Dr. Uchenna Justus Onu

Dr. Uchenna Justus Onu is a SENIOR LECTURER in MENTAL HEALTH Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Uchenna Justus Onu

Staff Profile

My name is Dr. Justus Uchenna Onu (MBBS, FWACP, FMCPSYCH), a lecturer in the Department of Mental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus. I am married with four children. I have interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Outcome of Major Mental Disorders in Africa and Genetic Epidemiology of mental disorders. 

Personal Information

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Mental Health, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Department/Sub-Unit:
MENTAL HEALTH

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria. (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2017)
November, 2011 to June, 2017
FMCPsych Psychiatry
2West African Postgraduate Medical College. (Post-Doctorate Degree, November, 2016)
November, 2011 to October, 2016
FWACP Psychiatry
3Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2008)
September, 2000 to November, 2008
MBBS Medicine And Surgery
4St. Michael's College, Oshiri, Onicha L.G.A., Ebonyi State. (NECO, June, 2000)
September, 1994 to June, 2000
Senior Secondary Certificate
5St. Michael's College, Oshiri, Onicha L.G.A., Ebonyi State. (SSCE, June, 2000)
September, 1994 to June, 2000
WASC
6Amanator Central School, Onicha L.G.A, Ebonyi State. (FSLC, August, 1994)
September, 1988 to July, 1994
FLSC

Relevant/Working Experience

1Consultant Pyschiatrist, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
March, 2018 to April, 2019
2Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Imo State
December, 2017 to December, 2018
3Senior Registrar, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
June, 2014 to May, 2017
4Registrar, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria
November, 2011 to April, 2014
5Medical Officer, General Hospital Kaltungo, Gombe State
June, 2010 to July, 2011
6House Officer, Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, Taraba State
April, 2009 to April, 2010

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Onu JU, Bakare MO, Bello-Mojeed M.. (2024, February) Nigeria and Intellectual Developmental Disorders. In. K. Munir, A. Roy, A. Javed (Eds.), Global e-Handbook of Intellectual Developmental Disorders World Psychiatric Association Publications, Geneva, Switzerland, Vol. 1, pp 180-189
Journal Articles
1Onu JU, Onyeka TC. (2024, March), "Digital Psychiatry in Nigeria: A scoping review.", South African Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 30, pp A2115
2Onyeka TC, Emodi I, Mohammed AD, Ofakunrin AO, Alabi A, Onu JU, Iloanusi N, Ohaeri J, Anarado A, Umar MU, Olukiran G, Sowunmi A, Akinsete A, Adegboyega B, Chibuzo IN, Fatiregun O, Abdullah SU, Gambo MJ, Mohammad MA, Babandi F, Bok M, Asufi J, Ungut PK, Shehu M, Abdullahi S, Allsop M, Shambe I, Ugwu I, Ikenga S, Balagadde Kambugu J, Namisango E.. (2024, March), "In-hospital psychoeducation for family caregivers of Nigerian children with cancer (The RESCUE Study)", Palliat Support Care, Vol. 14, pp 1-12
3Okeke S, Onu JU, Asimadu IN, Onyebueke GC. (2023, August), "Burden of significant anxiety and stress symptoms in persons with visual impairment in a Nigerian hospital: Association with vision-related quality of life", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 37
4Onu JU, Olatayo TI, Okorie AC, Ohaeri JU. (2023, May), "Family, twin and adoption studies of severe mental disorders in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.", Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Vol. 53, pp 685-692
5Aluh DO, Onu JU, de Almeida JMC. (2023, May), "A new era for mental health care in Nigeria.", Lancet Psychiatry, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 310-311
6Obaji O, Chukwudi N, Adiele D, Adizua U, Onu JU. (2023, March), "Cord Blood Lipid Profile of Term and Preterm Newborns in a Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria: Relationship with Gestational Age and Birth Weight: Cord Blood Lipid Profile of Term and Preterm Newborns: Relationship with Gestational Age and Birth Weight", The Nigerian Health Journal, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 478-488
