Dr. Onyemaechi Sunday Oriji
Dr. Onyemaechi Sunday Oriji is a SENIOR LECTURER in MENTAL HEALTH Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
An honorary consultant and a lecturer in the Department of Mental Health.
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Address: | Mental Health, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MENTAL HEALTH |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Federal Neuro-Psychiatry Hospital, Benin-City. (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2018) October, 2011 to May, 2018 FMCpsych Psychiatry |
| 2 | Ladoke Akintola University Of Technology, Ogbomoso. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2007) September, 2001 to September, 2007 MBBS Medicine & Surgery |
| 3 | Community Secondary School, Okpuje. (SSCE, June, 1994) September, 1988 to June, 1993 |
| 4 | Universal Primary Education, Okpuje. (FSLC, November, 1988) September, 1981 to November, 1987 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | HOD, Mental Health Department, NAU, 2025/2026 Academic session October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | HOD, Mental Health Department, NAU, 2024/2025 Academic session December, 2024 to October, 2025 |
| 3 | Honorary consultant psychiatrist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State September, 2019 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State July, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Senior Registrar, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin, Edo State. February, 2015 to May, 2018 |
| 6 | Junior Registrar, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin, Edo State. October, 2011 to January, 2015 |
| 7 | Medical Officer, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State August, 2009 to September, 2011 |
| 8 | House Officer, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State June, 2008 to May, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Gayathri Delanerolle, Vindya Pathiraja, George Uchenna Eleje, Teck Hock Toh, Nirmala Rathnayake, Fred Tweneboah-Koduah, Nana Afful-Minta, Tharanga Mudalige, Jie Sun, Jeevan Dhanarisi, Lamya Al-Kharusi, Nihal Al-Riyami, Bernard Mbwele, Ieera Madan-Aggarwal, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji, Raphael Ugochukwu Chikezie,.... (2026, July), "Physical and mental health impact of perimenopause, menopause and post menopause in a diverse global population (MARIE Project- Global Chapter WP 2a): cross-sectional quantitative data from a mixed-methods study", eClinicalMedicine, Vol. 97, (Issue 104032) |
| 2 | Eleje GU, Umeoranefo IC, Ezenkwele EP, Njoku CC, Rabiu A, Chimbo C, Ndukwe CO, Malachy DE, Eleje LI, Egwuatu EC, Oriji SO, Chikezie RU,.... (2026, February), "Contextualising Menopause in Nigeria: A Qualitative Analysis From the MARiE Project", BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, pp 1-14 |
| 3 | Ernest Aisagbonbuomwan Olaye, Sayantanava Mitra, Paul Ojieiriaikhi Erohubie, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji. (2026, March), "Contributors to seclusion use in adult mental health inpatient units across organization for economic cooperation and development countries: A systematic literature review", Australasian Psychiatry, pp 1-10 |
| 4 | Oriji, Sunday O; Onu, Justus U; Nwiyi, Obumneme K.; Chimbo, Chijioke; Erohubie, Paul O; Anozie, Ihechiluru G; Enebe, Anthony C; Uwakwe, Richard. (2025, May), "Quality of Consultation-liaison Referrals to the Psychiatry Department in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: A Retrospective Study", Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, Vol. 32, (Issue 2), pp 92-96 |
| 5 | Obiora Daniel Anaje, Paul Osemeke Nwani , Maduaburochukwu C. Nwosu, Lasbrey Azuoma Asomugha, Chetanna Chioma Anaje, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji, Chinwe Chioma Ndukwe,. (2025, March), "Prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in Dunukofia County in South East Nigeria: a door‑to‑door survey", Acta Epileptologica, Vol. 7, pp 21 |
| 6 | Sunday O ORIJI, Justus U ONU, Obumneme K NWIYI, Mercy U MADU, Stephen O ONWUZOR, Onyekachi O OKONKWO, Eucharia O OKERE, Richard UWAKWE. (2025, March), "Pattern of Referrals to Psychiatrist in a Multi-specialty Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria: A Retrospective Study", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 37, (Issue 2), pp 73-79 |
