Our Committees

Conference Management Committee

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Conference Management Committee is to support the implementation plan as approved by NEC at our annual conferences in conjunction with the hosting LOC with the sole of seamless execution of the conference objectives and avoiding friction.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Composition: The Committee shall consist of six members from the six zones, excluding the Chair making a total of 7 members; and to compliment the LOC of the hosting Institution or Agency. The criteria for membership are: the member is technology and ICT compliant, and committed to the Society.

Term of Office: The term of office is 2 year for each member.

COMMITTEE terms of reference

The members of the Conference Management Committee are appointed by Council upon recommendation by the President from the PPSN membership.

 
The Committee's responsibilities shall include the following:
  • Support the conference implementation plan as approved by Council during our annual conferences in conjunction with the hosting LOC
  • Support as required for implementation of the conference activities, including:
    1. Work with the hosting LOC to secure and store PPSN conference materials and distribution of such to registered participants.
    2. Assist the PPSN Finance Team during the Onsite Conference Registration for participants
    3. Taking charge and ensuring that the needed facilities for our Technical and Poster Sessions are in place at our Conferences with minimal supervision from the EiC and the Editorial Team
    4. Taking charge of the Opening Ceremonies and all such others as may be directed at our Conferences
  • Putting in place security checks such that non members cannot access the technical sessions and vendors are restricted to specific areas
  • Putting in place, locations designated and tagged conference photographers etc. making sure that participants are not exploited with indiscriminate photo shoots and prices. Anyone who wants anything special can ask for it but not to force everyone to pay N500 or more for unconsented photos.
  • They should have in place small CCTV footage conveniently placed to monitor the on goings in the conference venue such that loss of items will not be encountered during the conference again.
  • The CMC is at liberty to constitute sub-committees based on their ToRs, but such subcommittee membership must reflect a minimum spread of the PPSN family with the approval of the President in Council

APPOINTMENTS

The Chairperson and members shall be appointed by the PPSN Council upon recommendation by the President.

COMMUNICATION WITH THE COUNCIL

The Committee Chair will communicate with the Council in order to update, advise and keep them apprised of all relevant areas of work currently under the control of the Committee. The CMC Chair shall present a detailed typed and bounded report with the electronic version of the conference activities to the Council within one month of the last conference.

MEETINGS

  • An initial planning and logistics meeting will be held with the next host organization before the Pre-Conference Council meeting.
  • Following the conference, a thirty to sixty-minute teleconference meeting will be held every month during early planning stages (November to February).
  • Meetings will generally be held via electronic means such as telephone or videoconference

GOVERNANCE

  • All recommendations and decisions of the CMC shall be made by consensus.
  • Quorum shall be required at meetings where a decision and/or recommendation are being made. A quorum is 50% of the members of the committee.
  • Votes are passed based on the majority of those present.
  • All decisions and/or recommendations shall be submitted to the PPSN Council for final approval.
  • The Chair shall ensure that a record of all decisions and recommendations of the Committee is maintained
 

Conference Management Committee Members

Prof Mobolanle O. Oniya fppsn

Committee Chair

Dr Ebenezer Amawulu

South South

Dr Gerald Ugagu

South East

Dr Asiyina Elihu

North East

Dr Ishaya Kato Auta

North West

Dr Lois Nanzing

North Central

Dr Lanre Adeyekun

South West

Honours and Privileges (HAP)

Terms of Reference:

  • Vetting procedures and processes including for honours and awards during our conferences which covers honours to deserving members, oral, poster presentations etc.
  • Recommending individuals to council on issues concerning honours. For individuals to be so honoured, all processes must be concluded latest August 15th. This will aid for preparations of materials for honouree

APPOINTMENTS

The Chairperson and members shall be appointed by the PPSN Council upon recommendation by the President.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Composition: The Committee shall consist of six members from the six zones, excluding the Chair making a total of 7 members. The criteria for membership are: the member with good moral and research knowledge, and committed to the Society.

Term of Office: The term of office is 2 year for each member

 

COMMUNICATION WITH THE COUNCIL

The Committee Chair will communicate with Council in order to update, advise and keep them apprised of all relevant areas of work currently under the control of the Committee. The HAP committee through their Chair shall present a detailed typed and bounded report with the electronic version of their activities to the Council within one month of the last conference.

