Dr. Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu
Dr. Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu is a PROFESSOR in SURGERY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, a Senior Lecturer in the department of Surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Honorary Chief Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital , Nnewi. I am christian married with children .
Personal Information
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Address: | Surgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SURGERY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Calabar. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2005) March, 1997 to May, 2004 M.B.B.Ch Medicine And Surgery |
| 2 | Union Secondary School Awkunannaw Enugu. (SSCE, June, 1995) January, 1990 to June, 1995 |
| 3 | Station Primary School Agbani, Enugu State. (FSLC, December, 1994) January, 1983 to December, 1989 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Institute Of Policy And Strategic Course (November, 2020) November, 2020 to November, 2020 PSLC (ANI) Policy, Leadership And Strategy Course 38 |
| 2 | Center For Bipethics And Research (June, 2020) March, 2020 to June, 2020 Blended Diploma In Research Ethics Research Ethics |
| 3 | West African College Of Surgeons (March, 2013) July, 2020 to April, 2012 FWACS Paediatric Surgery |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | MEMBER FACULTY CEREMONIAL COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE November, 2025 to October, 2025 |
| 2 | CHAIRMAN, COLLEGE VOICE EDITORIAL COMMITTEE, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCEINECS February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | POSGRADUATE SUPERVISOR, COLLEGE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES July, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | MEMBER NUC ACCREDIATION COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE November, 2023 to October, 2025 |
| 5 | MEMBER MDCN ACCREDIATATION COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE November, 2023 to October, 2025 |
| 6 | FACULTY EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE November, 2023 to October, 2025 |
| 7 | SUBDEAN, FACULTY OF MEDICINE October, 2023 to October, 2025 |
| 8 | MEMBER, MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE , COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES , NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS July, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | EDITORIAL ADVISER, AFRIMEDIC JOURNAL June, 2021 to Present |
| 10 | MEMBER, 2020/2021 FRESHER'S ORIENTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE, STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION , NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY , AWKA June, 2021 to Present |
| 11 | CHAIRMAN, COLLEGE VOICE EDITORIAL COMMITTEE, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS June, 2021 to Present |
| 12 | HALL WARDEN, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS April, 2021 to Present |
| 13 | DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY January, 2020 to Present |
| 14 | SENIOR LECTURER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2019 to Present |
| 15 | MEMBER COMMITTEE ON THE CREATION OF NEW DEPARTMENTS FROM THE PRESENT DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY July, 2018 to Present |
| 16 | DISSERTATION SUPERVISOR, WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS April, 2016 to April, 2021 |
| 17 | ASSISTANT EDITOR, ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE February, 2016 to Present |
| 18 | CO-ORDINATOROF RURAL POSTING, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE , COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY January, 2016 to January, 2020 |
| 19 | DISSERTATION SUPERVISOR, WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS October, 2015 to April, 2021 |
| 20 | COMMITTEE MEMBER, COMMITTEE ON SCORING SYSTEM FOR DISTINCTION IN SURGERY, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY August, 2015 to Present |
| 21 | CONSULTANT PAEDIATRIC SURGEON, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi December, 2012 to Present |
| 22 | SENIOR REGISTRAR 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi November, 2011 to December, 2012 |
| 23 | SENIOR REGISTRAR 1, University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla December, 2010 to November, 2011 |
| 24 | SENIOR REGISTRAR 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi September, 2009 to September, 2010 |
| 25 | JUNIOR RESIDENT, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi July, 2007 to October, 2009 |
| 26 | National Youth Service Corp Medical Officer, Federal Medical Centre Azare , Bauchi State February, 2006 to January, 2007 |