| 7 | Anthony C. Enebe; Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji (corresponding author); Bawo O. James; Joyce O. Omoaregba; Ihechiluru G. Anozie; Paul O. Erohubie; Nkiruka A. Enebe; Ijeoma Charles-Ugwuagbo. (2025, August), "Substance use and psychiatric morbidity among inmates in a Nigerian correctional centre: a cross-sectional study", International Journal of Prison Health, Online ISSN: 2977-0262 Print ISSN: 2977-0254 |
| 8 | Gayathri Delanerollea ∙ Peter Phirib ∙ Sohier Elneilc,d ∙ Vikram Talaulikarc,d ∙ George U Elejek ∙ Rabia Kareemm ∙ Ashish Shettyc,d ∙ Lucky Saraswathn ∙ ∙ Oriji Sunday O. the MARIE collaborative. (2025, February), "Menopause: a global health and wellbeing issue that needs urgent attention", The Lancet Global Health, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp e196-e198 |
| 9 | Obiora Daniel Anaje, Paul Osemeke Nwani, Maduaburochukwu Cosmas Nwosu, Lasbrey Azuoma Asomugha, Chetanna Chioma Anaje, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji , Chinwe Chioma Ndukwe.... (2024, August), "Prevalence and Patterns of Seizure-related Injuries: A Study of People Living with Epilepsy Found in a Community-based Door-to-door Survey in Southeast Nigeria", Annals of African Medicine, DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_39_24 |
| 10 | C. C. ONUORAH, S. O. ORIJI (corresponding author), J. O. OMOAREGBA, F. O. AINA, P. O. EROHUBIE, O. D. ANAJE, P. O. NWANI.. (2024, October), "Caregiver Burden and Its Correlates in Caring for Adults With Epilepsy in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study", Nigeria Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 40-52 |
| 11 | Obumneme Kenechukwu Nwiyi , Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji (corresponding author), Ugochinyere Jane Chilaka , Chilota C. Efobi , Justus Uchenna Onu , Richard Uwakwe. (2024, September), "Methamphetamine-induced disseminated intravascular coagulopathy: A case report", JOURNAL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 147-151 |
| 12 | Paul Erohubie, Sunday Oriji* (corresponding author), Sunday Olotu, Imafidon Agbonile, Ihechiluru Anozie, Omigie Erohubie, Anthony Enebe, Justus Onu. (2024, December), "Antipsychotic medication non-adherence and its determinants among out-patients with schizophrenia", Malawi Medical Journal, Vol. 36, (Issue 4), pp 288-297 |
| 13 | Chukwuweta C. Onuorah, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji (corresponding author) , Francis Olatunji Aina , Joyce O. Omoaregba. (2023, July), "Burden of care and quality of life of caregivers of persons with schizophrenia in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: A cross-sectional study", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine, Vol. 2, pp 25-32 |
| 14 | Amarachi F. Ohajinwa-Udonna-Ogbue, Simon A. Nwabueze, Nkiru Ezeama, Oriji S. Onyemaechi, Ubajiaka C. Florence, Akujobi N. Comfort, Chimere M. Ohajinwa*. (2023, December), "Prevalence, effects, and factors associated with road rage among drivers in Owerri City, Imo State, Nigeria", Proceedings of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Vol. 16, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | Saheed Olanrewaju Raji , Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji (CORRESPONDING AUTHOR), Adam Ahmad. (2023, May), "Risperidone as a galactogogue of choice in peripartum: A concise review", Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 47, (Issue 1), pp 27-29 |
| 16 | Nwiyi, Obumneme Kenechukwu; Ohaeri, Jude Uzoma; Jidda, Mohammed Said; Danjuma, Ishiak Abioda; Onu, Justus Uchenna; Oriji, Sunday Onyemaechi; Uwakwe, Richard. (2023, August), "Neurological Soft Signs in First Episode Psychosis among Psychiatric Hospital Patients and its Relationship with Dimensions of Psychopathology: A Comparative Study", Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 183-192 |
| 17 | George U Eleje, Charlotte B Oguejiofor , Sunday O Oriji, Kingsley E Ekwuazi,. (2023, August), "Depression, anxiety, and stress and adverse pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women with history of recurrent pregnancy loss in Nigeria", The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine |
| 18 | JU Onu, SO Oriji, TO Iyidobi, R Uwakwe. (2022, April), "Does Contact-Based Learning Influence Medical Students' Attitude to Mental Illness in a Developing Country? A Pre-and Post-Design.", Tropical Journal for Medical Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 19 | Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji (CORRESPONDING AUHTOR), Ifeoma Udigwe, Justus Uchenna Onu, Chigozie Ifeadike, Christian C Ibeh. (2022, June), "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 |
