultant with Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.
A Fellow of the West African College of Physicians and the National Postgraduate Medical college, Dr Nwani is interested in neurological diseases with bias in Seizure disorders, and had published several papers in these fields.
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Address: | Internal Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | INTERNAL MEDICINE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria. (Post-Doctorate Degree, December, 2011) January, 2004 to February, 2011 FMCP Fellowship In Clinical Pharmacology |
| 2 | West African College Of Physicians. (Post-Doctorate Degree, July, 2011) January, 2004 to July, 2011 FWACP Fellowship In Clinical Neurology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2007) February, 2004 to December, 2007 MSc Pharmacology |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1996) February, 1989 to August, 1996 MBBS Bachelor Of Medicine And Bachelor Of Surgery |
| 5 | St Anthony's College Ubulu -Uku Delta State. (GCE, January, 1986) January, 1981 to January, 1986 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Department of Internal Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Hall Warden, Student Affairs Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi August, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Faculty of Medicine Committee on Lecture Room Co-ordination August, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | President, Nigerian League Against Epilepsy June, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Head of Unit, Neurology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine February, 2022 to Present |
| 6 | Departmental 3rd MBBS coordinator/Exam officer;, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2019 to May, 2020 |
| 7 | Departmental Examination Officer, Department Of Pharmacology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi January, 2017 to September, 2018 |
| 8 | Departmental Time Table Officer, Department Of Pharmacology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi January, 2016 to January, 2017 |
| 9 | Examination Committee Member, Department Of Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi August, 2015 to July, 2017 |
| 10 | Adjunct Lecturer 1, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Awka February, 2012 to February, 2017 |
| 11 | Chief Resident, Department Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi May, 2007 to August, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Birinus A Ezeala-Adikaibe, Achor Justin, Nwani Paul, Chinweike Fintan Ekochin , Chigekwu Nkeiruka Mbadiwe, Ume Monday Nwobodo, Chibuzo Celestine Okwara, Chibuike Paul Okoli, Ernest O Nwazor, Obumneme Benneth Anyim, Casmir Orjioke, Orah-Okpala Chidimma, Nndionuka, Ijeoma Bliss, Okereke Chiamaka, Eneh Grace O, Pauline Nkiruka Onodugo, Obinna Donatus Onodugo. (2024, April), "Has Treatment seeking Behaviour Changed in People Living with Epilepsy? Experience of People Living With Epilepsy Attending Adult Neurology Clinics in Enugu.", West Afr J Med . |
| 2 | Oluwadamilola Omolara Ojo, Sara Bandres-Ciga, Mary B. Makarious, BSc, Peter Wild Crea, Dena G. Hernandez, Henry Houlden, Mie Rizig, Andrew B. Singleton, Alastair J. Noyce, MRCP, Mike A. Nalls, Cornelis Blauwendraat, Njideka Ulunma Okubadejo, on behalf of the Nigeria Parkinson’s Disease Research Network and the Global Parkinson’s, Genetics Program (GP2). (2024, March), "GBA1 rs3115534 Is Associated with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder in Parkinson’s Disease in Nigerians", Movement Disorders |
| 3 | CC Nnebue, EO Nwazor, PO Nwani, CO Ifezulumba, EO Ewa, FE Iwere, NL Onyebuchi. (2023, January), "Knowledge, Beliefs and Misconceptions about Epilepsy and its Treatment in a Rural Community in South-Eastern Nigeria", Orient J Med, Vol. 35, pp 45-55 |
| 4 | Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Paul Osemeke Nwani , Augustine Onyebuchi Akadieze. (2023, March), "Stigmatizing attitude towards mental illness, disabilities, emotional and behavioural disorders, among healthcare students in a Tropical University College of Health Sciences", Journal of Education and Health Promotion, Vol. 12, pp 82 |
