NIGERIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
ABUJA 2026
49TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
Centre and SuitesAsokoro, Abuja
Welcome Address
On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee and the entire orthopaedic community in the Federal Capital Territory and Nigeria, it is my honour and privilege to welcome all delegates, faculty members, partners, exhibitors, and guests to the 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigeria Orthopaedic Association, holding here in the beautiful city of Abuja.
This year’s conference brings us together at a pivotal moment in our nation’s healthcare journey. The theme, “Access to orthopaedic care in Nigeria: Challenges and opportunities,” reflects the realities we confront daily—gaps in service delivery, workforce limitations, infrastructural constraints, and the rising burden of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. Yet, it also highlights the immense potential within our reach: innovations in technology, expanding training capacity, evolving practice models, and the collective expertise of dedicated professionals committed to improving patient outcomes.
Our carefully curated subthemes further deepen this conversation:
- Impact of Artificial Intelligence & Robotics in Modern Orthopaedics in Nigeria
As global orthopaedic practice embraces automation, precision surgery, and data‑driven decision‑making, Nigeria must position itself to harness these tools responsibly and effectively. - Group practice: the future of private Orthopaedic care in Nigeria
With rising demand for specialized services, collaborative practice models offer sustainable pathways for quality, efficiency, and improved patient access.
Pre-Conference Courses
Before the main conference, we are delighted to host two high‑impact pre‑conference courses led by distinguished national and international faculty:
- Complex Primary and Revision Knee Arthroplasty including Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Arthroscopy with Dry Laboratory and Artificial Joint
These sessions are designed to strengthen surgical proficiency and expose participants to evolving global standards.
Community Engagement
In the spirit of service and community engagement, this year’s meeting will also feature a Free Orthopaedic and Trauma outreach in FCT. This initiative reflects our commitment to extending care to underserved populations and demonstrating the practical relevance of our conference theme.
We are grateful to our partners, sponsors, and the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites for providing a conducive environment for learning, collaboration, and professional growth. Abuja welcomes you with its warmth, hospitality, and vibrant cultural landscape.
As we gather over these six days, I encourage you to engage deeply—share knowledge, challenge assumptions, build networks, and explore new frontiers in orthopaedic science and practice. Together, we can shape a future where every Nigerian has equitable access to quality musculoskeletal care.
I wish you a productive, inspiring, and memorable conference experience.
Welcome to Abuja. Welcome to NOA 2026.
Dr. Aker Kenneth Ityo
Chairman, Local Organizing Committee
49th NOA Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference 2026
Conference Focus
Theme & Subthemes
Access to orthopaedic care in Nigeria: Challenges and opportunities
Subtheme 1
Impact of Artificial Intelligence & Robotics in Modern Orthopaedics in Nigeria
Subtheme 2
Group practice: the future of private Orthopaedic care in Nigeria
Pre-Conference Courses
Complex Primary and Revision Knee Arthroplasty
Including Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty
Knee Arthroscopy
With Dry Laboratory and Artificial Joint
Community Engagement
Free Orthopaedic and Trauma Outreach
In the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
WELCOME TO ABUJA
49th NOA AGM 2026
NOA ABUJA 2026
49TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
Local Organising Committee
Meet the dedicated team of Doctors behind the 2026 NOA 49th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference
Dr. Aker Kenneth Ityo
Chairman, LOC
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Iwuafor, Raymond Uche
Secretary, LOC
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Olukemi Lawani
Chairman, Scientific Subcommittee
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Akomjon Mandus
Chairman, Logistics Subcommittee
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Efosa Obamwonyi
Chairman, Medical Outreach & CSR Subcommittee
Abuja, Nigeria
Prof. Michael Bundepuun Ode
Chairman, Security Subcommittee
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Robert Abah
Chairman, Protocol, Registration & Brochure Design Subcommittee
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Peter Anebi Ejembi
Chairman, Welfare Subcommittee
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Christian Chukwuemeka Madubueze
Member, LOC
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. (Professor) Ibrahim Yanmis
Member, LOC
Abuja, Nigeria
Professor C.O. Onyebuchi Chukwu, OON FWACS FACS FICS
Member, LOC
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Okedinachi Enweani
Member, LOC
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Ofodile Peace Uchenna
Member, LOC
Abuja, Nigeria
Dr. Faith Nankling Dagu
Member, LOC
Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, FCT Nigeria
Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites
The conference will be held at the prestigious Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites, located in the serene and secure environment of Asokoro, Abuja. This venue offers world-class facilities and a conducive atmosphere for learning and collaboration.