| 20 | Paul Ojieirihiakhi Erohubie, Bawo Onesirosan James, Joyce Ohiole Omoaregba, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji, Chijioke Chimbo, Omigie Ann Erohubie. (2022, May), "Does telephone counselling improve clinic adherence? Findings from a randomised controlled trial in a tertiary centre in Nigeria", International Journal of Telemedicine and Clinical Practices, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 351-372 |
| 21 | Ihechiluru G. Anozie, Bawo O. James, Joyce O. Omoaregba, Sunday O. Oriji (corresponding author), Paul O. Erohubie, Anthony C. Enebe. (2022, April), "Correlates of high-dose antipsychotic prescription amongst outpatients with Schizophrenia in a Nigerian Hospital", South African Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 28 |
| 22 | Fadahunsi KP, Wark PA, Mastellos N, Neves AL, Gallagher J, Majeed A, Webster A, Smith A, Choo-Kang B, Leon C, Edwards C, Oriji SO, Fox TE, Faint V, Car J. (2022, December), "Assessment of Clinical Information Quality in Digital Health Technologies: International eDelphi Study", Journal of Medical Internet Research, Vol. 24, (Issue 12) |
| 23 | Chimbo Chijioke , Oriji Sunday O (corresponding author), Lawani Ambrose O , James Bawo O , Erohubie Paul O , Onu Justus U and Uwakwe Richard. (2022, March), "Relationship between Subjective Quality of Life and Major Depression among Outpatients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Attending a Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution", International Journal of Psychiatry Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-7 |
| 24 | Onu, J., Onyeka, T., Unaogu, N. N., Mohammed, A. D., Okunade, K., Oriji, S., Agom, D., Ekewuba, D., Alumona, C. O., Echieh, C. P., & Ozoagu, A.. (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, (Issue 1) |
| 25 | Justus Uchenna Onu, Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji, Richard Uwakwe. (2021, December), "Medical and Nonmedical Fainting: Separating the Sheep from the Goats", The Nigerian Journal of General Practice, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 45-49 |
| 26 | Sunday Onyemaechi Oriji, Bawo Onesirosan James, Paul Ojieiriaikhi Erohubie, Justus Uchenna Onu, Theclar Ogochukwu Iyidobi, Obumneme Kenechukwu Nwiyi,. (2021, March), "Suicidality In Major Depressive Disorder In A Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital: Is There Any Relationship?", Open Journal of Depression, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 90-102 |
| 27 | JU Onu, SO Oriji, DO Aluh, TC Onyeka. (2021, September), "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 |
| 28 | Richard Uwakwe, Justus U Onu, Sunday O Oriji. (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 |
| 29 | Chijioke Chimbo , Sunday O. Oriji (corresponding author) , Paul O. Erohubie , Bawo O. James , Ambrose O. Lawani. (2021, July), "Pain And Depression Among Adult Outpatients With Osteoarthritis In Nigeria: A Cross‑sectional Study", Asian Journal of Social Health and Behavior, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 116-121 |
| 30 | J. Onu, S. Oriji, T. O. Iyidobi, Francis C Chinawa, J. Ohaeri. (2020, May), "Bridging The Gap On Early Identification And Treatment Of Mental, Neurological And Substance Use Disorders In Sub-Sahara Africa", ECRONICON, Vol. 12, (Issue 9), pp 11-16 |
| 31 | SO Oriji, BO James, SI Akhigbe, PO Erohubie. (2020, November), "Subjective Sleep Quality And Suicidality Among Out-Patients With Schizophrenia In Nigeria", West African Journal of Medicine, Vol. 37, (Issue 6), pp 619-624 |
| 32 | Saheed O Raji, Chinwe F Inogbo, Sunday Oriji, Bawo O James. (2013, July), "Seizures In A Young Adult Nigerian Male Abusing Codeine Containing Cough Syrup", Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 98 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | G.U. Eleje; P. Briggs; G. Delanerolle; S. Wu; Y. Weng; J. Taylor; H. Cavalini; O. Kurmi; S.O. Oriji; D.E. Malachy; C.G. Okafor. (2024, October), "MARIE-Nigeria (WP2a): A mixed-methods study exploring menopause (interim analysis)", British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BJOG), Vol. 131, (Issue 5), pp 3-214 |
| 2 | S O Oriji, J U Onu, O K Nwiyi, C Chimbo, R Uwakwe.. (2024, July), "The Quality of Consultation-Liaison Referrals to Psychiatry Department in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital. A Retrospective Audit.", VcPrint publisher |