| 5 | Paul O NWANI , Chinwe C NDUKWE , Obiora D ANAJE , Cosmas M NWOSU .. (2023, July), "Clinicians' Contribution to Medication Non adherence: The role of Clinicians' Communication Skill", Orient J Med, Vol. 35, (Issue 2), pp 11-19 |
| 6 | Ebeogu Olisaeloka, Nwani Paul, Anaje Obiora, Morah Nnamdi, Edeh Godwin, Ogbuagu Chukwuanugo, Asomugha Lasbery. (2023, January), "Utility of the international HIV dementia scale in the assessment of neurocognitive impairment amongst HIV patients in a Southeast Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A comparative study", Journal of AIDS and HIV Research, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 19-25 |
| 7 | S A Ayinbuomwan, A O Opadeyi, J O Ohaju-Obodo, P E Akhideno, S O Oghuvwu, P O Nwani, B O James, A O Isah. (2023, June), "An Evaluation of the Knowledge and Utilization of the Essential Medicines List among Health Professionals in Six Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria", West Afr J Med ., Vol. 40, (Issue 6), pp 575-580 |
| 8 | Olaitan Okunoye, Oluwadamilola O. Ojo, Oladunni Abiodun, Sani Abubakar, Charles Achoru, Olaleye Adeniji, Osigwe Agabi, Uchechi Agulanna, Rufus Akinyemi, Mohammed Ali i, Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, Ohwotemu Arigbodi, Abiodun Bello, Cyril Erameh, Temitope Farombi, Michael Fawale, Frank Imarhiagbe, Emmanuel Iwuozo, Morenikeji Komolafe, Paul Nwani, Ernest Nwazor, Yakub Nyandaiti, Yahaya Obiabo, Olanike Odeniyi, Francis Odiase, Francis Ojini, Gerald Onwuegbuzie, Godwin Osaigbovo, Nosakhare Osemwegie , Olajumoke Oshinaike , Folajimi Otubogun, Shyngle Oyakhire, Simon Ozomma, Sarah Samuel, Funmilola Taiwo, Kolawole Wahab, Yusuf Zubair, Dena Hernandez, Sara Bandres-Ciga, Cornelis Blauwendraat, Andrew Singleton, Henry Houlden, John Hardy, Mie Rizig, Njideka Okubadejo. (2023, July), "MAPT allele and haplotype frequencies in Nigerian Africans: Population distribution and association with Parkinson’s disease risk and age at onset", Parkinsonism and Related Disorders, Vol. 113, pp 105517 |
| 9 | AMAECHI A. Ifeoma , OZODI M. Chinecherem , AKADIEZE O. Augustine , CHUKWUDEBELU Adaeze , NWANI O. Paul. (2023, July), "Exercise Decisional Balance Among Persons Living with Hypertension in a South-Eastern State of Nigeria", Orient J Med, Vol. 2, (Issue 35), pp 45-57 |
| 10 | Mie Rizig, Sara Bandres-Ciga, Mary B Makarious, Oluwadamilola Omolara Ojo, Peter Wild Crea, Oladunni Victoria Abiodun, Kristin S Levine, Sani Atta Abubakar, Charles Obiora Achoru, Dan Vitale, Olaleye Akinmola Adeniji, Osigwe Paul Agabi, Mathew J Koretsky, Uchechi Agulanna, Deborah A Hall, Rufus Olusola Akinyemi, Tao Xie, Mohammed Wulgo Ali, Ejaz A Shamim, Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, Mahesh Padmanaban, Ohwotemu Michael Arigbodi, David G Standaert, Abiodun Hamzat Bello, Marissa N Dean, Cyril Oshomah Erameh, Inas Elsayed, Temitope Hannah Farombi, Olaitan Okunoye, Michael Bimbola Fawale, Kimberley J Billingsley, Frank Aiwansoba Imarhiagbe, Pilar Alvarez Jerez, Emmanuel Uzodinma Iwuozo, Breeana Baker, Morenikeji Adeyoyin Komolafe, Laksh Malik, Paul Osemeke Nwani, Kensuke Daida, Ernest Okwundu Nwazor, Abigail Miano-Burkhardt, Yakub Wilberforce Nyandaiti, Zih-Hua Fang, Yahaya Olugbo Obiabo, Jillian H Kluss, Olanike Adedoyin Odeniyi, Dena G Hernandez, Francis Ehidiamen Odiase, Nahid Tayebi, Francis Ibe Ojini, Ellen Sidranksy, Gerald Awele Onwuegbuzie, Andrea M D’Souza, Godwin Osawaru Osaigbovo, Bahafta Berhe, Nosakhare Osemwegie, Xylena Reed, Olajumoke Olufemi Oshinaike, Hampton L Leonard, Folajimi Morenikeji Otubogun, Chelsea X Alvarado, Shyngle Imiewan Oyakhire, Simon Izuchukwu Ozomma, Sarah Chabiri Samuel, Funmilola Tolulope Taiwo, Kolawole Wasiu Wahab, Yusuf Agboola Zubair, Hirotaka Iwaki, Jonggeol Jeffrey Kim, Huw R Morris, John Hardy, Mike A Nalls, Karl Heilbron, Lucy Norcliffe-Kaufmann, Nigeria Parkinson Disease Research Network, International Parkinson’s Disease Genomics Consortium Africa, Black and African American Connections to Parkinson’s Disease Study Group, the 23andMe Research Team, Cornelis Blauwendraat, Henry Houlden, Andrew Singleton, Njideka Ulunma Okubadejo, on behalf of the Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program. (2023, August), "Identification of genetic risk loci and causal insights associated with Parkinson’s disease in African and African admixed populations: a genome-wide association study", Lancet Neurology |