7Aluh DO, Ayilara O, Onu JU, Pedrosa B, Silva M, Grigaitė U, Santos-Dias M, Cardoso G, Caldas-de-Almeida JM. (2023, February), "Use of coercion in mental healthcare services in Nigeria: Service providers' perspective", Journal of Mental Health, Vol. 27, pp 1-9
8Aluh DO, Onu JU, Ayilara O, Pedrosa B, Silva M, Grigaitė U, Dias M, Cardoso G, Caldas-de-Almeida JM. (2023, February), "A qualitative integrative analysis of service users' and service providers' perspectives on ways to reduce coercion in mental health care.", Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
9Onu JU, Aluh DO, Ononiwu CN. (2023, May), "Psychosocial aspects of Noma (Cancrum Oris) in sub-Saharan: A scoping review", Tropical Doctor, pp 1-5
10Onu JU, Nwatu CB, Ugwu CJ, Mbadiwe N, Onyeaghala CA, Udeogu KE. (2023, June), "COVID Stress Scale: A cross-sectional study of its psychometric properties among Africans with chronic, stable medical conditions.", International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 4), pp 19-28
11Onu JU, Ohaeri JU. (2023, May), "Longitudinal Factor Structure of the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale among Incident Cases of Schizophrenia Attending a Nigerian Hospital", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 26, (Issue 5), pp 538-544
12Nwiyi OK, Ohaeri JU, Jidda MS, Danjuma IA, Onu JU, Oriji SO, et al.. (2023, July), "Neurological soft signs in first episode psychosis among psychiatric patients and its relationship with dimensions of psychopathology: A comparative study.", Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, Vol. 30, (Issue 3), pp 183-192
13Chikani UN, Bisi-Onyemaechi AI, Onu JU, Nduagubam O, Mbanefo NR, Ohuche IO et al.. (2023, August), "Dimensional approach to gender dysphoria in Nigeria: Association with socio-demographic and psychosexual variables.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 26, (Issue 8), pp 1181-1191
14Ezenwosu IL, Onu JU, Chukwuma UV, Onwuka-Kalu C, Omotola OF, Ezenwosu OU, Chukwuka CJ.. (2023, December), "Effect of dolutegravir-based drug combinations on the level of medication adherence and viral load among adolescents living with HIV in resource-limited setting: a pre-post design.", Int J Adolesc Med Health, Vol. 35, (Issue 6), pp 457-465
15Onu JU, Iyidobi TO, Olatayo TI, Ozoagu A. (2022, December), "Psychiatric emergencies and content of psychopathology during COVID-19 pandemic in a Nigerian Hospital: A preliminary report.", Nigeria Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 32-37
16Iyidobi TO, Onu JU, Okafor OI. (2022, December), "Mental Health Financing: Does Nigeria need alternative sources in the aftermath of COVID-19?", Nigeria Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 2-4
17Inechi MC, Onu JU, Achor JU, Ubochi VN. (2022, September), "Religiosity and religious coping among outpatients with schizophrenia: Association with severity of illness and psychosocial functioning.", Journal Nigeria Academy of Medicine, Vol. 1, pp 14 - 20
18Onyeka TC, Onu JU, Agom DA. (2022, October), "Psychosocial aspects of adult cancer patients: A scoping review of sub-Saharan Africa", Psycho-Oncology, pp 1-21
19Mbanuzuru AV, Oriji SO, Udigwe I, Onu JU, Ifeadike C, Ibeh CC. (2022, April), "Dangerous trend of methamphetamine use among youths in south-eastern Nigeria: A mini-review", International Journal of Research in Psychiatry, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 32-36
20Chimbo, C, Oriji, SO, Lawani, AO, James, BO, Erahubie, PE, Onu, JU et al.,. (2022, March), "Relationship between subjective quality of life and major depression among out-patients with rheumatoid arthritis attending a Nigerian tertiary health institution.", International Journal of Psychiatry Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-7
21Onu, JU, Oriji, SO, Iyidobi, TO, Uwakwe, R. (2022, March), "Does contact-based learning influence medical students’ attitude to mental illness in a developing country? A pre- and Post-Design.", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 1-9
22Ogbonna-Nwosu, CG, Iloh, KK, Onu, JU, et al. (2022, May), "Health-Related Quality of Life Among HIV-Infected Children and Its Association With Socio-Demographic, Clinical and Nutritional Variables: A Comparative Approach", Cureus, Vol. 14, (Issue 5), pp e25222. DOI 10.7759/cureus.25222.