| 3 | Richard Uwakwe, Chekwube Uwakwe, Justus Uchenna Onu, Sunday O Oriji. (2024, October), "Surviving as a researcher in poor resource settings: the case of Psychiatrists in Nigeria", |
| 4 | Nwiyi OK , Ohaeri JU , Jidda MS , Danjuma IA , Onu JU , Oriji SO , Uwakwe R. (2023, January), "Pattern of psychopathology and neurological soft signs among first episode psychotic patients in Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Sokoto", Zenodo, Vol. 35, pp 1-2 |
| 5 | Chukwuweta C Onuorah, Sunday O Oriji (PRESENTER), Francis O Aina, Joyce O Omoaregba.. (2023, January), "Burden of care and quality of life of caregivers of persons with schizophrenia in a Nigerian tertiary hospital: A cross-sectional study.", Zenodo, Vol. 35, pp 1-2 |
| 6 | Oriji SO (presenter), James BO, Erohubie PO, ONU JU, Iyidobi TO, Uwakwe R. (2020, December), "Suicidality Among Adult Outpatients With Depression In A Nigerian Psychiatric Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study", Nigeria Medical Association, Awka (NEC) 2020 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "IMPACT OF SLEEP HYGIENE EDUCATION ON SLEEP QUALITY OF MEDICAL STUDENTS IN BENIN CITY" (2026). Ongoing Doctorate project by DR. IGBINOVIA SHERIFAT IKPONMWOSA |
| 2 | "Prevalence and Associated Factors of Substance Abuse among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Nnewi North Local Government Area, Anambra State" (2025). Ongoing Doctorate project by Dr. Okam Chioma Faith |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "ADVANCING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH SCREENING FOR FRAGILE X DISORDERS" (July, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| 2 | Collaborator: "The Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Study" (January, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare, NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Psychiatry Research" (March, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "When caring hurts: chronic back pain, anxiety, and depression among caregivers of chronically ill children in Nigeria." (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Prevalence of mental disorders among people with neurologic conditions in Nigeria: A systematic review" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Cross-National Variations in Mental Health: A Cross-sectional Study on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in sub-Saharan Africans" (January, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Effect of Electronic Short Message Service Reminders on Medication Adherence among Schizophrenic Patients Attending the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic at ABUTH, Zaria" (December, 2025) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Comparative Prevalence and Patterns of Psychiatric Disorders among Combatant and Non-Combatant Nigerian Army Personnel: A Barracks-Based Cross-Sectional Study" (October, 2025) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "CORRELATES OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER AND HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION AMONG PATIENTS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE" (May, 2024) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "PREVALENCE AND SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG PATIENTS WITH POST-STROKE DEPRESSION IN A NIGERIAN TEACHING HOSPITAL" (June, 2024) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Process evaluation of the HIV+D intervention for integrating the management of depression in routine HIV care in Uganda." (January, 2024) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Effect of childhood trauma on positive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia patients: A Cross sectional study" (January, 2024) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "The impact of the early COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mental health during pregnancy and postpartum" (March, 2024) |
| 11 | Reviewer, "FREQUENCY OF THYROID DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH DEPRESSIVE DISORDER" (July, 2023) |
| 12 | Reviewer, "Serum levels of interleukin-33 and mesencephalic astrocyte derived neurotrophic factors in patients with major depressive disorder:Across-sectional comparative design" (December, 2023) |
| 13 | Reviewer, "Correlation between depression and the coexistence of multiple chronic diseases in the elderly in China" (December, 2023) |