| 11 | Njideka U. Okubadejo, Olaitan Okunoye, Oluwadamilola O. Ojo, Babawale Arabambi, Rufus O. Akinyemi, Godwin O. Osaigbovo, Sani A. Abubakar, Emmanuel U. Iwuozo, Kolawole W. Wahab, Osigwe P. Agabi, Uchechi Agulanna, Frank A. Imarhiagbe, Oladunni V. Abiodun, Charles O. Achoru, Akintunde A. Adebowale, Olaleye Adeniji, John E. Akpekpe, Mohammed W. Ali, Ifeyinwa Ani-Osheku, Ohwotemu Arigbodi, Salisu A. Balarabe, Abiodun H. Bello, Oluchi S. Ekenze, Cyril O. Erameh, Temitope H. Farombi, Michael B. Fawale, Morenikeji A. Komolafe, Paul O. Nwani, Ernest O. Nwazor, Yakub Nyandaiti, Emmanuel E. Obehighe, Yahaya O. Obiabo, Olanike A. Odeniyi, Francis E. Odiase, Francis I. Ojini, Gerald A. Onwuegbuzie, Nosakhare Osemwegie, Olajumoke O. Oshinaike, Folajimi M. Otubogun, Shyngle I. Oyakhire, Funlola T. Taiwo, Uduak E. Williams, Simon Ozomma, Yusuf Zubair, Dena Hernandez, Sara Bandres-Ciga, Cornelis Blauwendraat, Andrew Singleton, Henry Houlden, John Hardy, Mie Rizig. (2022, October), "APOE E4 is associated with impaired self-declared cognition but not disease risk or age of onset in Nigerians with Parkinson’s disease", npj Parkinson’s Disease, (Issue 8), pp 155 |
| 12 | Paul Osemeke Nwani. (2022, December), "Clinicians’ contribution to cost-related medication non-adherence: Impact of irrational prescribing and influence of pharmaceutical promotional activities on prescribing behavior of clinicians", Annals of Clinical and Biomedical Research, Vol. 3, pp 241 |
| 13 | Oluwadamilola O. Ojo MBBS,Kolawole W. Wahab MBBS, MSc,Abiodun H. Bello MBBS,Sani A. Abubakar MBBS,Bertha C. Ekeh MBBS,Folajimi M. Otubogun MBChB,Emman. (2021, September), "A cross-sectional comprehensive assessment of the profile and burden of non-motor symptoms in relation to motor phenotype in the Nigeria Parkinson Disease Registry cohort", Movement Disorders Clinical Practice |
| 14 | Onwukwe CH, Chikezie NI, Okorie K, Nwani PO, Ohwovoriole AE.. (2021, September), "Association of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol subfractions with insulin resistance in Nigerians with type 2 diabetes mellitus", J Diabetol, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 331-337 |
| 15 | NWANI P O, MORAH N J, ANAJE O D, EBEOGU O G, JISIEIKE-ONUIGBO N N, NWOSU M C. (2021, ), "NEUROLOGIC EMERGENCIES AND RELATED DEATHS: A CALL FOR STROKE MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIZED STROKE UNITS IN TROPICAL HOSPITALS.", AJNS 2021 Vol. 40, No 1 |
| 16 | Shirley N. Chukwurah, Nonyelum N. Jisieike-Onuigbo, Paul O. Nwani. (2020, ), "Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Hepatitis Virus Infection Prevention Among Healthcare Interns And Medical Students In A Tertiary Hospital, South-East Nigeria", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 17 | Oluwadamilola O Ojo, Sani A Abubakar , Emmanuel U Iwuozo , Ernest O Nwazor, Oluchi S Ekenze, Temitope H Farombi, Rufus O Akinyemi, Uduak E Williams, A. (2020, August), "The Nigeria Parkinson Disease Registry: Process, Profile, And Prospects Of A Collaborative Project", Mov Disord . 2020 Aug;35(8):1315-1322 |
| 18 | Eugene O Arinzechi, Olubunmi A Ogunrin, Cosmas M Nwosu, Paul O Nwani, Kelechi O Enwereji, Lasbrey A Asomugha, Uchechukwu Dimkpa. (2019, January), "Seizure Frequency And Risk Of Cognitive Impairment In People Living With Epilepsy In A Sub-urban Community In South Eastern Nigeria", J Clin Neurosci . |
| 19 | KO ENWEREJI, MC NWOSU, A OGUNNIYI, PO NWANI, AL ASOMUGHA, EE ENWEREJI. (2017, ), "Risk Factors Associated With Second And Subsequent Strokes In An Adult Stroke Population In A Rural Community In South-East Nigeria", Journal of Clinical and Applied Neurosciences Nigerian society of Neurological sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 29-35 |
