Prof. Godwin Obasikene
Prof. Godwin Obasikene is a PROFESSOR in OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NPMCN. (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2011) October, 2004 to May, 2011 FMCORL Otorhinolaryngology |
| 2 | UNIZIK. (Bachelor Degree, June, 1999) October, 1989 to January, 1999 MBBS Medicine |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | ICT officer, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Unit Head Rhinology and Allergy, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Residency Training Coordinator, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Faculty Exam Officer, Faculty of Medicine College of Health sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityAwka May, 2021 to September, 2021 |
| 5 | Chairman Welfare committee, College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2021 to September, 2021 |
| 6 | Welfare Chairman, College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2020 to May, 2021 |
| 7 | Rural posting coordinator, Department of Surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2020 to September, 2021 |
| 8 | Senior Lecturer, Department Of Surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2019 to August, 2021 |
| 9 | Honorary Consultant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi April, 2019 to August, 2021 |
| 10 | Consultant special Grade II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi By Transfer Of Service January, 2017 to January, 2017 |
| 11 | Senior Lecturer, Department Of Surgery Ambrose Ali Universty Ekpoma October, 2014 to August, 2021 |
| 12 | Lecturer 1, Department Of Surgery, Ambrose Ali Universty Ekpoma December, 2012 to January, 2014 |
| 13 | Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Irrua, Edo State May, 2011 to June, 2016 |
| 14 | Chief Resident, Department of Surgery Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Edo State May, 2008 to September, 2009 |
| 15 | ENT Unit Head, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Edo State January, 2008 to January, 2011 |
| 16 | Lecturer II, Department Of Surgery Ambrose Ali Universty Ekpoma August, 2007 to April, 2012 |
| 17 | Senior Registra, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital March, 2007 to May, 2011 |
| 18 | Registra, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi March, 2004 to May, 2007 |
| 19 | Locum Doctor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi October, 2002 to October, 2003 |
| 20 | House Officer, House Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi January, 2000 to January, 2001 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Obasikene Godwin. (2020, March) NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA FACULTY OF OTORHINOLARHINGOLOGY- HEAD AND NECK SURGERY POCKET REVISION GUIDE ISBN:978.978.57612-0-7, pp 265-273 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Obasikene C.N., Obasikene G., Afiadigwe E.E., Ibiam Frances A., Adekwu Amali., Ezeanolue B.C. (2023, July), "A REVIEW OF ENDOSCOPIC SINUS SURGERY (ESS) OUTCOME IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC SINUSITIS: SOUTHEAST NIGERIA EXPERIENCE.", Journal of Clinical Respiratory Open Access, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp (🖊️CORRESPONDING AUTHORAUTHOR), JCROA| |
| 2 | Francis Amadi Ibiam, Eze. (2023, December), "Antibiogram and molecular characterization of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing pathogens implicated in chronic suppurative otitis media", Pan African Medical Journal, Vol. 46, (Issue 108), pp 1-11 |
| 3 | Oranusi IO, Obasikene G, Okeke PC, Ukpai ND. (2022, April), "Laryngeal Papilomatosis in an Adult Patient undergoing General Anaesthesia: An incidental Finding", Orient J Med, Vol. 35, (Issue 1), pp 57 - 60 |
| 4 | Chinyere UO, Jackson GN, Simon NU, Richard OO, Obasikene G , Chinekwu S, Anyaoku, et al. (2022, July), "Emergency Preparedness for Management of Suspected Cases of Viral Haemorrhagic fever Among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Referral Care", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 27, pp 306 - 312 |
| 5 | A Adekwu, ME Efu, FA Ibiam, G Obasikene, M Agbonifo, V Lawrence,. (2021, March), "Auditing Adenotonsillectomy: The Makurdi, North Central Nigeria, Experience", Journal of Medicine in the Tropics, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 52-57 |