| 14 | Reviewer, "Evaluation on the Knowledge and Attitude towards Dementia among Pharmacy Students in Malaysia and Indonesia" (December, 2023) |
| 15 | Reviewer, "Prediction of theEfficacyof Group CognitiveBehavioral Therapy UsingHeartRateVariabilityBased Smart Wearable Devices: A Randomized Controlled Study" (December, 2023) |
| 16 | Reviewer, "Relationship between serum vitamin D and thyroid hormone profiles in male patients with alcohol dependence" (August, 2023) |
| 17 | Reviewer, "Psychiatric presentations of lassa fever in a military hospital in north central Nigeria: a case series" (April, 2022) |
| 18 | Reviewer, "PREVALENCE OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AMONG INTERN RADIOGRAPHERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA" (July, 2022) |
| 19 | Reviewer, "The 5-Item WHO Well-being Index as a Screening Tool for Depression in a Population of Doctors and Nurses in Nigeria during the COVID-19 Pandemic." (May, 2021) |
| 20 | Reviewer, "Determinants of burnout among nurses and midwives at a tertiary hospital in Ghana" (August, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "EBSUTH 5TH MBBS (MAIN 2018 CLASS) FINAL EXAMINATION" (June, 2026 to June, 2026). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "EBSUTH 5TH MBBS MAIN PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS, 2017 SET" (August, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "5th MBBS (Main) Examination @ COOUTH" (August, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty Staff Welfare Committee" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty NUC & MDCN Accreditation Committee" (January, 2026) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty MBBS Induction Planning Committee" (January, 2026) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty Induction Committee" (November, 2025) |
| 5 | Head, "Head of Mental Health Department" (October, 2025) |
| 6 | HOD, "NAU, Department of Mental Health" (December, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, "NAU QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE" (April, 2024) |
| 8 | Resource person, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Staff" (July, 2023 to July, 2023) |
| 9 | Vice Chairman, "NAUTH Ethics and Compliance Committee" (January, 2023) |
| 10 | memeber, "Departmental Exam Committee (Internal Med & Mental Health)" (May, 2023 to May, 2025) |
| 11 | Vice Chairman, "Faculty Quality Assurance & Time Table Committee" (November, 2023) |
| 12 | General Secretary, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)" (December, 2023 to December, 2025) |
| 13 | memeber, "Faculty's Project 200 Targets Committee" (November, 2022) |
| 14 | Lead Officer, "Departmental Information Communication Technology" (January, 2021 to May, 2025) |
| 15 | Lead Officer, "Departmental Covid-19 Response Team" (January, 2021) |
| 16 | memeber, "Provost Administrative space allocation committee" (April, 2021) |
| 17 | Memeber, "Depts of Internal Medicine and Mental Health Exam Committee" (March, 2021 to April, 2023) |
| 18 | memeber, "Committee on development of outstations, NAUTH" (October, 2021) |
| 19 | memeber, "Faculty of Medicine, COVID-19 Monitoring Committee" (January, 2021) |
| 20 | Psychological debriefing of the recently disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), "Nigeria Police Medical Services, Anambra State Command, Awka" (November, 2020 to November, 2020) |
| 21 | memeber, "Clinical Services Monitoring Committee in NAUTH" (November, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "NIGERIA ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL ACADEMICS" (member since 2022), https://www.mdcan.org.ng |
| 2 | Associate Member, "MEDICAL AND DENTAL CONSULTANTS' ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 2019), https://www.mdcan.org.ng |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA" (member since 2018), https:// npmcn.edu.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHIATRISTS IN NIGERIA" (member since 2012), https:/www.apn.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "MEDICAL AND DENTAL COUNCIL OF NIGERIA" - MDCN/R/51348 (member since 2007), https:// www.mdcn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Enhancing National Health Security: The critical rolr of Medical and Dental Consultants in promoting equity and innovation in Nigerians economically challenging landscape.", (Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) Katsina State Chapter), 25th April, 2025 to 29th April, 2025; Katsina State |