| 20 | Nwani Paul Osemeke, Onwukwe Chikezie Hart, Nwosu Maduaburochukwu Cosmas, Isah Ambrose Ohumagho. (2017, ), "Geriatric Prescription In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital", J Basic Clin Pharma 2017;8:20-4. Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow |
| 21 | Nwani P.O, Isah A.O. (2017, ), "Frequency And Patterns Of Adverse Drug Reactions Among Elderly In-Patients In A Nigerian Teaching Hospital", Journal of Basic and Clinical Pharmacy |
| 22 | Eugene O. Arinzechi, Olubunmi A. Ogunrin, Cosmas M. Nwosu, Paul O. Nwani, Kelechi O. Enwereji, Lasbrey A. Asomugha, Uche Dimkpa. (2016, ), "A Community‑based Case–control Study Of Prevalence And Pattern Of Cognitive Impairments In Patients With Epilepsy Residing In South‑Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice | Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow |
| 23 | Paul Osemeke Nwani, Maduaburochukwu Cosmas Nwosu, andMonica Nonyelum Nwosu. (2016, ), "Epidemiology Of Acute Symptomatic Seizures Among Adult Medical Admissions", Hindawi Publishing Corporation Epilepsy Research and Treatment Volume 2016, Article ID 4718372, |
| 24 | E. O. P. OKUONGHAE, C. C. ONYENEKWE, J. E. AHANEKU, N. R. UKIBE, P. O. NWANI, A. L. ASOMUGHA, N. O. OSAKUE, F. AIDOMEH and C. C. AWALU. (2015, July), "Evaluation Of Antioxidant Status Of Female Diabetic Patients In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Anambra State, Nigeria.", BRITISH JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE 2015 72 (4) |
| 25 | Paul O NWANI, Maduaburochukwu C NWOSU. (2015, February), "Non-traumatic Coma: Causes And Outcome In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital", Journal of Clinical and Applied Neurosciences |
| 26 | P O Nwani, A O Isah. (2015, ), "Drug Prescription Patterns In Old Age: A Prospective Study Of Prescribed Drugs At Hospital Discharge", West Afr J Med . |
| 27 | Oguejiofor OC, Nwani PO. (2015, June), "Preventing Diabetic Foot Complications : Strategic , Recommendations", Journal of College of Medicine. June 2005: 10(/): 10-14 |
| 28 | Nwani P.O and Isah A.O. (2015, October), "Chronic Diseases And Multimorbidity Among Elderly Patients Admitted In The Medical Wards Of A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital", Elsevier Taiwan LLC. Journal of Clinical Gerontology & Geriatrics (2016), http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcgg.2015.10.001 |
| 29 | PO Nwani, MC Nwosu, LA Asomugha, KO Enwereji, EO Arinzechi, AO Ogunniyi. (2014, December), "Epidemiology Of Active Epilepsy In A Suburban Community In Southeast Nigeria: A Door‑to‑door Survey", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 18, (Issue 4), pp 527-533 |
| 30 | Kelechi O Enwereji, Maduaburochukwu C Nwosu, A desola Ogunniyi, Paul O Nwani, Azuoma L Asomugha, Ezinna E Enwereji. (2014, June), "Epidemiology Of Stroke In A Rural Community In Southeastern Nigeria", Dove Press Journal. Vascular health and risk mangament |
| 31 | Nwani PO, Arinzechi EO, Asomugha AL, Enwereji KO, Nwosu MC, Ogunniyi AO.. (2013, ), "Illness Concept Among People With Epilepsy And Their Caregivers And Preferred Treatment Methods In A Suburban Community In Southeast Nigeria.", West Afr J Med. 2013 Jan-Mar;32(1):26-30. |
| 32 | Nwani PO, Nwosu MC, Enwereji KO, Asomugha AL, Arinzechi EO, Ogunniyi AO.. (2013, January), "Epilepsy Treatment Gap: Prevalence And Associated Factors In Southeast Nigeria", John Wiley & Sons A/S. Acta Neurol Scand 2013: 128: 83–90 DOI: 10.1111/ane.12096 |
| 33 | Nwani PO, Asomugha L A , Arinzechi EO, Ewereji KO, Nwosu MC, Ogunniyi AO.. (2012, ), "PATTERNS OF ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUG USE AND SEIZURE CONTROL AMONG PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY IN A SUBURBAN COMMUNITY IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA", African Journal of Neurological Sciences 2012 - Vol. 31, No 2 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Nwani Paul Osemeke. (2007, ), "1. A Study Comparing The Efficacy And Acceptability Of Artesunate Suppositories [Plasmotrim 200 Rectocap®] With That Of Oral Artesunate - Mefloquine – Free Combination [Artequin – 600/750®] In The Treatment Of Adults With Acute Malaria.". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Nwani Paul Osemeke. (2011, ), "2. Drug Use Patterns And Adverse Drug Reaction Profile Of The Elderly Admitted In A Tertiary Healthcare Facility In Southeast Nigeria". |
