Dr. Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu

Dr. Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu is a READER in SURGERY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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

Email:
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Surgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Department/Sub-Unit:
SURGERY

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Calabar. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2005)
March, 1997 to May, 2004
M.B.B.Ch Medicine And Surgery
2Union Secondary School Awkunannaw Enugu. (SSCE, June, 1995)
January, 1990 to June, 1995
3Station Primary School Agbani, Enugu State. (FSLC, December, 1994)
January, 1983 to December, 1989
Other / Relevant Certificates
1Institute Of Policy And Strategic Course (November, 2020)
November, 2020 to November, 2020
PSLC (ANI) Policy, Leadership And Strategy Course 38
2Center For Bipethics And Research (June, 2020)
March, 2020 to June, 2020
Blended Diploma In Research Ethics Research Ethics
3West African College Of Surgeons (March, 2013)
July, 2020 to April, 2012
FWACS Paediatric Surgery

Relevant/Working Experience

1MEMBER, MEDICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF MEDICINE , COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES , NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS
July, 2021 to Present
2EDITORIAL ADVISER, AFRIMEDIC JOURNAL
June, 2021 to Present
3MEMBER, 2020/2021 FRESHER'S ORIENTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE, STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION , NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY , AWKA
June, 2021 to Present
4CHAIRMAN, COLLEGE VOICE EDITORIAL COMMITTEE, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS
June, 2021 to Present
5HALL WARDEN, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS
April, 2021 to Present
6DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
January, 2020 to Present
7SENIOR LECTURER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
April, 2019 to Present
8MEMBER COMMITTEE ON THE CREATION OF NEW DEPARTMENTS FROM THE PRESENT DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
July, 2018 to Present
9DISSERTATION SUPERVISOR, WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
April, 2016 to April, 2021
10ASSISTANT EDITOR, ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
February, 2016 to Present
11CO-ORDINATOROF RURAL POSTING, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE , COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
January, 2016 to January, 2020
12DISSERTATION SUPERVISOR, WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
October, 2015 to April, 2021
13COMMITTEE MEMBER, COMMITTEE ON SCORING SYSTEM FOR DISTINCTION IN SURGERY, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
August, 2015 to Present
14CONSULTANT PAEDIATRIC SURGEON, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi
December, 2012 to Present
15SENIOR REGISTRAR 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi
November, 2011 to December, 2012
16SENIOR REGISTRAR 1, University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku -Ozalla
December, 2010 to November, 2011
17SENIOR REGISTRAR 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi
September, 2009 to September, 2010
18JUNIOR RESIDENT, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi
July, 2007 to October, 2009
19National Youth Service Corp Medical Officer, Federal Medical Centre Azare , Bauchi State
February, 2006 to January, 2007
20House Officer, Federal Medical Centre Owerri
August, 2004 to October, 2005

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Emeka 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
2Jideofor 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
3Jideofor 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
4Jideofor 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
5Jideofor 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
1Ugwu 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
2Ugwu 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
3Modekwe,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)
4Ezejiofo, 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
5Victor 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
6NIHR Global Research Health Unit on Global Surgery ( full list of authors is in the online version). (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)
7S 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)
8NIHR 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
933. 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
1032. 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)
1131. 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
12Jideofor 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
13PaedSurg 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)
14. 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
15Global 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
16OKECHUKWU 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
17VICTOR 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)
18JO 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
19Jideofor 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)
20Chisolum 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
21Felix 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
22Jideofor 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)
23VI 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
24Ifeoma 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
25OH 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
26Ugwu 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
27Okechukwu 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
28OH 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
29I. 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
30Jideofor 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
31Okechukwu 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
32Ekwunife 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
33Okechukwu 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
34Okechukwu 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
35SO 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
36EC 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
37OH 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
38Ekwunife 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
39Jude 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
1JO 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
219. 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)
3Ugwu 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
4Ugwu 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
5Ugwu 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
6Ugwu J O, Ekwunife O.H, Modekwe VI, Mbaeri T U, Osuigwe A N. (2019, October), "Hypospadias reparis in Nnewi",
7Ugwu 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
8Ugwu 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
9Ugwu 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
10Ugwu 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
11Ugwu J O*, Ekwunife O H, Modekwe V I, Okoli CC, Ugwunne C, Obiechina S, Ezidiegwu U S, Osuigwe A N.. (2017, March), "Clinico-biochemical Evaluation Of Treatment Of Posterior Urethral Valves Using Mohan’s Valvotome In A Resource Poor Setting.", Presented at the 57th Annual General meeting & Scientific Conference of the West African College of Surgeons in Ouagadogou , Burkina Faso
12Ugwu 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
13Ugwu 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
14Ugwu 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
15Ugwu 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
16Jideofor 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
173. 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
18Ekwunife 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
1Editor, "Afrimedic Journal" (January, 2022)
2Editor, "Orient Journal of Medicine" (February, 2016)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Afrimedic Journal" (January, 2022)
2Reviewer, "Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice" (January, 2020)
Examinerships
1Chief Examiner, "5th MBBS 2nd Examination" (January, 2022 to February, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Sub- Dean, "Faculty of Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2023)
2COORDINATOR GRAND ROUNDS, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022)
3COORDINATOR PAEDIATRIC SURGERY UNIT 1, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022)
4MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022)
5MEMBER RESIDENCY TRAINING COMMITTEE, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022)
6MEMBER, DEPARTMENTAL ACCCREDITATION COMMITTEE, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (February, 2022)
7SECRETARY GENERAL, "Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria" (September, 2022)
8MEMBER COMMITTEE FOR THE 2022 MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL ACCREDITATION, "FACULTY OF MEDICINE" (January, 2022)
9CHAIRMAN COLLEGE VOICE EDITORIAL COMMITTEE, "COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS" (June, 2021)
10Committee Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2021 to July, 2021)
11Committee Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2021 to July, 2021)
12FACULTY EXAMINATION OFFICER, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (December, 2021)
13HALL WARDEN, "COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NNEWI CAMPUS" (April, 2021)
14MEMBER FACULTY EDUCTAION COMMITTTEE, "FACULTY OF MEDICINE" (July, 2021 to October, 2022)
15Departmental Examination officer, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (January, 2020 to January, 2022)
16Committee Secretary for the Committee on Creation of new departments from Surgery, "COMMITTEE ON CREATION OF NEW DEPARTMENTS FROM SURGERY" (July, 2018)
17MEMBER NAUTH ETHICS COMMITTEE, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (September, 2016)
18CORDINATOR OF RURAL POSTING, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (January, 2016 to January, 2020)
19Secretary Committee on Scoring for distinction in Surgery, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (August, 2015)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Hypospadias International Society" (member since 2019), https://www.hypospadias-society.org/
2Fellow Member, "International College of Surgeons" (member since 2018), https://icsnigeria.org/
3Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria" (member since 2013), https://www.mdcan.org.ng/
4Full Member, "Christian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://cmdanigeria.org/
5Full Member, "Association of Paediatric Surgeons Of Nigeria" (member since 2010), https://twitter.com
6Full Member, "Nigeria Medical Association" (member since 2004), https://nationalnma.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"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
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