Dr. Ekwunife Malachy Nwankwo
Dr. Ekwunife Malachy Nwankwo is a SENIOR LECTURER in OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Malarchy E.C. Nwankwo, a christian, and a lecturer with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus.
I am a fellow of the West Africa College of Surgeons in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a core clinician with special interests in, Foeto-maternal medicine, Reproductive health, Infertility management, and Gynae. Endoscopy.
I am happily married with children, and believe in thorough accomplishment of any mission embarked on rather than abandoning it half-way or poorly done.
Personal Information
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Address: | Obstetrics And Gynaecology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria.. (Bachelor Degree, February, 1996) November, 1988 to January, 1996 MBBS Medicine And Surgery |
| 2 | St. Joseph's Secondary School, Awka-Etiti, Anambra State, Nigeria.. (GCE, June, 1981) June, 1976 to May, 1981 WAEC/GCE Secondary School Certificate |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, and West African College of Surgeons, through Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital(NAUTH), Nnewi, Nigeria. (June, 2015) January, 2004 to October, 2014 FWACS Obstetrics And Gynaecology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra Nigeria October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Honorary Consultant., Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria. March, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. February, 2019 to Present |
| 4 | Hospital Consultant, Holy Rosary Specialist Hospital & maternity, Onitsha, and Immaculate Heart Multyspecialty Hospital, Aguleri, Nigeria. January, 2015 to December, 2019 |
| 5 | Post fellowship Senior Registrar, Abuakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, Nigeria. April, 2012 to December, 2014 |
| 6 | Senior Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Nigeria. May, 2009 to February, 2011 |
| 7 | Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Nigeria. March, 2004 to September, 2009 |
| 8 | Senior House officer, in GOPD., Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Nigeria. May, 1997 to January, 1998 |
| 9 | House officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Nigeria. April, 1996 to April, 1997 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Malarchy E. Nwankwo, Samuel N. Ugadu, Arinze C. Ikeotuonye, Richard O. Egeonu, George Uchenna Eleje et al.. (2026, April), "Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes: A Narrative Review Integrating Current Evidence and International Guidelines for Optimal Care", Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp pp. 1–12 |
| 2 | Chukwu Leo Clinton, Okorochukwu Batholomew Chukwunonye, Nwankwo Malarchy Chukwuma, et al.. (2026, October), "Comparative Analysis of Malaria Awareness among Parturients on Intermittent Preventive Treatment with Sulphadoxine–Pyrimethamine (IPT-SP) Against Malaria in Pregnancy and Their Controls at Owerri Nigeria", Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Studies (JAMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 3) |
| 3 | Chijioke Ogomegbunam Ezeigwe, George Uchenna Eleje, Uchenna Paschaline Eze, Gerald Tochukwu Igwemadu, Malarchy Ekwunife Nwankwo, et al.. (2026, July), "Placenta Accreta Spectrum: A Narrative Review of Clinical Management, Contemporary Innovations, And Global Challenges", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND DENTAL HEALTH (IJMSDH), Vol. 12, (Issue 07), pp 26-57 |
| 4 | Malarchy E. Nwankwo, Arinze C. Ikeotuonye, Richard O. Egeonu, et al.. (2026, August), "Feto-Maternal Tachyarrhythmias Complicating Pregnancy with Acute Pyelonephritis, Fetal Growth Restriction, And Oligohydramnios: A Case Report and Review of Literature", Clinical Case Reports and Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 1-4 |
| 5 | Chijioke Ogomegbunam Ezeigwe, George Uchenna Eleje , Gerald Tochukwu Igwemadu, Emmanuel Chukwubuikem Egwuatu, Malarchy Ekwunife Nwankwo, et al.. (2026, August), "True Umbilical Cord Knots: Navigating the Clinical Dilemma Through Current Evidence on Pathophysiology, Advanced Pre-natal Diagnosis, And Maternal–Fetal Outcomes", International Journal of Biomedical Science and Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 01-10 |
| 6 | Leo Chukwu, Patrick U. Agbasi, Kenneth I. Nwadike, Chidinma C. Okany, Malarchy C. Nwankwo, et al.. (2025, March), "Serum Homocysteine and Uric Acid Levels in Preeclampsia: A Comparative Study at Federal Medical Center (FMC), Owerri Nigeria", The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (JPET), Vol. 392, (Issue 3), pp 101311 |
| 7 | Leo Clinton Chukwu, Sylvester Onuegbunam Nweze, Benjamin Uzodinma Chukwuka, Malachy Ezenwaeze Nwaeze, Malachy Chukwuma Nwankwo et al.. (2024, October), "Pharmacological Review of Drug Interactions", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 312–323 |
| 8 | Osita S Umeononihu, Chidebe C Anikwe, George U Eleje, Chukwuemeka C Okoro, Ekwunife N Malarchy, et al.. (2024, April), "COVID-19 vaccine uptake and its determinants among rural dwellers in a low-income setting", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp pp. 137 – 143 |