| 2 | Nwani Paul Osemeke. (2011, ), "Epidemiology And Treatment Gap Of Epilepsy In A Suburban Community In South East Nigeria.". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwani Paul O. (2021, August), "Give Information, Instructions And Warnings: The Neglected Fifth Step In Rational Prescribing.", NPMCN Annual Scientific Conference and All Fellows' Congress (ASCAF)) 2021 |
| 2 | Ebeogu O, Anaje O, Morah N, Nwani PO, Asomugha LA, Arinzechi EO, Nwosu MC.. (2017, ), "Pattern Of Neurological Disease Among HIV Patients In A Tertiary Health Institution In South-east Nigeria.", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 3 | Anaje O, Nwani PO, Morah N, Ebeogu O, Asomugha LA, Arinzechi EO, Nwosu MC.. (2017, ), "Apopletic Onset Of A Myelomatous Cord Compression. A Case Report.", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 4 | Anaje O, Nwani PO, Morah N, Ebeogu O, Asomugha LA, Arinzechi EO, Nwosu MC.. (2017, ), "Patterns And Presentation Of Non-traumatic Compression In The Medical Wards Of Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 5 | Morah N, Nwani PO, Anaje O, Ebeogu O, Asomugha LA, Arinzechi EO, Nwosu MC.. (2017, ), "Repeat Stroke At The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi – A 5 Year Review", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 6 | Asomugha LA, Enwereji KO, Nwani PO, Nwosu MC, Arinzechi E.O, Ogunniyi AO. (2015, ), "Frequency Of Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy Among Diabetic Patients As Seen At The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Anambra State.", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 7 | Enwereji KO, Nwosu MC, Ogunniyi AO, Nwani PO, Asomugha LA, Enwereji EE. (2015, ), "Risk Factors Associated With Second And Subsequent Strokes In An Adult Stroke Population In A Rural Community In Southern Nigeria.", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 8 | Nwani PO, Anaje OD, Enwereji K.O, Arinzechi E.O, Asomugha AL, Arinzechi EO.. (2015, ), "Meningitis In Adults: A Retrospective Review.", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 9 | 11. Arinzechi E.O, Ogunrin A.O, Nwosu M. C, Nwani PO, Enwereji K.O, Asomugha AL.. (2015, ), "Effect Of Seizure Types On Cognitive Impairment In People With Epilepsy In Ukpo, A Sub-urban Community In Anambra State, Nigeria.", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 10 | Nwosu MC, Nwani PO, Nwosu MN, Enwereji KO, Asomugha AL, Arinzechi EO.. (2015, ), "Clinical Profile Of Patients With Status Epilepsy In Southeast Nigeria.", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 11 | Arinzechi E.O, Ogunrin A.O, Nwosu M. C, Nwani P.O, Enwereji K.O, Asomugha LA. Dimkpa U. (2015, ), "Effects Of Seizure Frequency And Duration On Cognitive Impairments In People With Epilepsy In A Sub-urban Community In South-eastern Nigeria.", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 12 | Nwani PO, Nwosu MC, Asomugha LA , Enwereji KO, Arinzechi EO,. (2013, ), "Epidemiologic Profile Of Acute Symptomatic Seizures In The Medical Wards Of A Tertiary Health Facility In Southeast Nigeria", 30th International Epilepsy Congress, Montreal, Canada |
| 13 | Nwani PO, Nwosu MC, Enwereji KO, Asomugha AL, Arinzechi EO, Ogunniyi AO. (2012, ), "Epidemiology Of Active Epilepsy In A Suburban Community In Southeast Nigeria: A Door-to-door Survey.", ILAE Nigeria chapter 3rd Annual conference and scientific meeting. |
| 14 | Nwani PO, Nwosu MC, Enwereji KO, Asomugha AL, Arinzechi EO, Ogunniyi AO.. (2012, ), "The Prevalence And Problem Of Epilepsy Treatment Gap In A Suburban Community In Southeast Nigeria.", ILAE Nigeria chapter 3rd Annual conference and scientific meeting. |
| 15 | Enwereji KO, Asomugha LA, Arinzechi O, Nwani PO, Nwosu MC.. (2011, ), "Knowledge Of Epilepsy Among Caregivers In Anambra State And Its Environs", Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual general meeting and scientific conference |
| 16 | Nwani PO, Isah AO. (2009, ), "A Preliminary Study Of The Morbidity Profile And Drug Prescriptions Among Geriatrics In-patients At The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi.", National Conference on Rational Pharmacotherapy and Pharmacovigilance. INRUD in collaboration with NAFDAC and WHO |