| 27 | House Officer, Federal Medical Centre Owerri August, 2004 to October, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Lohfa B Chirdan, Jideofor O. Ugwu, Abdulrasheed Nasir. (2022, May) UROGENITALTRAUMA ACADEMIC PUBLISHING CENTRE, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ,MINNA |
| 2 | Lohfa B. Chirdan, Jideofor O. Ugwu, Abdulrasheed Nasir. (2022, May) BONE AND JOINT INJURIES ACADEMIC PUBLISHING CENTRE, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ,MINNA |
| 3 | Emeka B. Kesieme, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Lohfa B Chirdan. (2017, July) Paediatric Surgery In OSCE, Picture Test & Viva In Surgery Afrobrilliance Academic Publishers, pp 586-635 |
| 4 | Jideofor O Ugwu, Emeka B Kesieme, Francis Abatanga. (2013, June) Approach To A Child With Surgical Jaundice In Comprehensive Approach To Long Cases In Surgery N-Trinity Press, pp 285-290 |
| 5 | Jideofor O Ugwu, Emeka B Kesieme, Francis Abatanga.. (2013, June) Approach To A Child With Recurrent Constipation In Comprehensive Approach To Long Cases In Surgery N-Trinity Press, pp 298-310 |
| 6 | Jideofor O Ugwu, Auwal M Abubakar. (2013, June) Approach To A Child With Difficulty In Micturition In Comprehensive Approach To Long Cases In Surgery , pp 322-329 |
| 7 | Jideofor O Ugwu, Olakayode Ogundoyin. (2013, June) Approach To A Child With Absence Of Anal Opening In Comprehensive Approach To Long Cases In Surgery N-Trinity Press, pp 311-321 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Chukwubunna Ezeifedikwa, Evan Therese Nwosu, Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo, Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Charles Chidiebele Maduba, Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie, Ugochukwu Stanley Ezidiegwu, Chuka Abunike Ugwunne. (2025, February), "A Comparison of Three Techniques in Neonatal Circumcision: Artery Forceps, Bone-cutter, and Gomco Clamp Methods", Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, Vol. 35, (Issue 1), pp 28-34 |
| 2 | The ASOS-Paeds Investigators. (2024, April), "Outcomes after surgery for children in Africa (ASOS-Paeds): a 14-day prospective observational cohort study", The Lancet, Vol. 403, (Issue 10435), pp 1482-1492 |
| 3 | NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery*. (2024, July), "Access to and quality of elective care: a prospective cohort study using hernia surgery as a tracer condition in 83 countries", The Lancet Global Health, Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp 1094-1103 |
| 4 | Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Timothy Uzoma Mbaeri, Andrew Nwankwo Osuigwe. (2024, July), "Hypospadias Repair: A Single-Centre Experience with Clinical Presentations, Operative Techniques and Outcome", Padiatric Surgery in the Tropics, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 141-147 |
| 5 | Ugwunne C A, Osuigwe A N, Ekwunife OH, Ugwu J O, Modekwe V I. (2024, July), "The effect of iodine impregnated incise drapes on the incidence of surgical site infections following abdominal surgeries in children in Nigeria", Medica Innovatica, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 12 |
| 6 | National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery. (2024, July), "Global access to technologies to support safe and effective inguinal hernia surgery: prospective, international cohort study", British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 111, (Issue 7), pp znae164 |
| 7 | Victor Modekwe, Okechukwu Ekwunife, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Charles Chidiebel Maduba, Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie, Chuka Abunike Ugwunne, Sylvester Okwuchukwu Obiechina, Ugochukwu Stanley Ezidiegwu, Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo. (2024, June), "Determinants of the Sub-Types of Appendicitis and Postoperative Outcomes in Children: A Single Institution Experience", The Nigerian Health Journal, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 1275-1282 |
| 8 | Ugwu, Jideofor Okechukwu; Raymond, Udoka Victor1; Igwilo, Innocent Ogundu1; Ugwu, Nwanneka Ogechukwu2; Ifeanyi, Emmanuel Samuel. (2024, September), "A Rare Case of External Jugular Vein Aneurysm Mimicking Branchial Cyst in a Nigerian Child", Journal of the West African College of Surgeons, pp 10.4103 |
| 9 | Ugwu JO, Ekwunife OH, Modekwe VI, Mbaeri TU, Obiechina SO, Ugwunne CA. (2023, April), "Post-circumcision urethrocutaneous fistulae: presentations, repairs and outcomes in a tertiary centre", African Journal of Paediatric Surgery, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 93-96 |
| 10 | Ugwu J O, Emegoakor AC, Obiechina S O, Ugwu N O, Nkwerem SP. (2023, April), "Synchronous Splenic and Intracerebral Abscesses in a Child", African Journal of Paediatric Surgery |