| 6 | 1. Afiadigwe E.E., Apakama A., Obasikene G., Uzozie C.C. Umeh U.S. Amobi M.C. Emelumadu C.M. (2021, ), "Knowledge, Perception And Compliance Of Face Mask Use At ENT And Eye Clinics Of A Tertiary Hospital In Anambra State Nigeria, During The Covid-19 Pandemic.", International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 40-51 |
| 7 | Obasikene Godwin , Amali Adekwu ,, Evaristus E. Afiadigwe Ibiam Francis , Adobamen Paul , Ibekwe Matilda Uju , Nworgu O. G. B, Ezeanolue B.C. (2020, October), "Survey Of Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Nigerian Otorhinolaryngologists On Obstructive Sleep Apnea And Snoring Among Children And Adult Patients", Nigerian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 12-16 |
| 8 | A Adekwu, FA Ibiam, G Obasikene, M Agbonifo, SO Unogwu, BC Ezeanolue. (2020, August), "Perception And Career Choice Of Otorhinolaryngology Among Final Year Medical Students: A Two Centre Survey In A Developing Country", Medknow Publications, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 141 - 146 |
| 9 | EE Afiadigwe, AI Apakama, Obasikene G, JU Obah, SNN Nwosu,. (2020, ), "Frontoethmoidal Mucocele With Unilateral Proptosis: Case Series", J Case Rep Images Otolaryngol, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | E Afiadigwe, E, N Chime, G Obasikene, C Ezeanolue, B. (2020, ), "Migratory Bronchial Foreign Body: Role Of Serial Radiographs And Review Of Literature", International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Invention, Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 5130 - 5134 |
| 11 | Ju-Wei R Chang, Fatai M Akemokwe, Diana M Marangu, Blessings Chisunkha, Eshiobo Irekpita, Godwin Obasikene, Jacqueline W Kagima, Charles O Obonyo. (2020, January), "Obstructive Sleep Apnea Awareness Among Primary Care Physicians In Africa", American Thoracic Society, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 98 - 106 |
| 12 | Obasikene G, E Afiadigwe E, Adobamen PROC, A Ibiam F, S Ibekwe T, C Ezeanolue B. (2019, January), "Impact Of Human Immunodeficiecy Virus (HIV) Infection On Pure Tone Hearing Treshold In Young Adults Aged 21-45years", AJOL, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 16-23 |
| 13 | S Salami, T, M Momoh, E Irekpita, G Obasikene. (2015, January), "Different Faces Of Human Papilloma Viral Infections In Tropical Rural Practice In Nigeria A", ISSN : 2319-5886, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 197-202 |
| 14 | FA Ibiam, SI NDUAGU, G Obasikene, G Mbata. (2014, October), "CLINICAL PROFILE AND MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF EAR WAX IMPACTION IN OWERRI, SOUTH EAST NIGERIA. A", Online Journal of Otolaryngology, Vol. 4, (Issue 4) |
| 15 | A. Igbe. E. Irrekpita, C. owobu, E. Aigbe, G. Obasikene. (2014, ), "Assessment Of DRE And PSA As A Diagnostic And Screening Tool For Carcinoma Of The Prostate In Rural Nigeria. A", SSN 2073- ISSN 2073-9990, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 53-58 |
| 16 | Obasikene G1 *, Kpolugbo J2 , Ibiam FA3 , Adobamen PROC4 , Esezebor E2 , Tobin Ek5 , Asogun DA5 , Obasikene CN6 , Saiki BO1 , Ayeke JO1 and Agbonifo. (2014, May), "Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Associated With Lassa Fever Virus Infection A", J Health Med Informat, Vol. 5, (Issue 147), pp 2 |
| 17 | Obasikene G., Ogisi FO. , Amadi I F, Ibekwe T S, Ezeanolue B C. (2014, October), "The Effect Of Cd4 Count Level On The Middle Ear Dynamics Of Hiv Infected Patient", East African Medical Journal, Vol. 91, (Issue 1), pp 29-32 |
| 18 | Affusim C. Salami T. A. T, Obasikene G. (2014, ), "Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia (Heck’s Disease) - A Case Report In A Nigerian Child A Short Review Of The Literature", Nigerian Journal of Dermatology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 30 - 32 |
| 19 | Paul Oserhemhen Adobamen, Godwin Obasikene. (2013, August), "Excision Of The Trachea Without Transient Tracheal Extubation In Total Laryngectomy: A Safer Technique", Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 149-153 |
| 20 | AP Olukotun, G Obasikene, PR Adobamen, SO Alikah, MA Oyewusi. (2013, August), "Suspected Progeria In Nigeria: A Case Report.", PMID: 24122691, Vol. 32, (Issue 3), pp 224-227 |
| 21 | A Ibiam Francis, Godwin Obasikene, Ezeanolue Basil, IJ Okoroafor. (2013, April), "ACUTE OTITIS EXTERNA AS SEEN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA TEACHING HOSPITAL, ENUGU.", Otolaryngology Online, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 25 (🖊️CORRESPONDING AUTHOR) |