| 17 | Nwani PO, Asomugha LA, Enwereji KO, Nwosu MC.. (2009, ), "Seizures Amongst Uniformed Personnel In Nigeria.", ILAE Inaugural Scientific conference and General meeting |
| 18 | Nwani PO, Asomugha LA, Enwereji KO, Nwosu MC.. (2009, ), "Psychiatric Aspects Of Epilepsy.", ILAE Inaugural Scientific conference and General meeting |
| 19 | Nwani PO, Asomugha LA, Enwereji KO, Nwosu MC.. (2009, ), "Epilepsy Patterns And Management At The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi", ILAE Inaugural Scientific conference and General meeting |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "PATTERN OF NEUROCOGNITIVE (COGNITIVE, BEHAVIOURAL, MOTOR) IMPAIRMENT OF HIV PATIENTS IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE" (May, 2016 to October, 2021). Completed Doctorate project by DR. EBEOGU, OLISAELOKA GINIKACHI (WACP/2016/IM/NE/336) |
| 2 | "PREVALENCE, PATTERN AND EFFECT OF MIGRAINE AND TENSION TYPE HEADACHE ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF FIRST YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY." (May, 2016 to November, 2021). Completed Doctorate project by DR NNAMDI JOSEPH MORAH ( AF/009/15/096/1294) |
| 3 | "PREVALENCE, PATTERN AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS OF COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AMONG ELDERLIES SIXTY-FIVE YEARS AND ABOVE IN UKPO" (October, 2016 to November, 2021). Completed Doctorate project by DR. EZE LINDA IFUNANYA (AF/009/17/176/1541) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "The Origins of Alzheimer Disease in African Americans" (September, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by National Institute on Aging |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Parkinson's disease in Africa: Developing a clinically characterized DNA resource for genome-wide association (GWAS) and other collaborative studies" (June, 2019). Ongoing sponsored grant by The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Member of Editorial board of Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (January, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Reviewers certificate" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Several Publications" (August, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, ""Rabies: health seeking behaviour, compliance to post-exposure prophylaxis and out-of-pocket expenditure of victims of animal bite"" (December, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Impact Of An Educational Intervention On Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting In Tertiary Hospitals In South-South Nigeria" (July, 2021) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Effect Of Epilepsy And Antiepileptic Drugs Therapy On Erythrocyte Malondialdehyde And Some Antioxidants In Persons With Epilepsy" (December, 2019) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Pattern And Determinants Of Enacted Stigma Among Rural Dwellers Living With Epilepsy In Enugu State Nigeria" (March, 2018) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Challenges In The Management Of Pediatric Epilepsy In Nigeria" (June, 2016) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Prevalence, Causes, And Behavioral And Emotional Comorbidities Of Acute Seizures In Africa: A Critical Review" (December, 2016) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Resources Available For School Based Mental Health Services In Enugu Urban And Head Teachers’ Knowledge Of Childhood Mental Health Problems" (October, 2014) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "2024 THE PART II MBBS PROFESSIONAL (RESIT) EXAMINATIONS IN DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS" (January, 2024 to January, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "PART II MBBS PROFESSIONAL (MAIN) EXAMINATIONS" (November, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Imo State University 5th MBBS Main Examination" (May, 2021 to May, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "COOU 5th MBBS Main Examination" (June, 2021 to June, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "PART II MBBS PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS 2023-2025" (October, 2023). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "VC's Medical board committee of Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Head of Department, "Department of Internal Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Hall Warden, "Student Affairs Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi" (August, 2023) |