| 11 | Modekwe,Victor Ifeanyichukwuand Ugwu,Jideofor Okechukwu, Ekwunife,Okechukwu Hyginusand Maduba,Charles Chidiebele, Nnadozie,Ugochukwu Uzodimma, Nwankwo,Ezekiel Uchechukwu. (2023, July), "33, (4), Jimma, Ethiopian Journal of Heal, Jimma University, Anthropometric predictors of appropriate-sized plastibell for neonatal circumcision., (2023)", Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences,, Vol. 33, (Issue 4) |
| 12 | Ezejiofo, Ifeoma Florence; Ugwu, Jideofor Okechukwu1; Ugwu, Virginus Sunday1; Osonwa, Chukwuemeka Nonyelum. (2023, June), "Anterior Abdominal Wall Fibrous Hamartoma of Infancy in a Previous Premature Low-Birth Weight Female Infant", Medical Journal of Dr. DY Patil University |
| 13 | Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Chuka Abunike Ugwunne, Chibuzo Uchechukwu Ndukwu, Henry Obinna Obiegbu, Afam Ben Obidike. (2023, April), "Classical Bladder Exstrophy in an Adolescent: A Case Report on Management, Challenges and Outcome", African Journal of Paediatric Surgery |
| 14 | NIHR Global Research Health Unit on Global Surgery. (2023, April), "Strategies to minimise and monitor biases and imbalances by arm in surgical cluster randomised trials: evidence from ChEETAh, a trial in seven low- and middle-income countries", Trials 24, 259 (2023), Vol. 24, (Issue 259) |
| 15 | S O Obiechina1 , J O Ugwu1 , O H Ekwunife1 , V I Modekwe1 , A N Osuigwe1 , C N Ilokanuno 2 , S U Ezidiegwu 1 , C I Ugwunne 1. (2022, December), "Closure of Groin Skin Incision in Children: A Comparative Study between Use of Steri-Strips and Subcuticular Absorbable Monofilament Sutures", Journal of MAR Pediatrics, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | NIHR Global Research Health Unit on Global Surgery. (2022, October), "Routine sterile glove and instrument change at the time of abdominal wound closure to prevent surgical site infection (ChEETAh): a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial in seven low-income and middle-income countries", The Lancet |
| 17 | 33. Obiesie, E., Nwadi, U., Mbaeri, T., Ugwu, J., Odo, C., Aronu, M., Ugezu, A., Nzeako, H., & Emegoakor, C. (2022, September), "Knowledge and practice of prostate cancer screening among healthcare workers in tertiary and mission hospitals in southeastern Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 129-134 |
| 18 | 32. Afiadigwe EE, Ugwu JO, Umeh US, Chukwuanukwu TOG, Menkiti FE, Obidike Afam Ben. (2022, June), "Giant Cystic Hygroma Encapsulating the Internal Jugular Vein and Causing Severe Airway Obstruction: A Rare Presentation and Review of Literatures", Acta Scientific Otolaryngology, Vol. 4, (Issue 6) |
| 19 | 31. HO Ekwunife, E Ameh, L Abdur –Rahman, a Ademuyiwa, E Akpanudo, F Alakaloko et al (J Ugwu). (2022, March), "Burden and outcome of neonatal surgical conditions in Nigeria: A countrywide multicentre cohort study", Journal of Neonatal Surgery, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 3 |
| 20 | Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Kenneth Chuka Etukokwu, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Hyginus Okechukwu Ekwunife, Samuel Chukwudi Orjiakor, Chinedu Nnaemeka. (2021, July), "Pentalogy Of Cantrell: Reconstructive Challenges Of Two Complete Cases In A Resource-constrained Setting", Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, Vol. 26, (Issue 4), pp 259 |
| 21 | PaedSurg Africa Research Collaboration. (2021, August), "Paediatric Surgical Outcomes In Sub-saharan Africa: A Multicentre, International, Prospective Cohort Study", BMJ Global Health, Vol. 6, (Issue 004406) |
| 22 | . Ugwu J O,Etukokwu K C, Ufoegbunam M P, Ugwunne CA, Ugwu N O.. (2021, November), "Right posterior diaphragmatic hernia with omphalocele : Management challenges and benefits of multidisciplinary and multi-institutional collaboration in a resource poor setting", . Afrimedic Journal 2021;7(1) :43-49, Vol. 7, (Issue -1), pp 43-49 |
| 23 | Global Paediatric Research Collaboration. (2021, July), "Mortality From Gastrointestinal Congenital Anomalies At 264 Hospitals In 74 Low -income ,middle-income And High-income Countries: A Multicentre, International Prospective Cohort Study", The Lancet, Vol. 398, (Issue 10297), pp 325-339 |
| 24 | OKECHUKWU HYGINUS EKWUNIFE, JIDEOFOR OKECHUKWU UGWU, VICTOR IFEANYICHUKWU MODEKWE, CHIJIOKE ELIAS EZEUDU, THOMAS OBIAJULU ULASI, CORNELIUS OZOBIA UKAH. (2021, April), "Clinicopathological Features, Management And Outcome Of Paediatric Solid Renal Tumours In Southeast Nigeria: The Need For Protocol And Multidisciplinary Collaboration.", Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 16-19 |
| 25 | VICTOR IFEANYICHUKWU MODEKWE, JIDEOFOR OKECHUKWU UGWU, OKECHUKWU HYGINUS EKWUNIFE, ANDREW NWANKWO OSUIGWE, JIDEOFOR CHUKWUMA ORAKWE, DUBEM STEPHEN AWA. (2021, January), "A Randomised Controlled Trial On The Efficacy And Safety Of Oral Ketamine In Neonatal Circumcision.", Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, Vol. 15, (Issue 1) |