23Onu, JU, Onyeka, TC, Unaogu, NN, Mohammed, AT, Okunade, K, Oriji, SO et al.. (2022, May), "Psycho-behavioral responses of Nigerian health workers to an initial human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus disease", Journal of Public Health in Africa, Vol. 13, pp 1856
24Aluh, DO, Onu, JU, Caldas-de-Almeida, JM. (2022, July), "Nigeria’s mental health and substance abuse bill 2019: Analysis of its compliance with the United Nations convention on the right of persons with disabilities.", International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, Vol. 83, pp 101817
25Iyidobi EC, Iyidobi TO, Ozioko US, Onu JU, Muomah RC, Lorfa SK et al.. (2022, March), "Vaccine hesitancy: Pattern of side effects of the first dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine among healthcare workers in Enugu.", Annals of Clinical and Biomedical Research, Vol. 3, pp 174
26Onu JU, Olatayo TI, Okorie AC, Ohaeri JU. (2022, December), "Family, twin and adoption studies of severe mental disorders in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review", Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, pp https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-022-02407-7
27Oriji SO, James BO, Erohubie PO, Onu JU, Iyidobi TO, Nwiyi OK et al.. (2021, May), "Suicidality In Major Depressive Disorder In A Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital: Is There Any Relationship?", Open Journal of Depression (Published by Scientific Research Publishing), Vol. 10, pp 90-102
28Onyeka TC, Ijoma UN, Nwatu CB, Onyekonwu CL, Unaogu NN, Onu JU et al.,. (2021, July), "Health-Related Quality And Its Determinants In Cancer Patients In A Low-resource Setting.", Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 33, (Issue 16), pp 92-102
29Onu JU, Igwe NN, Onu NN, Ohaeri JU.. (2021, August), "Morbid Risk Of Alcohol And Cannabis Use Disorders Among Relatives Of Probands In A Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital.", African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies (published by CRISA), Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 89-99.
30Onu JU, Chinawa FC, Nduanya UC, Maduka NB, Iyidobi TO, Igwe MN.. (2021, August), "Awareness And Acceptance Of Harm Reduction Services In A Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital: Patients’ And Family Caregivers’ Perspective.", Nigeria Journal of Medicine (Published by Wolters Kluwer - Medknow), Vol. 30, (Issue 4), pp 458-463.
