47th PPSN Conference

Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria

...an agenda of developing parasitology and public health issues that responds to African needs...

47th PPSN Conference

...scholars in the university system as lecturers and research fellows, training others for research and service...

...developing a more robust and distinctly ambitious curriculum for the teaching of Entomology and Parasitology...

47th PPSN Conference

...networking in teaching, direct intervention against diseases and management of programs with varying health outcome needs...

...networking in teaching, direct intervention against diseases and management of programs with varying health outcome needs...

About PPSN

About Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria

The society has come a long way since 1973 when it was founded in Calabar. At the early period of its founding, PPSN, then known as the Nigerian Society for Parasitology (NSP) has limited membership. It was primarily based in the six Nigerian universities that were in existence at that time. A few of these universities then had postgraduate courses in Zoology with opportunities for parasite biology research options at the doctoral level. Parasitology and entomology and public health were restricted to the discovery of new parasites and in a few case, the description of the parasite fauna. Others that studied abroad had interest in parasites of animals of European interest. The founding of the society by graduates from such programs marked the beginning of the network and the reason for its research and capacity development base. The founding members were exemplary scholars and remained within the university system as lecturers and research fellows. Since there were few universities at the time, the network was simple and contacts easy requiring very little formality. The agenda was basic to developing parasitology that responds to African needs and training others for research and service. Read more...

 

Mission

To make PPSN the first to be consulted for authoritative view, credible and knowledge products, as well as evidence-based opinion on issues that the most impact on parasite and public health problems in Africa.

 

Vision

To be the most visible partner in high policy impact research, capacity development and knowledge management, for effective control of parasitic diseases and agents of public health problems for the rapid socio-economic development of Nigeria and by extension, Africa.

 

Focus areas:

  • to develop an AFrican curriculum for the training and practice of parasitology and entomology which responds to local needs
  • to build the capacity and development of a critical mass of doctoral level scholarships for the continent
  • practical engagement in intellectual discourse, knowledge production, policy definition and intervention against diseases and their agents
  • development of network of intellectuals that set the health system research agenda
  • developing an agenda for dialogue between researchers and bureaucrats and developing a working relationship between government andd intellectuals for disease control in Nigeria
  • international engagement and visibility of locally trained Nigerian health system scientists in the control of diseases, the promotion of the credibility of the Nigerian educational systems

 

We have a nation wide coverage with spread in the following zones:

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Our Executive Members (2021 - 2024)

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Prof Sammy Sam-Wobo fzsn, fppsn

President

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Prof Gideon Amuga fppsn

Vice President

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Prof Danaan A. Dakul fppsn

Secretary

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Dr Mercy Ezeunala

Asst. Secretary

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Prof Angela Ekwunife fppsn

Treasurer

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Dr Olabanji Surakat

Fin. Secretary

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Dr Seni Barka James

Publicity Secretary

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Prof Gloria Wokem fppsn

Internal Auditor

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Prof Uwem Ekpo fppsn

Editor-in-Chief

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Dr Ehizogie Egbeobauwaye

Editorial Assistant

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Prof Innocent Omalu

Business Manager

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Prof Chinyere Ukaga fppsn

Ex-Officio I

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Prof Martins Aisien fppsn, fzsn

Ex-Officio II

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Prof Kabiru Abdullahi fppsn

Co-Opted Member I

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Prof Mobolanle Oniya fppsn

Co-Opted Member II

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Prof Musa M. Dogara

Coordinator - NorthWest

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Prof Mrs Rebecca Napthali

Coordinator - NorthEast

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Dr Yoila Malann

Coordinator - NorthCentral

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Prof Nkiru Orji

Coordinator - SouthEast

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Dr Babatunde Adewale

Coordinator - SouthWest

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Mrs. Mofe Pajiah

Coordinator - SouthSouth

 

Our Board of Trustees

Prof. Ekanem Ikpi Braide fppsn, FAS

Member, Board of Trustee

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Prof. Chiedu Felix Mafiana fppsn, fzsn

Member, Board of Trustee

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Prof. Oladele Akogun

Member, Board of Trustee

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Prof. Oladele Olusiji Kale FAS

Member, Board of Trustee

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Prof Martin Gbemi Ogbe fppsn

Member, Board of Trustee

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Dr. Margaret Ariyibo Mafe fppsn

Member, Board of Trustee

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Mr. Abubakar Bobboyi Jijiwa MFR

Member, Board of Trustee

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Prof. Bertram E. B. Nwoke fppsn, FAS

Member, Board of Trustee

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Prof. Martins S. O. Aisien fppsn, fzsn

Member, Board of Trustee

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Prof. Rowland I. S. Agbede fppsn

Member, Board of Trustee

 
 

College of Fellows

 

Fellowship of the Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria (FPPSN), the highest honour of the Society, shall be conferred on deserving individual who have followed guidelines, met terms and conditions for the award including:

  • Immense contribution to the Society,
  • Good financial commitment, and
  • Consistence in the attendance of Conference
 

List of PPSN Fellows are:

  • Prof. E. O. Ogunba (Late)
  • Prof. I. Okpala (Late)
  • Prof. M. N. Mohammed (Late)
  • Prof. A. D. W. Acholonu
  • Prof. U. K. Enyenihi
  • Prof. M. O. E. Iwuala
  • Prof. R. A. Ogunsuyi (Late)
  • Prof. A. O. Anya
  • Prof. (Chief) T. J. Princewill
  • Prof. Eka I. Braide
  • Prof. C. O. E. Onwuliri (Late)
  • Prof. L. D. Edungbola
  • Prof. J. P. Fabuyi
  • Prof. M. G. Ogbe
  • Prof. R. I. S. Agbede
  • Prof. B. E. B. Nwoke
  • Prof. C. F. Mafiana - 2012
  • Prof. Christine I. Eneanya - 2012
  • Prof. Grace O. Adeoye (Late) - 2012
  • Prof. Uche Amazigo - 2014
  • Prof. A. Tukur - 2014
  • Prof. F. Okafor (Late) - 2014
  • Prof. N. Umeche - 2015
  • Prof. Elizabeth U. Amuta - 2015
  • Prof. O. A. Amali - 2015
  • Prof. M.S.O. Aisien - 2017
  • Prof. C.E. Okaka - 2017
  • Prof. S.L. Kela - 2017
  • Prof. E. Abubakar (Late) - 2017
  • Prof. Maryam Suleiman - 2017
  • Prof. Halimatu S. Idris (Late) - 2017
  • Prof. I.N.S. Dozie - 2017
  • Dr. Margaret A. Mafe - 2017
  • Prof. Olubunmi Otubanjo - 2019
  • Prof. Obioma Nwaorgu - 2019
  • Prof. Chinyere Ukaga - 2019
  • Prof. K. Abdullahi - 2019
  • Prof. S. O. Sam-Wobo - 2019
  • Prof. G. A.Amuga - 2021
  • Prof.D. A.Dakul - 2021
  • Prof. Chinyelu A. Ekwunife - 2021
  • Dr. E. S. Obadiah - 2021
  • Prof. Gloria N. Wokem - 2021
  • Prof. M. O. Oniya - 2021
  • Prof. U. F. Ekpo - 2021
  • Prof. E. A.Omudu - 2021

Our Partners

Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria

World Health Organisation

SIGHTSAVERS

ASTMH

World Federation of Parasitologists

Delta State University

Neglected Tropical Disease Network

Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

MITOSATH

National Space Research and Development Agency

RTI International

NOUN

Health | Environment | Advocacy | Learning Foundation

Important Notices

  • KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
    The Keynote address of the 47th PPSN Conference comes on the 12th of October, 2023 by 9.00 AM at Grand Amari Hotels and Resort, Graceland Estate Egbeada, Owerri.

  • COLLOQUIUM:
    Activities of the PPSN 47th Conference and 50th Anniversary shall also inlcude a Colloquium delivery on PPSN at 50: Global Control, Elimination and Eradication of Public Health Diseases - A Reflection at the Grand Amari Hotels and Resort, Graceland Estate Egbeada, Owerri on Thursday, 12th October, 2023 between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM.

  • Dinner and Awards:
    The PPSN 50th Anniversary Dinner and Awards comes up on Thur., 12th Oct., 2023. Dress code is formal.

Requirements for PPSN Membership

1. Pay N5,000 for membership application fee

2. Pay N10,000 for membership annual dues for the year 2023, 2024 as at 7th, October, 2022 going forward.

A. Offline Registration:

1. Pay the above fees to PPSN GTB Account No.: 0027247210

2. Send evidence of payment both as SMS and email to 08033199315 via WhatsApp and banjisurakat@gmail.com.

3. After that, to the same number above also via WhatsApp, send the following details:

    1. Full names
    2. Contact address
    3. Sex
    4. Occupation
    5. Phone number
    6. Area of interest
    7. Email address

B. Online Registration:

1. Complete your Membership Application Form: (please click the Join PPSN button below);

2. Upon completion of the Application Form, please follow Payment Instruction on Step 2 of the Application Form.

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Existing Members Annual Dues Payment

1. Pay N10,000 for membership annual dues for the year 2023, 2024 as at 7th, October, 2022 going forward to PPSN GTB Account No.: 0027247210

2. Send evidence of payment both as SMS and email to 08033199315 via WhatsApp and banjisurakat@gmail.com.

PPSN at 50 and 47th Annual Conference Registration Information.

The PPSN at 50 and 47th Annual Conference comes up between 10/10/2023 and 14/10/2023.

1. Complete the Conference Registration Form by clicking the register now button below

2. Upon completion of the Registration Form, please follow Payment Instructions on Step 2 of the Registration Form.

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