| 26 | JO Ugwu, CD Emegoako, CA Ugwunne, TO Ulasi, NO Ugwu. (2020, January), "Bleeding Oesophageal Varices In A 9-year Old Girl As A Late Complication Of Neonatal Umbilical Catheterization", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 23, (Issue 3), pp 429 |
| 27 | Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Chuka Abunike Ugwunne, Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Andy Nwankwo Osuigwe. (2020, October), "Neglected Inguinoscrotal Hernia Complicated By Scrotal Fecal Fistula In An Infant: A Case Report And Review Of Literature", Sahel Medical Journal, Vol. 23, (Issue 3) |
| 28 | Chisolum O Okafor, Michael Echeta Aronu, Catherine Obasikene, Jideofor O Ugwu. (2020, July), "Ultrasonographic Diagnosis And Ultrasonic Reduction Of Intussusception In Nnewi, South-East Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of General Practice, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 48 |
| 29 | Felix Emeka Menkiti, Corelius Ozobia Ukah, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu. (2019, December), "Mesenteric Cyst In A 6-years Old: A Case Report And Review Of Literature", Annals of Tropical Pathology, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 163 |
| 30 | Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Chuka Abunike Ugwunne, Felix I Menkiti, Andy Nwankwo Osuigwe. (2019, March), "Renal Cell Carcinoma With Ipsilateral Duplex System: Case Report And Review Of Literature", Pyramid Journal of Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 31 | VI Modekwe, JO Ugwu, OH Ekwunife, AN Osuigwe, SO Obiechina, IV Okpalike, JC Orakwe. (2019, December), "Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Eutectic Mixture Of Local Anesthetics (EMLA) And Dorsal Penile Nerve Block (DPNB) In Neonatal Circumcision", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 12, (Issue 22), pp 1737 |
| 32 | Ifeoma Florence Ezejiofor, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe, Kingsley Chike Madubuike, Nnamdi Sergius Ozor. (2018, March), "Umbilical Polyp; An Anomaly Of Omphalomesenteric Duct Remnant From Birth In A 3-year-old Male Child: A Case Report And Review Of Literature", Medical Journal of Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 175 |
| 33 | OH Ekwunife, JO Ugwu, C Onwurah, CC Okoli, LK Epundu. (2018, August), "Undescended Testes: Contemporary Factors Accounting For Late Presentation", African Journal of Urology, Vol. 23, (Issue 24), pp 206-2011 |
| 34 | Ugwu Jideofor Okechukwu, Ekwunife Okechukwu Hyginus, Okoli Chinedu Christian, Modekwe Victor Ifeanyichukwu, Osuigwe Andy Nwankwo. (2017, March), "Outcome Of Colostomies In Children: A Review Of 48 Cases At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi", J.Paedi.Care.Ino, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 3-6 |
| 35 | Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Chuka Abunike Ugwunne. (2017, July), "Early Experience With Laparoscopic Management Of Nonpalpable Undescended Testes", Nigerian journal of surgery, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 115 |
| 36 | OH Ekwunife, CC Okoli, JO Ugwu, VI Modekwe, AC Ekwesianya. (2017, April), "Congenital Anomalies: Prospective Study Of Pattern And Associated Risk Factors In Infants Presenting To A Tertiary Hospital In Anambra State, South-east Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 44, (Issue 2), pp 76-80 |
| 37 | I. F. Ezejiofor, M. E. Onwukamuche, D. C. D. Anyiam, J. O. Ugwu1 , C. O. Ndukwe, K. C. Madubuike, F. E. Menkiti, C. C. Ogbu, N. S. Ozor. (2017, July), "Breast Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans In An Adolescent Male: A Case Report And Extensive Review Of The Literature", Trop J Med Res, Vol. 20, pp 204-207 |
| 38 | Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Michael Emeka Onwukamuche, Hyginus O Ekwunife, Jude Kennedy C Emejulu, Victor Modekwe, Osuigwe AN Osuigwe. (2017, July), "A Case Of Retroperitoneal Malignant Triton Tumor In A Nigerian Boy", Nigeria Journal of Surgery, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 141 |
| 39 | Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Eric Okechukwu Umeh, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Uzoamaka Rufina Ebubedike, Chinedu Christian Okoli, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Mod. (2016, January), "Comparison Of Trans-perineal Ultrasound-guided Pressure Augmented Saline Colostomy Distension Study And Conventional Contrast Radiographic Colostography In Children With Anorectal Malformation", African journal of paediatric surgery: AJPS, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 26 |
| 40 | Ekwunife Okechukwu Hyginus, Ugwu Jideofor Okechukwu, I Modekwe Victor, Okoli Chinedu Christian, Ugezu Anthony. (2015, November), "Epidemiology Of Admitted Cases Of Childhood Injuries In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Nigeria", Ann Trop Med Public Health, Vol. 8, pp 272-275 |