31Chikani UN, Bisi-Onyemaechi A, Ohuche I, Onu JU, Ugege S, Ogugua C.. (2021, July), "The Effect Of Sickle Cell Anaemia On The Linear Growth Of Children.", Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, pp 000010151520210232
32Amadi KU, Aguocha CM, Attama MC, Onu JU, Odinka PC, Nduanya CU et al.. (2021, April), "Religiosity And Treatment Adherence Among Out-patients With Schizophrenia", Mental Health, Religion and Culture, Vol. 24, (Issue 5), pp 493-503
33Uwakwe R, Onu JU, Oriji SO. (2021, September), "Malariaization and typhoidization of psychological disorders in Anambra State, Nigeria: How can psychotherapy be employed?", International Journal for Psychotherapy in Africa, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 126-134
34Bakare, MO, Onu, JU, Bello-Mojeed, MA, Okidegbe, N, Onu, NN, Munir, KM. (2021, November), "Picture of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Research in West Africa—A scoping Review.", Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Vol. 90, pp 101888
35Onu, JU, Oriji, SO, Uwakwe, R.. (2021, December), "Medical and Nonmedical Fainting: Separating the Sheep from the Goats.", Nigeria Journal of General Practice, Vol. 19, pp 45-49
36Onu JU, Oriji SO, Aluh DO, Onyeka TC. (2021, November), "Aftermath of COVID-19: Forestalling Irreparable Medical Brain Drain in Sub-Saharan Africa", Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, Vol. 32, (Issue 4), pp 1742-1751
37Onu JU, Iyidobi TO, Chinawa FC, Nduanya UC, Igwe MN, Onu NN.. (2021, February), "Availability and barriers to the utilization of harm reduction services in Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria: service providers’ perspective", African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 1-10
38Aluh DO, Onu JU. (2020, June), "The Need For Psychosocial Support Amid COVID-19 Crises In Nigeria", Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy-Published by American Psychological Association, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 557-558
39Akabuilo UC, Iloh KK, Onu JU, Ayuk AC, Ubesie AC, Ikefuna AN. (2020, June), "Academic Performance And Intelligence Quotient Of Primary School Children In Enugu.", Pan African Medical Journal, Vol. 26, pp 129
40Onu JU, Ohaeri JU. (2020, February), "Using Data From Schizophrenia Outcome Study To Estimate The Time To Treatment Outcome And The Early-response Cut-off Score That Predicts Outcome At Week 16", Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, Vol. 47, (Issue 3), pp 65-70
41Onu JU, Ohaeri JU. (2020, June), "Association Of Family History Of Schizophrenia And History Of Obstetric Complications At Birth: Relationship With Age At Onset And Psychopathology Dimensions In A Nigerian Cohort.", African Health Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 697-708
42Nwankwo TO, Umeh UA, Aniebue UU, Onu JU, Umeh CR. (2020, July), "Impact Of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy In Improving Operative Intervention In The Management Of Cervical Cancer In Low Resource Setting: A Preliminary Report.", Pan African Medical Journal, Vol. 36, pp 210
43Akubuilo UC, Iloh KK, Onu JU, Iloh ON, Ubesie AC, Ikefuna AN. (2020, September), "Nutritional Status Of Primary School Children: Association With Intelligence Quotient And Academic Performance.", Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (Published by Elsevier Ltd), Vol. 40, pp 208-213
44Ohuche IO, Chikani UN, Onyenusi EE, Onu JU, Oduwole A. (2020, October), "Correlates Of Fasting Blood Glucose Among Children Living With HIV In A Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study.", BMC Paediatrics, Vol. 20, pp 458-463
45Onu JU, Osuji PN. (2020, November), "Double Burden Of Malnutrition Amongst Patients With First-episode Schizophrenia In A Psychiatric Hospital: A 1-year Follow-up Study.", South African Journal of Psychiatry (AOSIS-publishers), Vol. 26, pp a1564
46Onu JU, Ohaeri JU.. (2020, March), "Naturalistic Clinical And Psychosocial Outcome Of Incident Cases Of Schizophrenia In Enugu Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital: A Preliminary Report At 4-month Follow-up.", Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal (Published by Wolters Kluwer- Medknow), Vol. 27, (Issue 1), pp 21
47Onyeka TC, Iloanusi N, Namisango E, Onu JU, Okunade KS, Mohammed AD. (2020, December), "Project OPUS: Development And Evaluation Of An Electronic Platform For Pain Management Education Of Medical Undergraduates In Resource-limited Settings.", PLoS ONE, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp e0243573
48Onu JU, Oriji SO, Iyidobi TO, Chinawa FO, Ohaeri JU. (2020, August), "Bridging The Gap On Early Identification And Treatment Of Mental, Neurological And Substance Use Disorders In Sub-Saharan Africa.", EC Neurology, Vol. 12, (Issue 9), pp 11-16
49Amadi KU, Nduanya UC, Odinka JI, Onu JU, Muomah CR, Odinka PC et al. (2020, December), "Religion And Adherence To Antiretroviral Medication: Is There A Link?", American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR), Vol. 4, (Issue 12), pp 425-433
50Onu JU, Iyidobi TO, Chinawa FC, Nduanya UC, Igwe MN, Onu NN. (2020, November), "Availability And Barriers To The Utilization Of Harm Reduction Services In Enugu, South-Eastern Nigeria: Service Providers’ Perspective.", African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies (published by CRISA), Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 1-10
51Ohuche IO, Ayuk AC, Ubesie AC, Onu JU, Ibe BC.. (2020, July), "Soil-transmitted Helminthiasis: A Neglected Tropical Disease Among Urban Slum Dwelling School-aged Children Of A Sub-Saharan African City.", NigeriaN Postgraduate Medical Journal (Published by Wolters Kluwer- Medknow), Vol. 27, pp 184-189.