| 22 | Titus S Ibekwe, Godwin Obasikene, Ekeng Offiong. (2013, April), "Tonsillectomy: Vasoconstrictive Hydrolytic Cold Dissection Method A", Medknow Publications, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 150 |
| 23 | A Ibiam, F, S Nduagu, G Mbata, G Obasikene. (2013, July), "Accquired Bronchoesophageal Fistula In An Aids Patient With Pulmonary Tuberculosis", pioneer Medical Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 18-21 |
| 24 | Obasikene G1, Ramalingam R, Vadivu AS, Ramalingam KK. (2013, August), "Newer Methods Of Tonsillectomy As Compared To Conventional Dissection Method", ISSN: 2167-0846, Vol. 3, pp 16140 |
| 25 | Ibiam FA, Obasikene G,Esezobor EE , Ezeanolue BC, Okoroafor IJ. (2013, June), "Response Pattern Of Acute Otitis Externer To Tripple Regimen Of Steroid, Antibacterial And Antifungal Agents", Annals of Medical Research, Vol. 4, pp 103 - 107 |
| 26 | EE Esezobor, G Obasikene, AE Dongo, GO Amuwha, EM Ukponmwan. (2013, ), "Pattern Of Facial Laceration In Suburban Plastic Surgery Practice", ISSN: 2167-1222 JTM, an open access journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 2167-1222 |
| 27 | G Obasikene, P Okundia, FO Ogusi. (2013, January), "Prevalence Of Ototoxicity In University Of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City: A 5. Year Review", Nigerian Journal of Clinical PracticeM, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 453-457 |
| 28 | J Kpolugbo, O Uhumwangho, G Obasikene, U Alili. (2012, ), "Blood Transfusion, Antibiotics Use, And Surgery Outcome In Thyroid Surgery: Experience From A Suburban Center In Nigeria", MedKnow, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 458-461 |
| 29 | J Kpolugbo, U Alili, G Obasikene, E Alufohai. (2010, ), "Rationale Antibiotic Usage In Appendicectomy", Medknow Publications, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 153 |
| 30 | Titus S Ibekwe, James A FasOnla, Perpetua U Ibekwe, Godwin C Obasikene, Paul A Onakoya, Onyekwere G NwaOrgO. (2008, March), "Migraine And Meniere’s Disease: Two Different Phenomena With Frequently Observed Concomitant Occurrences", Elsevier, Vol. 100, (Issue 3), pp 334-338 |
| 31 | BC Ezeanolue, G Obasikene. (2005, June), "Pattern Of Otorhinolaryngology Disorders Seen In Geriatric Patients At A Private Otorhinolaryngologic Clinic In Enugu", Nigerian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 13-16 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Aerobic bacterial Isolate from the Nasal cavity and Nasopharynx of children who underwent Adenoidectomy at University ofBenin Teaching Hospital . Br Dr Blackie Faustina Funmilayo" (2020). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Blackie Fostina EXAM/DS/ORL/21/Vol17:2019-2020 |
| 2 | "Comparative Study of Bacterial Respiratory Pathogens in the Nose and Nasopharynx of Children with Adenoid Hypertrophy at the University Of Benin Teaching Hospital." (2019). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Blackie Fostina EXAM/DS/ORL/21/Vol17:2019-2020 |
| 3 | "Prevalence of Pulmonary Hypertension in Children with Adenoid and TONSILLAR HYPERTROPHY SEEN in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Dr UCHEFUNA NJIDEKA Constance |
| 4 | "Prevalence of Pulmonary Hypertension in Children with Adenoid and TONSILLAR HYPERTROPHY SEEN in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Dr UCHEFUNA NJIDEKA Constance |
| 5 | "Pure tone Hearing threshold among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (stage 3-5) AT NNAMDI Azikwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (2022). Ongoing Doctorate project by Dr Nwafor Ifeanyi Echezona |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Breathe small grant Award" (November, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by BREATHE AFRICA |