| 41 | Okechukwu Hyginus Ekwunife, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Chinedu C Okoli, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Andrew N Osuigwe. (2015, October), "Parental Circumcision Preferences And Early Outcome Of Plastibell Circumcision In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital", African journal of paediatric surgery, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 251 |
| 42 | Okechukwu H Ekwunife, Adaobi Okpata, Jideofor O Ugwu, Andrew N Osuigwe. (2015, March), "Outcome Of Neonatal Surgeries In Nnewi, Nigeria", Annals of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 132-135 |
| 43 | SO Ekenze, JO Ugwu, OO Onumaegbu. (2015, October), "Evaluation Of Neonatal Circumcision Training For Resident Doctors In A Developing Country", Journal of Paediatric Urology, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 263. e1-263. e6 |
| 44 | EC Okocha, JC Aneke, TO Ulasi, CE Ezeudu, EO Umeh, UR Ebubedike, CO Ukah, ME Onwukamuche, DC Anyiam, IV Onyiaorah, CO Ndukwe, JO Ugwu, OH Ekwunife. (2015, April), "Pattern Of Childhood And Adolescent Malignancies At A Tertiary Health Institution In South-east Nigeria: A Ten Year Study", Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics, Vol. 42, (Issue 2), pp 111-115 |
| 45 | OH Ekwunife, JO Ugwu, V Modekwe. (2014, June), "Prune Belly Syndrome: Early Management Outcome Of Nine Consecutive Cases", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 425-430 |
| 46 | Ekwunife Okechukwu Hyginus,Ugwu Jideoffor, Modekwe Victor, Osuigwe Andrew N. (2013, July), "Gastrointestinal Perforation In Neonates ; Aetiology And Risk Factors", Journal of Neonatal Surgery, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 30 |
| 47 | Jude Kennedy C Emejulu, Jideofor O Ugwu. (2010, March), "Combating Complications Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting In A New Centre", paediatric Neurosurgery, Vol. 45, (Issue 6), pp 446-450 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O H, Modekwe VI, Ugwunne C A, Emmanuel S I, Nworie S C,Malachy D E,. (2025, February), "Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O H, Modekwe VI, Ugwunne C A, Emmanuel S I, Nworie S C,Malachy D E,", |
| 2 | Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O H, Modekwe V I. (2024, October), "Enhancing hypospadias repairs in Nigeria; training & needs of pediatric surgeons", |
| 3 | Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O H, Modekwe V I, Ugwunne C A, Onu O A , Emmanuel SI, Nworie S C, Malachy D E. (2024, October), "Proximal and mid-penile hypospadias; A retrospective comparison of modified Koyanagi and modified tubularized incised plate urethroplasty outcomes in a Nigerian tertiary centre", |
| 4 | JO Ugwu, AC Emegoakor, SO Obiechina, NO Ugwu, SP Nkwerem. (2022, July), "Synchronous splenic and intracerebral abscesses in a child: a case report", , Vol. 35, (Issue -1), pp 5-5 |
| 5 | 19. Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O H, Modekwe V I. (2022, September), "Needs assessment survey on the practice of hypospadias repairs among paediatric surgeons in a low resource setting", , Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria( APSON) |
| 6 | Ugwu J O, Ekwunife OH, Modekwe V I, Obiechina OS, Ugwu NO. (2021, February), "Management Of Duodenal Atresias In A Low Resource Setting; An 8-year Retrospective Review Of Consecutive Cases.", Presented at the 61st Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Surgeons in Cotonou, Benin Republic, pp 271 -272 |
| 7 | Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O H , Modekwe VI, Uchefuna C N, Obiechina O S ,Umeh E O, Aronu M E. (2021, February), "Ectopic Ureter From Ipsilateral Dysplastic Ectopic Kidney: Management Challenges.", Presented at the 61st Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Surgeons in Cotonou, Benin Republic, pp 271 and 272, see page 271 and 272 |
| 8 | Ugwu JO, Etukokwu KC, Modekwe VI, Ekwunife O H, Orjiakor SC, Ilokanuno CN, Osuigwe AN. (2020, February), ". Reconstructive Challenges Of Pentalogy Of Cantrell In A Resource Constrained Setting : A Report Of Two Cases.", Presented at the 60th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Surgeons in Abuja, Nigeria |
| 9 | Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O.H, Modekwe VI, Mbaeri T U, Osuigwe A N. (2019, October), "Hypospadias reparis in Nnewi", |
| 10 | Ugwu J O*, Etukokwu K C, Ufoegbunam M P, Ugwunne C A, Ugwu N O. (2018, September), "Right Posterior Diaphragmatic Hernia With Omphalocele; Management Challenges And Benefits Of Multidisciplinary And Multi-institutional Collaboration In A Resource Poor Setting..", Presented at the 17th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) at Aisha Buhari Childr |