| 4 | Chairman, "Committee on Lecture room co-ordination Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2023) |
| 5 | President, "Nigerian League Against Epilepsy" (June, 2023) |
| 6 | Fellowship award, "Recognition Award on Service to Humanity and National Development by The Institute of Policy Management Development" (May, 2023) |
| 7 | Head of Neurology Unit, "Department of Internal Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022) |
| 8 | Member, "College of Health Sciences, Provost Committee on Allocation of Space and Office" (April, 2021 to August, 2021) |
| 9 | Member, "Faculty Research Cluster Committee" (February, 2020 to May, 2021) |
| 10 | Award of Honor, "Faculty of Medicine Graduating Class of 2019" (September, 2019) |
| 11 | 3rd MBBS Coordinator and examination officer, "Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2019) |
| 12 | Member, "Accreditation Committee, Department of Internal Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2017) |
| 13 | Examination officer, "Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2016) |
| 14 | Time table officer, "Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2016) |
| 15 | Patron, "Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students, Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus" (October, 2016) |
| 16 | Member, "Committee for NAUTH Drug Formulary" (August, 2015 to November, 2015) |
| 17 | Member, "Departmental Examination Committee; Department of Internal Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2015) |
| 18 | Treasurer and Financial Secretary, "Nigerian League Against Epilepsy" (June, 2015 to June, 2023) |
| 19 | Zonal Vice-Chairman, "Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Students, Awka Zone" (February, 2008 to February, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "World Headache Society" (member since 2022), https://worldheadachesociety.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "African Academy of Neurology" (member since 2021), https://www.afaneurology.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Africa Stroke Organisation" (member since 2020), https://www.world-stroke.org/news-and-blog/news/the-african-stroke-organization-a-new-dawn-for-stroke-in-africa |
| 4 | Full Member, "International Parkinson and Movement disorder Society" - 73441 (member since 2019), https://www.movementdisorders.org/membership |
| 5 | Full Member, "Movement Disorder Society Africa" (member since 2019), https://www.movementdisorders.org/MDS-AS |
| 6 | Full Member, "World Stroke Society" (member since 2017), https://www.world-stroke.org/ |
| 7 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics" (member since 2017), https://none// |
| 8 | Full Member, "Pan African Association of Neurological Sciences (PAANS)" (member since 2011), https://wfneurology.org/wfn-membership/member-societies/wfn-member-societies-pan-african-region |
| 9 | Full Member, "World Federation of Neurology" (member since 2007), https://wfneurology.org/ |
| 10 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences" (member since 2006), https://www.nsns.org.ng/ |
| 11 | Full Member, "Nigerian League Against Epilepsy" (member since 2006), https://www.ilae.org/regions-and-countries/national-chapters/nigeria |
| 12 | Full Member, "International League against Epilepsy" (member since 2006), https://www.ilae.org/about-ilae |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Holistic Approach to Tackling Neurological Disorders in Nigeria: Evidence to action", (Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences Annual Scientific Conference and General meeting), 6th March, 2024 to 8th March, 2024; Abuja |