| 9 | Malarchy E Nwankwo, Richard O Egeonu, Arinze C Ikeotuonye, George U Eleje, Chisolum O Okafor et al.. (2024, September), "Diagnostic and management challenges of a rare case of Caesarean scar pregnancy in a low-resource setting: a case report", Sage open medical case reports, Vol. 12, pp Article ID: 2050313X241286670 |
| 10 | Ilika CP, Eleje GU, Chiemeka ME, Ilika FN, Malarchy E. Nwankwo, et al.. (2024, May), "Effects of speculum lubrication on cervical smears for cervical cancer screening: A double blind randomized clinical trial", PLOS ONE, Vol. 19, (Issue 5) |
| 11 | Chukwu Leo Clinton, Ramalan Aliyu Mansur, Olisa Chinedu Lawrence, Ogabido Chukwudi Anthony, Nwankwo Malarchy Ekwunife, et al.. (2023, April), "Comparative Assessment of the Plasma Malondialdehyde (MDA) Levels in Parturients on Intermittent Preventive Treatment with Sulphadoxine Pyrimethamine (IPT-SP), and their Controls during Current Confinements.", IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), Vol. 23, (Issue 4), pp PP 56-64 |
| 12 | Oguejiofor CB; Eleje GU; Nwankwo ME; Ikechebelu JI; Ebubechukwu KM; Okoro CC ; et al. (2023, January), "The impact of Covid-19 on the birth rate in Nigeria: a report from population-based registries.", Infectious Disease Research., Vol. 1, (Issue 4) |
| 13 | Oguejiofor CB; Okafor CG; Nwankwo ME; Eleje GU; Ikechebelu JI ; Okafor CD; Okafor CG; et al.. (2023, January), "A Five-year review of feto-maternal outcome of Antepartum Haemorrhage in a tertiary centre in Nigeria.", International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science., Vol. 8, (Issue 3) |
| 14 | Oguejiofor CB; Eleje GU; Nwankwo ME; et al. (2023, March), "Feto-maternal outcome of Abruptio placenta in a Tertiary hospital in Nnewi, Nigeria.", International Journal on Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Oguejiofor CB; Eleje GU; Nwankwo ME; Okafor LU; Ikechebelu JI; Nweze SO; et al. (2023, March), "Outcomes in Un-booked pregnancies managed in a Tertiary Hospital in Nnewi, Nigeria.", Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Mother Health., Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | Oguejiofor CB; Eleje GU; Nwankwo ME; Okafor CG; Ezenwafor OO; Ikechebelu JI; et al. (2023, April), "Indications and outcomes of Abdominal and Vaginal Hysterectomies at Tertiary Hospital in Nnewi Nigeria.", Journal of Clinical and Medical Surgery., Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 17 | Chukwu Leo Clinton; Nwankwo ME; Nweze SO; Ramalan AM; Okoye IC ; Ekenjoku AJ ;et al. (2023, May), "Superoxide Dismutase Activity levels in parturients on intermittent preventive with Sulphadoxime pyrimethamine and their controls at current confinements.", World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences., Vol. 14, (Issue 2) |
| 18 | Chukwu Leo Clinton; Ekenjoku AJ; Nwankwo ME; Ramalan AM; Okoye IC ;Nweze SO; et al. (2023, May), "Comparative Study of Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) Levels of Pregnant Women on I ntermittent Preventive Treatment with Sulphadoxine Pyrimethamine and their Controls in Malaria Endeminicity.", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)., Vol. 8, (Issue 4) |
| 19 | Chukwu Leo Clinton; Ekenjoku AJ; Nwankwo ME; Ramadan AM; Okoye IC; Nweze SO; et al. (2023, April), "Interaction of Ascorbic Acid with Intermittent Preventive Treatment with Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine in Parutrients and their Controls.", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)., Vol. 8, (Issue 4) |
| 20 | Eleje GU; Ezebialu IU; Nwankwo ME; Enebe JT; Ezeora NC; Ikechebelu JI; et al. (2023, May), "Efficacy and Safety of Mojeaga remedy in Combination with Conventional Oral Iron therapy for Correctional Anaemia in Obstetrics population: A phase 11 randomised pilot clinical trial.", PLOS ONE 18(5): e0285474 |
| 21 | Egonu RO; Eleje GU; Nwankwo ME; Ikechebelu JI; Ugboaja JO; Umeononihu OS; et al.. (2023, June), "Comparism of Serum Oxidative Stress Markers of Malondialdehyde and Total antioxidant Capacity between women with Infertility due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Tubal factor.", Interventions in Gynecology and Women's Health., Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | Ezeigwe CO; Eleje GU; Nwankwo ME; Anikwe CC; Ikwuka DC; Okpala BC; et al.. (2023, January), "Effectiveness of Gardnerella Vaginalis Culture and Nugent Scoring in identifying Bacterial Vaginosis in pregnant women.", Infectious Diseases Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 23 | Adinma JIB, Nwankwo MC, Ahaneku JE, Ugboaja JO, Ibe CC, Edeth MN.. (2019, August), "Vitamin D Status Of Pregnant Women and the Association between Vitamin D levels and Selected Pregnancy Outcomes", International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 8) |
| 24 | Nwankwo Malarchy. (2015, November), "Successful Expectant Management Of A Dichorionic Quadruplet Pregnancy To 38weeks 1 Day Gestation Without Complication.", Tropical Journal Of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol. 32, pp 80 |
| 25 | Ochiabuto OMTB; Nwankwo A; Enweani IB; Nwankwo M; Okoye JO; Okeke CO; et al.. (2014, June), "Fungal Isolation in HIV Patients and CD4 Count", International STD Research and Reviews., Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 26 | Okafor CI, Ukanwa U, Nwankwo ME, Ezigwe CO.. (2012, December), "A Review of Gynaecological Hysterectomies in a Private Specialist Hospital in Nigeria.", Orient Journal Of Medicine, Vol. 24, pp 53-57 |