| 11 | Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O.H, Modekwe V I, Mbaeri T U, Osuigwe A N. (2018, September), "Hypospadias Repairs In Nnewi, Nigeria; Presentations, Techniques And Outcomes.", PRESENTED AT THE 17TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIUATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS OF NIGERIA AT KANO, NIGERIA |
| 12 | Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O H, Ugwunne CA, Osuigwe A N. (2017, September), "Is Duplex Collecting System A Predisposing Factor To Renal Cell Carcinoma In Children?: A Case Report And Review Of Literatures.", Presented at the 16th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) at Roban Hotels Enugu |
| 13 | Ugwu J O*, Ekwunife O H, Osuji N C, Ezidiegwu U S, Osuigwe AN. (2017, September), "A Case Of Trans Ano-peritoneal Impalement Injury With Multiple Visceral Injuries In A Boy.", Presented at the 16th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON) at Roban Hotels Enugu |
| 14 | Ugwu J O*, Onwukamuche M, Ekwunife O H, Emejulu JKC, Modekwe V I. (2016, July), "A Case Of Retroperitoneal Malignant Triton Tumour In A Nigerian Boy.", Presented at the Joint Scientific Congress of 69th Scientific Meeting of Nigerian Surgical Research Society,12th Scientific Congress of Association of |
| 15 | Ugwu J O*, Ofiaeli R O, Osuigwe A N, Okechukwu J. (2016, July), "A Report Of Synchronous Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma Of The Lower Limb In A Nigerian Adolescent Girl.", Presented at the Joint Scientific Congress of 69th Scientific Meeting of Nigerian Surgical Research Society,12th Scientific Congress of Association of |
| 16 | Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O H, Okolie C C, Modekwe V I, Osuigwe AN. (2015, September), "Outcome Of Colostomies In Children; A Six Year Review Of 48 Cases At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria", Presented at the 14th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria(APSON) at Transcorp Hilton |
| 17 | Ugwu J O*, Ekwunife O H, Ugwu N O, Okolie C C, Modekwe V I, Osuigwe AN. (2015, September), "Coping With The Rising Incidence Of Gastroschisis In A DevelopingCountry.", Presented at the 14th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria(APSON) at Transcorp Hilto |
| 18 | Jideofor O Ugwu, Olakayode Ogundoyin. (2013, June), "Approach To A Child With Absence Of Anal Opening In Comprehensive Approach To Long Cases In Surgery", N-Trinity Press, pp 311-321 |
| 19 | 3. Ugwu J O*, Ekwunife O H, Okoli CC,Oguejiofor I C, Modekwe V I, Osuigwe A. (2013, September), "Pattern Of Childhood Abdominal Trauma In Nnewi South East Nigeria.", 12th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Paeditric Surgeons of Nigeria(APSON) in Unical H |
| 20 | Ekwunife O H, Ugwu J O*, Okoli CC, Oguejiofor I C, Modekwe V I, Osuigwe A N. (2013, September), "Parental Circumcision Preferences And Early Outcome Of Plastibel Circumcisions In Nnewi South East Nigeria.", Presented at the 12th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria(APSON) in Unical Hotel |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "The Effect of Iodine Impregnated incise drapes on the incidence of surgical site infections following abdominal surgeries in Children in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by 1. Dr. Ugwunne Chuka Abunike. Examination number 215392A |
| 2 | "Comparison between early and delayed removal of nasogastric tube following majorabdominal surgery in children in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi. West African College of Surgeons in" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Dr. Ezidiegwu Stanley Ugochukwu Exam number 225218A |
| 3 | "Closure of groin skin incision in children : A comparative study between the use of steri strips and subcuticular absorbable monofilament sutures" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by 2. Dr. Obiechina Okwuchukwu Sylvester. Examination number 215390A |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Afrimedic Journal" (January, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "Orient Journal of Medicine" (February, 2016) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Afrimedic Journal" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "ANNALS OF IBADAN POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "African Journal of Paediatric Surgery" (May, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "African Journal of Paediatric Surgery" (March, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Afrimedic Journal" (January, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "African Journal of Paediatric Surgery" (August, 2021) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice" (January, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "5TH MBBS PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION" (November, 2025 to November, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "5TH MBBS MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION" (July, 2024 to July, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "5th MBBS 2nd Examination" (January, 2022 to February, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Sub- Dean, "Faculty of Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | COORDINATOR GRAND ROUNDS, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022) |