| 2 | "Orient Neuroscience Society 3RD Scientific Conference Enugu 2023", (Orient Neuroscience Society), 25th October, 2023 to 27th October, 2023; Enugu |
| 3 | "Neurological disorders in Nigeria: Current trends", (Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences, Annual Scientific Conference and general meeting), 6th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; Ibadan |
| 4 | "COVID 19 Pandemic: Impact On Economy And Health", (NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA 15th ASCAF Kadacity 2020/2021), 9th August, 2021 to 12th August, 2021; Kaduna |
| 5 | "Nigerian Society Of Neurological Sciences AGM And Scientific Conference 2021", (NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES), 23rd March, 2021 to 24th March, 2021; Enugu |
| 6 | "Neuro-radiology Workshop NSNS AGM And Scientific Conference 2021", (NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES), 22nd March, 2021 to 22nd March, 2021; Enugu |
| 7 | "CURRENT CHALLENGES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA", (NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA), 12th August, 2018 to 17th August, 2018; SAM MBAKWE HALL, IMO CONCORDE HOTEL, OWERRI. |
| 8 | "49TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES), 11th July, 2017 to 14th July, 2017; PRINCESS LUXURY HOTEL, IILORIN |
| 9 | "5TH ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE NIGERIA LEAGUE AGAIANSTY EPILEPSY", (NIGERIA LEAGUE AGAINST EPILEPSY), 1st September, 2015 to 1st September, 2015; NNEWI, ANAMBRA STATE |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Movement disorder and sleep recording training", (Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences), 5th March, 2024 to 6th March, 2024; Abuja |
| 2 | "Current management of Medical emergencies", (Department of Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University and Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital. Ile-Ife), 22nd November, 2023 to 23rd November, 2023; Ile-ife |
| 3 | "Professional Development Post fellowship", (West African College of Physicians), 10th July, 2023 to 10th July, 2023; Virtual via Zoom |
| 4 | "Pre-conference workshop", (West African College of Physicians), 23rd June, 2022 to 23rd June, 2022; Virtual via Zoom |
| 5 | "2022 Training of Trainers", (Faculty of Internal Medicine National Postgraduate Medical College), 11th January, 2022 to 12th January, 2022; Virtual via Zoom |
| 6 | "Doctors as Educators", (West African College of Physicians in collaboration with Royal College of Physicians), 26th October, 2021 to 28th October, 2021; Virtual via Zoom |
| 7 | "PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON PART II DISSERTATION PROCEDURES", (FELLOWS CONGRESS OF THE NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA), 14th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; SAM MBAKWE HALL, IMO CONCORDE HOTEL, OWERRI. |
| 8 | "PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON "ELECTRODAIGNOSIS IN EPILEPSY" WITH HANDS-ON PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION", (NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES), 11th July, 2017 to 11th July, 2017; CLINICAL SKILLS LAB. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN. |
| 9 | "DRUG DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT SIMULATION", (NOVARTIS INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH), 17th April, 2013 to 18th April, 2013; ABUJA, NIGERIA |
| 10 | "TARGET TO THERAPY", (NOVARTIS INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH), 16th April, 2013 to 16th April, 2013; ABUJA, NIGERIA |
| 11 | "PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE", (MAY & BAKER NIGERIA PLC), 1st March, 2010 to 1st April, 2010; LAGOS |
| 12 | "CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY POSTING TO NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL(NAFDAC)", (NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL), 3rd February, 2010 to 26th February, 2010; ABUJA, NIGERIA |
| 13 | "REFRESHER TRAINING PROGRAM ON BASIC ASPECTS OF PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY", (NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (NIPRD)), 18th January, 2010 to 2nd February, 2010; ABUJA, NIGERIA |