| 27 | Okafor CI, Okafor CO, Nwankwo ME.. (2012, December), "Large Supralevator Puerperal Haematoma Following A Normal Vaginal Delivery.", Nigerian Journal Of Medicine, Vol. 21, pp 472-473 |
| 28 | Oluboye AO., Onyenekwe CC., Afonne OJ., Oluboye BO., Orji DA., Nwankwo M.. (2010, October), "Some Biochemical Parameters in Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women In Nnewi, Nigeria.", African Journal Of Medical Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 11 -16 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Nwankwo Malarchy. (2013, April), "Vitamin D Status of Pregnant Women and the Association between Vitamin D Levels and Pregnancy Outcome. A Dissertation submitted to and accepted by the WACS, Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , in partial fulfillment for the award of FWACS Part 2.". |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Comparative analysis of transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasonography for predicting intra-abdominal adhesions prior to repeat cesarean section: a single center study." (January, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Association of triglyceride-glucose index with postoperative recovery-related factor in type II cesarean scar pregnancy treated by transvaginal surgery" (June, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Is Levetiracetam the New Emerging Drug in Treatment of Eclampsia? A Comparative Study of Levetiracetam Versus Magnesium Sulphate in the Treatment of Eclampsia." (May, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "4th MBBS PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION" (June, 2025 to June, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "4th MBBS professional examination" (May, 2022 to May, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "Departmental Appraisal committee, Department of Obs. & Gynae, Faculty of medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | Member, "Departmental Welfare Committee, Department of Obs. & Gynae, Faculty of medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria" (February, 2026) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Departmental Skills Acquisition/Mannequin Lab Officer" (February, 2026) |
| 4 | Member, "Editorial Board, Department of Obs. & Gynae, Faculty of medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria" (February, 2026) |
| 5 | Member, "Quality Assurance (QA) Committee, Faculty of medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (January, 2026) |
| 6 | Member, "Examinations Monitoring & Assessment Committee, Faculty of medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (January, 2026) |
| 7 | Member, "Sanitation and Environmental Safety Committee, Department of Obs. & Gynae, Faculty of medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria" (November, 2024) |
| 8 | Unit Head, "Fetomaternal unit (Dr. Nwankwo's unit), Department of Obs. & Gynae, Faculty of medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria" (October, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, "Departmental Examination Committee of the department of Obs/Gynae, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi campus, Nigeria." (March, 2022) |
| 10 | Co-ordinator, "Departmental Co-ordinator OF Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE), Dept of Obs and Gynae, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi." (March, 2022) |
| 11 | Member, "Committee for the Development of UNIZIK Alumni Computerization of Graduate Records (Tracer and Development System)" (October, 2022) |
| 12 | Member, "Sub-committee of the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria." (July, 2021) |
| 13 | Member, "Ceremonial /Protocol committee of the Provost's Administrative committee, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Nigeria." (April, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "AWASOG/WACOG" (member since 2024), https://wasog.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "SOCIETY Of GYNAECOLOGY ANDOBSTETRICS OF NIGERIA(SOGON)" (member since 2014), https://sogon.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting & Scientific Conference", (Medical And Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)), 25th August, 2026 to 29th August, 2026; RE Meritona Hotel Abakiliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "2026 Annual General Meeting and scientific conference", (Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State), 17th July, 2026 to 18th July, 2026; Classic Munich Hotels, Nnewi, Nigeria. |
| 3 | "59th Annual General Meeting and Scientific conference", (International College of Surgeons), 15th June, 2026 to 20th June, 2026; Abuja FCT |
| 4 | "25th FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics", (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics), 5th October, 2025 to 9th October, 2025; Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa |
| 5 | "2021 Annual General Meeting and scientific conference of the Medical Research Society, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi , Nigeria.", (Medical Research Society, College of Health Sciences, Nnewi, Nigeria.), 8th December, 2021 to 8th December, 2021; Physical |