| 2 | "Prioritzing mental health needs of Nigerians in a depressed economy: an urgent call for an integrated comprehensive and sustainable intervention.", (Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN)), 25th January, 2025 to 30th January, 2025; Ilorin, Kwara State |
| 3 | "Excellent, Resilient and Equitable Healthcare System Amidst Economic Downturn", (NIGERIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NMA), ANAMBRA STATE BRANCH.), 19th July, 2024 to 20th July, 2024; NMA HOUSE, FMC ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE. |
| 4 | "Excellence in healthcare delivery", (Nigeria Medical Association, Anambra State branch), 23rd July, 2022 to 23rd July, 2022; NMA house, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka. |
| 5 | "Reducing The Burden Of Medical Tourism And Brain Drain In Nigeria: The Way Forward", (Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, NAUTH Nnewi Chapter), 20th December, 2020 to 20th December, 2020; Golden Tulip Hotels, Agulu, Anambra State |
| 6 | "Medical Doctors, Politics And Leadership In The Society: Time For A Paradigm Shift In Medical Training.", (Nigeria Medical Association), 8th December, 2020 to 12th December, 2020; Awka, Anambra State |
| 7 | "Medical Practice & The Rule Of Law", (Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, NAUTH Nnewi Chapter), 4th December, 2020 to 4th December, 2020; Nnewi |
| 8 | "Psychiatry In The 21st Century: Mental Health Services Delivery In A Dwindling Economy: The Way Forward In Nigeria", (Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria), 5th December, 2016 to 9th December, 2016; Benin-City |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "ADVANCING EXCELLENCE IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: INNOVATION TEACHING, ASSESSMENT, AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR COMPETENCY-BASED MEDICAL EDUCATION", (FACULTY OF MEDICINE, NAU), 22nd June, 2026 to 24th June, 2026; NAUTH PERMANENT SITE |
| 2 | "Training Course for Consultants/Supervisors of Dissertations", (Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Surgery), 25th July, 2024 to 25th July, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi |
| 3 | "Orientation for the university's quality assurance committee", (NAU Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification,), 26th March, 2024 to 26th March, 2024; Unizik auditorium, Awka |
| 4 | "Online Search For Healthcare Literature, Using Research4life Hinari", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka/MLA Librarians without Borders/ The Elsevier Foundation/Research4Life), 25th May, 2021 to 26th May, 2021; NAUTH Nnewi Campus |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Research", (Vitalearning Academia), 8th April, 2024 to 9th April, 2024; virtual |
| 2 | "Group Consultation in Lifestyle Medicine", (SOCIETY OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE OF NIGERIA IN COLLABORATION WITH NMA NATIONAL CME/CPD COMMITTEE), 9th August, 2022 to 9th August, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "War- Psychological skills for surviving (coping skills) traumatic events: An overview of PTSD and PSTD Treatment", (International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)), 28th July, 2022 to 28th July, 2022; Zoom |
| 4 | "Role Of Legislators And Traditional Health Practitioners And Leaders In Drug Demand Reduction", (Livia Edegger & ISSUP Global), 4th November, 2020 to 4th November, 2020; Virtual |
| 5 | "A Focus On Drug Treatment And Recovery", (Livia Edegger & ISSUP Global), 6th October, 2020 to 6th October, 2020; Virtual |
| 6 | "Evidence-Based Drug Prevention- Policy And Practice", (International Society of Substance Use [ISSUP Global] ISSUP), 22nd September, 2020 to 22nd September, 2020; Virtual |
| 7 | "Setting The Scene For Drug Demand Reduction In Africa", (International Society of Substance Use [ISSUP] ISSUP), 16th September, 2020 to 16th September, 2020; Virtual |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "COVID-19 Pandemic Update", (NOVARTIS & MDCN), 1st August, 2021 to 1st August, 2021; Virtual |
| 2 | "Mental Health Practice In The Post COVID-19 Pandemic Era", (Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN)), 3rd December, 2020 to 3rd December, 2020; Virtual |
| 3 | "End SARS Psychological Debriefing Of The Recently Disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS)", (Nigeria Police, Anambra State Command, Awka), 18th November, 2020 to 19th November, 2020; Awka |