| 3 | COORDINATOR PAEDIATRIC SURGERY UNIT 1, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022) |
| 4 | MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022) |
| 5 | MEMBER RESIDENCY TRAINING COMMITTEE, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022) |
| 6 | MEMBER, DEPARTMENTAL ACCCREDITATION COMMITTEE, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022) |
| 7 | SECRETARY GENERAL, "Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria" (September, 2022) |
| 8 | MEMBER COMMITTEE FOR THE 2022 MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL ACCREDITATION, "FACULTY OF MEDICINE" (January, 2022) |
| 9 | CHAIRMAN COLLEGE VOICE EDITORIAL COMMITTEE, "COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS" (June, 2021) |
| 10 | Committee Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2021 to July, 2021) |
| 11 | Committee Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2021 to July, 2021) |
| 12 | FACULTY EXAMINATION OFFICER, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (December, 2021) |
| 13 | HALL WARDEN, "COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS" (April, 2021) |
| 14 | MEMBER FACULTY EDUCTAION COMMITTTEE, "FACULTY OF MEDICINE" (July, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 15 | Departmental Examination officer, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (January, 2020 to January, 2022) |
| 16 | Committee Secretary for the Committee on Creation of new departments from Surgery, "COMMITTEE ON CREATION OF NEW DEPARTMENTS FROM SURGERY" (July, 2018) |
| 17 | MEMBER NAUTH ETHICS COMMITTEE, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (September, 2016) |
| 18 | CORDINATOR OF RURAL POSTING, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (January, 2016 to January, 2020) |
| 19 | Secretary Committee on Scoring for distinction in Surgery, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (August, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Hypospadias International Society" (member since 2019), https://www.hypospadias-society.org/ |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "International College of Surgeons" (member since 2018), https://icsnigeria.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria" (member since 2013), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Christian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://cmdanigeria.org/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria" (member since 2010), https://twitter.com |
| 6 | Full Member, "Nigeria Medical Association" (member since 2004), https://nationalnma.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "65TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), 16th February, 2025 to 20th February, 2025; BAMAKO , MALI |
| 2 | "6TH WORLD CONGRESS OF THE HYPOSPADIAS INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY", (HYPOSPADIAS INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY), 1st October, 2024 to 3rd October, 2024; CAIRO,EGYPT |
| 3 | "23RD ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS OF NIGERIA", (ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS OF NIGERIA), 23rd September, 2024 to 28th September, 2024; ILORIN, NIGERIA |
| 4 | "Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria", (ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS OF NIGERIA), 25th September, 2023 to 30th September, 2023; LAGOS |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "TRAINING OF THE TRAINERS WORKSHOP OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS", (FACULTY OF SURGERY, WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), 16th December, 2024 to 18th December, 2024; ZOOM |
| 2 | "LIVE OPERATIONS AT THE 6TH WORLD CONGRESS OF THE HYPOSPADIAS INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY", (HYPOSPADIAS INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY), 4th October, 2024 to 4th October, 2024; UNIVERSITY OF CAIRO TEACHING HOSPITAL, CAIRO, EGYPT |
| 3 | "HANDS ON WETLAB WORKSHOP ON HYPOSPADIAS REPAIRS", (HYPOSPADIAS INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY), 1st October, 2024 to 1st October, 2024; CAIRO,EGYPT |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "60TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), 17th February, 2020 to 20th February, 2020; INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJA, NIGERIA |
| 2 | "HOW TO REVIEW PROTOCOLS AND PROVIDE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACKS", (BIOETHICS SOCIETY OF NIGERIA IN COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE), 22nd January, 2020 to 24th January, 2020; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NIGERIA |