| 6 | "19th Annual Stakeholders' General Meeting and Scientific conference of PAC-Net Women's Health & Youth Development Initiative", (South Eastern PAC-NET Women's Health & Youth Development Initiative), 3rd December, 2021 to 4th December, 2021; Physical |
| 7 | "International Research Conference on 50 years Post Nigerian Civil War", (Centre for Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training (CHALADDRAT)), 5th July, 2021 to 7th July, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 8 | "51st Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference", (Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON)), 19th November, 2017 to 25th November, 2017; Sokoto, Nigeria |
| 9 | "50th Annual General Meeting and Scientific conference of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria", (Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON)), 3rd October, 2016 to 8th October, 2016; FCT Abuja |
| 10 | "9th International and the 49th Annual General Meeting and scientific conference of the Society of the Gynecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria(SOGON)", (Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON)), 24th November, 2015 to 28th November, 2015; Akure, Ondo State |
| 11 | "55th International conference of the West African College of Surgeons", (West African College of Surgeons), 1st March, 2015 to 7th March, 2015; Abidjan, Cote D' Ivoire |
| 12 | "48th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria", (Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON)), 18th November, 2014 to 22nd November, 2014; Grand Hotel, Asaba |
| 13 | "3rd Biennial Scientific Conference, PAC-Net", (South East PAC-Net), 6th December, 2012 to 8th December, 2012; Physical |
| 14 | "2011 Scientific conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State, Nigeria", (Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State, Nigeria.), 24th August, 2011 to 26th August, 2011; Physical |
| 15 | "2002 Annual scientific conference of the Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State, Nigeria", (Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State, Nigeria.), 30th June, 2001 to 30th June, 2001; Physical |
| 16 | "2022 Annual General Meeting and scientific conference of Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State, Nigeria.", (Nigerian Medical Association, Anambra State, Nigeria.), Physical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Bottle-Necks in Scientific Research: Said And Unsaid Challenges in Scientific Research", (G-Natures), 17th July, 2026 to 17th July, 2026; Zoom (Online) |
| 2 | "Advancing Excellence in Medical Education: Innovative Teaching, Assessment, and Curriculum Development for Competency-Based Medical Education", (Faculty of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.), 22nd June, 2026 to 24th June, 2026; Igwe Orizu ICT Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital permanent site, Nnewi, Anambra State |
| 3 | "Faculty Development: Competency Construction And Simulation Facilitation", (West African College of Surgeons (WACS), African Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy (ACEPHAP), Bayero University Kano, and Boston Children's Hospital and Global Health Program U.S.A), 3rd November, 2025 to 7th November, 2025; ACEPHAP Conference Hall AKTH Kano |
| 4 | "Re-engineering the University System through Quality Assurance", (Directorate of Quality Assurance And Certification, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| 5 | "Training of Trainers Workshop on Quality Assessment in Medical Education.", (West African College of Surgeons), 20th September, 2021 to 23rd September, 2021; Zoom |
| 6 | "Manuscript writing workshops of the West African College of Surgeons", (West African College of Surgeons), 8th September, 2011 to 9th September, 2011; Physical |
| 7 | "Revision/update in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Parts 1 & 2 fellowship exams.", (West African College of Surgeons), 21st March, 2011 to 26th March, 2011; Physica |
| 8 | "Health Resources Management Course", (National Postgraduate Medical of Nigeria), 16th August, 2010 to 27th August, 2010; Physical |
| 9 | "Research Methodology in Medicine", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 17th August, 2009 to 21st August, 2009; Physical |
| 10 | "Intensive Revision /Update Course in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Parts 1 and 2 fellowship Exams", (West African College of Surgeons), 16th March, 2009 to 21st March, 2009; Physical |
| 11 | "Revision and update course for Parts 1 and 2 fellowship Exams in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 1st September, 2008 to 10th September, 2008; Physical |
| 12 | "Revision and update course for Parts 1 and 2 fellowship Exams in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology", (West African College of Surgeons), 10th March, 2008 to 15th March, 2008; Physical |
| 13 | "Training Workshop on PAC and MVA for Resident Doctors and House Officers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria.", (South Eastern PAC-NET), 30th October, 2006 to 31st October, 2006; Physical |
| 14 | "Revision/update in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Parts 1 & 2 fellowship exams.", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 1st August, 2001 to 11th August, 2001; Physical |