52Osuji PN, Onu JU. (2019, August), "Feeding Behaviors Among Incident Cases Of Schizophrenia In A Psychiatric Hospital: Association With Dimensions Of Psychopathology And Social Support.", Clinical Nutrition ESPEN (Published by Elsevier Ltd), Vol. 34, pp 125-129
53Onu JU, Igwe MN, Nduanya UC, Uwakwe R. (2019, November), "Pornography And Mental Health: Is There Any Relationship?", Nigerian Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 36-45
54Igwilo RI, Onwuekwe IO, Odimegwu CI, Onu JU, Onwuekwe CJ. (2019, June), "Survey Of Physician Self-reported Sexual Satisfaction In A Tertiary Hospital At Enugu, South East Nigeria: A Preliminary Report.", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 24, pp 53-58
55Onu JU, Ohaeri JU.. (2018, March), "Familial Aggregation Of Mood Disorders Among Relatives Of Schizophrenia Probands Admitted In A Hospital In South‑Eastern Nigeria: A Family Comparative Study.", NigeriaN Postgraduate Medical Journal (Published by Wolters Kluwer- Medknow), Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 1-7
56Okoro JN, Ezeonwuka CN, Onu JU. (2018, September), "Socio-demographic Characteristics As Correlates Of Psychosocial Distress In A Nigerian Prison.", International Journal of Prisoner Health, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 210-219
57Onu JU, Ohaeri JU, Unaogu NN, Inechi MC, Nweze NB, Ubochi VN, Onwukwe JU. (2018, November), "Morbid Risk Of Schizophrenia Amongst Relatives Of Schizophrenia Probands: A Family Controlled Study", South African Journal of Psychiatry (AOSIS-publishers), Vol. 24, pp 1173.
58Onu JU, Unaogu NN, Ohaeri JU, Onwukwe JU. (2017, April), "Handedness And Schizophrenia: Any Familial Difference?", EC Neurology, Vol. 5, pp 216-222
59Unaogu NN, Onu JU, Obiora I, Tukur K, Oka IQ.. (2017, November), "Pattern Of Substance Abuse At The Drug De-addiction Unit Of A Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital", African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies (published by CRISA), Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 23-31

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"1. Common sleep disorders among patients attending Family Medicine Clinic at Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki: association with some clinical variables and quality of life." (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Ejeogo, Christopher
2"PATTERN OF ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC ABNORMALITIES IN INCIDENT CASES OF PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA IN A NIGERIAN HOSPITAL: A 12-WEEK FOLLOW-UP STUDY." (January, 2017). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR OKA, IHUOMA QUEEN
3"GAMBLING DISORDER AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN ENUGU STATE: ASSOCIATION WITH PERSONALITY TRAITS, PSYCHOSOCIAL FUNCTIONING AND PSYCHIATRIC COMORBIDITIES." (April, 2017). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR. ODIONYE, TOBECHUKWU CHUKWUEMEKA
4"Incidence of Mental Disorders in Nigerian Air Force Personnel Exposed to Counter-Insurgency in North Eastern Nigeria" (2022). Ongoing Doctorate project by Dr. Akinlose, M. Nelson
Grants
1Collaborator: "ARCON Seed grant" (August, 2023 to September, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Association of Radiation and Cinical Oncologist of Nigeria
2Awardee: "Spirituality and Health Research" (February, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Duke University Medical Center
3Collaborator: "Developing Countries Project - Initiative for Improving Pain Education Grant" (June, 2019 to May, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
4Collaborator: "Enhancing Palliative Care in Rural South-East Nigeria: Use of a Mobile App for Symptom Management" (March, 2017 to February, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
Editorships
1Editor, "BMC Psychiatry" (July, 2023)
2Editor, "PLOS Mental Health" (September, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Stigmatization and Social Support in Pregnant Women with HIV or Syphilis in Eastern China" (January, 2022)