| 3 | "3RD HYPOSPADIAS WORLD CONGRESS", (HYPOSPADIAS INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY), 29th October, 2019 to 2nd November, 2019; CHILDREN HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA |
| 4 | "18TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS OF NIGERIA", (Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria( APSON)), 25th September, 2019 to 27th September, 2019; BENIN CITY , NIGERIA |
| 5 | "A 2-DAY WORKSHOP ON CONSOLIDATING YOUR TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT SKILL IN MEDICAL EDUCATION FOR LECTURERS IN MEDICAL SCHOOLS", (FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ,COLLEGE OF MEDICINE , UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA), 21st May, 2019 to 22nd May, 2019; ENUGU |
| 6 | "17TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE", (Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria( APSON)), 26th September, 2018 to 29th September, 2018; MUHAMMADU BUHARI SPECIALIST HOSPITALGIGINYU,KANO, NIGERIA |
| 7 | "17TH PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON TRANSANAL PULLTHROUGH AND LOWER URINARY TRACT RECONSTRUCTION", (Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria( APSON)), 25th September, 2018 to 26th September, 2018; AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITA, KANO, NIGERIA |
| 8 | "16TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2017", (Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria( APSON)), 20th September, 2017 to 23rd September, 2017; ENUGU |
| 9 | "PAEDIATRIC LAPAROSCOPY PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP DURING THE 1TH APSON ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING", (Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria( APSON)), 18th September, 2017 to 19th September, 2017; ENUGU |
| 10 | "11THH PAPSA SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND 15TH ANNUAL APSON CONFERENCE", (PAN AFRICAN PAEDIATRIC SURGICAL ASSOCIATION), 21st September, 2016 to 24th September, 2016; GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL, FESTAC TOWN LAGOS , NIGERIA |
| 11 | "JOINT SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS OF NSRS/ASON/ACS", (NIGERIAN SURGICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY, ASSOCIATION OF SURGEONS OF NIGERIA AND AMERICAN COLLEG OF SURGEONS), 6th July, 2016 to 8th July, 2016; ST CLETUS AUDITORIUM, NNEWI, NIGERIA |
| 12 | "GENERAL SURGERY REVIEW COURSE", (AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS ,NIGERIA CHAPTER), 4th July, 2016 to 1st September, 2021; NNEWI |
| 13 | "56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), 14th February, 2016 to 20th February, 2016; YAOUNDE , CAMEROUN |
| 14 | "14TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria( APSON)), 17th September, 2015 to 19th September, 2015; NICON LUXURY ABUJA/ NATIONAL HOSPITAL, ABUJA NIGERIA |
| 15 | "TRAINING WORKSHOP ON ASSESSSMENT METHODS (OSCE)AND EXAMINATION ETHICS", (FACULTY OF MEDICINE , COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES , NNEWI CAMPUS, ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA), 7th July, 2014 to 8th July, 2014; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NIGERIA |
| 16 | "EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE/COCHRANE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW PROTOCOLDEVELOPMENT", (NIGERIAN BRANCH OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN COCHRANE CENTRE), 19th June, 2013 to 20th June, 2013; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NIGERIA |
| 17 | "5-DAY INTENSIVE POSTGRADUATE UPDATE COURSE IN PAEDIATRIC SURGERY", (ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS OF NIGERIA), 26th March, 2012 to 30th March, 2012; UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA TEACHING HOSPITAL, GWAGWALADA, ABUJA, NIGERIA |
| 18 | "THE MANUSCRIPT WRITING WORKSHOP", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS), 8th September, 2011 to 9th September, 2011; 3 JS HOTEL, UTAKO, ABUJA |
| 19 | "RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN MEDICINE WORKSHOP", (NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA), 2nd August, 2010 to 8th August, 2010; LAGOS, NIGERIA |
| 20 | "9th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria( APSON)), 15th September, 2009 to 18th September, 2021; Illorin, Nigeria |
| 21 | "Workshop For Paediatric Minimal Access Surgery And Management Of Anorectal Malformation Illorin, Nigeria 14th- 15th September , 2010.", (Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria( APSON)), 14th September, 2009 to 15th September, 2009; Illorin, Nigeria |
| 22 | "5TH ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SURGEONS OF NIGERIA", (ASSOCIATION OF SURGEONS OF NIGERIA), 27th August, 2009 to 29th August, 2009; NNEWI,NIGERIA |