| 2 | Awardee: "Breathe small grant Award" (September, 2015 to September, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by BREATHE AFRICA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Tropical Journal of Medical Research" (June, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases" (May, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Orient Journal of Medicine" (January, 2021) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Orient Journal of Medicine" (January, 2021) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Nigerian Journal of General Practice" (May, 2020) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Nigerian Journal of Clinial Practice" (November, 2020) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Nigerian Journal of General Practice" (November, 2015) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "National Postgraduate Medical Collage of Nigeria For Part I: 2021" (May, 2021 to May, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA EXAMINATION, FACULTY OF OTORHINOLARHINGOLOGY- HEAD AND NECK SURGERY" (May, 2021 to May, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "National Postgraduate Medical Collage of Nigeria For Part I and Part II: 2017" (May, 2017 to May, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA EXAMINATION FACULTY OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY" (May, 2017 to May, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Accreditation Team member, "National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria Faculty of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery accreditation Team" (October, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Deputy Director School of General Studies, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Committee member for activation of NAUTH outstation" (July, 2023) |
| 3 | ICT Officer, "College of Health sciences Department Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery" (November, 2022) |
| 4 | Residents Training Coordinator, "College of Health sciences Department Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery" (November, 2022) |
| 5 | Unit Head, "College of Health sciences Department Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery" (November, 2022) |
| 6 | Nnewi Regional Youths Coordinator, "Deeperlife Bible Church" (November, 2022) |
| 7 | Chairman Enugu-Mmaku Community Hospital Board, "Enugu Mmaku Community" (January, 2021) |
| 8 | Chairman, College Welfare Committee for College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe Universit, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (January, 2021) |
| 9 | Faculty Exam Officer, "College of Health sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityAwka" (January, 2021) |
| 10 | Chairman, College Welfare Committee for College of Health Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe Universit, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi" (January, 2020) |
| 11 | Chairman, "Mmaku Christian Medical Outreach" (September, 2005) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "American Thoracic Society" - 00244328 (member since 2015), https://www.thoracic.org/ |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "West African College of Surgeons" - 092321A (member since 2009), https://www.wacscoac.org |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria" - 14/2712 (member since 2003), https://npmcn.edu.ng/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria" - 34635 (member since 1999), https://www.mdcn.gov.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "OTO-RHINOLARYNGOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (ORLSON)", (ORLSON), 26th November, 2022 to 26th November, 2022; SOKOTO/zoom |
| 2 | "1st Lassar Fever International Conference, Lassa At 50", (Nigeria center for disease control), 16th January, 2019 to 17th January, 2019; Abuja , Nigeria |
| 3 | "Pan African Fedration Of Oto-Rhinolaryngology Society (Pafos) Conference", (Pan African Fedration of Oto-Rhinolaryngology Society (Pafos) Conference), 27th November, 2017 to 1st December, 2017; Abuja , Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Spirometry Training Services Africa By OCSA Academy Of Excellency,", (Pan African Thoracic Society – Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical and Operations Research (PATS-MECOR), 20th August, 2015 to 20th August, 2015; Kenya,Nairobi |
| 2 | "Advanced Micro Surgery Demonstration Course", (48th All Indian Temporal Bone Dissection and Advanced Micro Ear Surgery Demonstration Course), 6th February, 2009 to 8th February, 2009; Channai, India |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Level 1 Course Methods In Epidemiological, Clinical And Operations Research", (Pan African Thoracic Society – Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical and Operations Research (PATS-MECOR), 21st September, 2015 to 25th September, 2015; Kenya |