2Reviewer, "A Rare Case of Risperidone-Induced Hypothermia and Thrombocytopenia" (May, 2022)
3Reviewer, "Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy on the Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Resilience in patients with Recurrent Schizophrenia in China" (July, 2022)
4Reviewer, "Bullying Behavior and its Association with Mental Health Symptoms among Senior Secondary Students in Calabar, Nigeria." (April, 2021)
5Reviewer, "Biopsychosocial Complications of Pentazocine Dependence: A Case Report from a co-occurring Treatment Facility in Lagos" (March, 2021)
6Reviewer, "Gender differences in psychoactive substance use among undergraduates in a developing country" (June, 2020)
7Reviewer, "SPECIAL PHENOMENA IN RORSCHACH PROTOCOLS IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA" (April, 2019)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Membership and Fellowship Examination of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Faculty of Psychiatry" (November, 2020 to November, 2020). Completed External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1HOD, "Department of Mental Health, Nnamdi Azikwe University" (January, 2024)
2Head of Department, "Department of Mental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State" (May, 2023)
3Member, "Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2023)
4Consultant, "Federal Ministry of Health" (September, 2022 to November, 2022)
5Facilitator, "Bensther Development Foundation" (November, 2021 to December, 2021)
6Advisor, "Center for Innovative and Pragmatic Development Initiative" (November, 2021 to July, 2022)
7Residency/Postgraduate Training Coordinator, "Department of Mental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi CampusRe" (January, 2021)
8Member, Editorial Committee, "Nigeria Medical Association" (February, 2021 to August, 2022)
9Examination Officer, "Department of Mental Health, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (December, 2020)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Society of Biological Psychiatry" (member since 2022), https://sobp.org/
2Associate Member, "Center for Translation and Implementation Research" (member since 2022), https://ctair.org/
3Full Member, "Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://www.apn.org.ng/
4Full Member, "American Psychiatric Association (APA)" (member since 2018), https://www.psychiatry.org/
5Associate Member, "Royal College of Psychiatrists" - 3027552 (member since 2018), https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/
6Full Member, "Nigeria Medical Association" (member since 2008), https://nationalnma.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"2023 Annual Meeting of Society of Biological Psychiatry", (Society of Biological Psychiatry), 27th May, 2023 to 29th May, 2023; San Diego, California, USA
2"Society of Biological Psychiatry 2022 Annual Meeting", (Society of Biological Psychiatry), 28th March, 2022 to 30th March, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA
Other Events
1"2021 Virtual Annual Meeting", (Society of Biological Psychiatry), 5th January, 2021 to 5th January, 2021; Virtual Meeting
2"75th Annual Meeting", (Society of Biological Psychiatry), 4th September, 2020 to 4th September, 2020; Virtual
3"50th Annual General & Scientific Meeting", (The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria), 25th November, 2019 to 29th November, 2019; NMA House, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
4"50th Anniversary Of Postgraduate Medical Education In Nigeria And 14th Annual Scientific Conference & All Fellows Congress", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 16th September, 2019 to 21st September, 2019; International Conference Centre, Abuja
5"2018 International Conference On Addiction Research And Therapy Congress", (Allied Academies and Editors of Journal of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Research), 26th November, 2018 to 27th November, 2018; Dubai, UAE
6"2018 Research Colloquium For Junior Investigators", (American Psychiatric Association), 3rd June, 2018 to 6th June, 2018; New York, USA