MEETINGS

Meetings will generally be held via electronic means such as telephone or videoconference.

GOVERNANCE

  • Support the conference implementation plan as approved by Council during our annual conferences in conjunction with the hosting LOC
  • All recommendations and decisions of HAP shall be made by consensus.
  • Quorum shall be required at meetings where a decision and/or recommendation are being made. A quorum is 50% of the members of the committee.
  • Votes are passed based on the majority of those present.
  • All decisions and/or recommendations shall be submitted to the PPSN Council for final approval.
  • The Chair shall ensure that a record of all decisions and recommendations of the Committee is maintained
  • The Chair shall ensure that a record of all decisions and recommendations of the Committee is maintained.
 

Honours and Privileges (HAP) Committee Members

Prof Kabiru Abdullahi fppsn

Committee Chair

Prof Agnes Awharitoma

South South

Prof Nduka Rose Obiezue

South East

Dr Elkanah S. Obadiah fppsn

North East

Dr Ruqayyah H. Muhammad

North West

Prof Jael Yohanna

North Central

Prof Olusola Ojurongbe

South West

Ethics, Research & Professional Development (ERPD)

Terms of Reference:

  • Vetting products, goods, services requiring Society’s endorsement
  • Support for Education, and Research Studies that could involve grants
  • Planning and conducting courses in conjunction with the Parasitology and Public Health Institute

APPOINTMENTS

The Chairperson and members shall be appointed by the PPSN Council upon recommendation by the President.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Composition: The Committee shall consist of six members from the six zones, 5 members from our partners (support base) and the Chair making a total of 12 members. The criteria for membership are: the member with good moral, research knowledge, and committed to the Society.

Term of Office: The term of office is 2 year for each member.

 

COMMUNICATION WITH THE COUNCIL

The Committee Chair will communicate with Council in order to update, advise and keep them apprised of all relevant areas of work currently under the control of the Committee. The ERPD Chair shall present a detailed typed and bounded report with the electronic version of the activities to the Council every six months, and during conferences.

MEETINGS

Meetings will generally be held via electronic means such as telephone or videoconference

GOVERNANCE

  • All recommendations and decisions of the ERPD shall be made by consensus.
  • Quorum shall be required at meetings where a decision and/or recommendation are being made. A quorum is 50% of the members of the committee.
  • Votes are passed based on the majority of those present.
  • All decisions and/or recommendations shall be submitted to the PPSN Council for final approval.
  • The Chair shall ensure that a record of all decisions and recommendations of the Committee is maintained.
 

Ethics, Research & Professional Development (ERPD)

Prof Santaya L. Kela fppsn

Committee Chair

Prof Okpok Okon

South South

Prof Nkiru Orji

South East

Prof Grace Olasehinde

South West

Prof Maryam Suleiman fppsn

North East

Prof. Musa Dogara

North West

Dr Dung Pam

North Central

Dr Sunday Isiyaku

Sight Savers

Dr Franca Olamiju

MITOSATH

Dr Ben Nwobi

RTI

Dr Hilary Adie

UNICEF

Dr Obiageli Nebe

NTD Department, FMOH

Communications Team (CT)

Terms of Reference:

  • To assist the President, Publicity Secretary and Society in issues relating to communications and logistics as regards the new social media and documentations.
  • All other assignments as shall be directed to the CT from time to time by the President in Council

APPOINTMENTS

The Chairperson and members shall be appointed by the PPSN Council upon recommendation by the President.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Composition: The Committee shall consist of six members from the six zones, excluding the Chair making a total of 7 members. The criteria for membership are: the member with high ICT knowledge, good moral, and committed to the Society.

Term of Office: The term of office is 2 year for each member

 

COMMUNICATION WITH THE COUNCIL

The Committee Chair will communicate with Council in order to update, advise and keep them apprised of all relevant areas of work currently under the control of the Committee.

MEETINGS

Meetings will generally be held via electronic means such as telephone or videoconference.

GOVERNANCE

The Chair shall ensure that a record of all decisions and recommendations of the Committee is maintained.

 

Communications Team Members

Dr Austin Abah

Chair

Mr Bernard Okolugbo

South South

Dr Chukwudi Egbuche

South East

Dr Quazzim Junaid

North East

Dr Aminu Bala Yabo

North West

Mr Emmanuel Onah Isegbe

North Central

Dr Bamidele Akinsanya

South West