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... OR View Documentary...
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:
Zones
Members
Conferences
Journals
Our Executive Members (2021 - 2024)
Prof Sammy Sam-Wobo fzsn, fppsn
President
Prof Gideon Amuga fppsn
Vice President
Prof Danaan A. Dakul fppsn
Secretary
Dr Mercy Ezeunala
Asst. Secretary
Prof Angela Ekwunife fppsn
Treasurer
Dr Olabanji Surakat
Fin. Secretary
Dr Seni Barka James
Publicity Secretary
Prof Gloria Wokem fppsn
Internal Auditor
Prof Uwem Ekpo fppsn
Editor-in-Chief
Dr Ehizogie Egbeobauwaye
Editorial Assistant
Prof Innocent Omalu
Business Manager
Prof Chinyere Ukaga fppsn
Ex-Officio I
Prof Martins Aisien fppsn, fzsn
Ex-Officio II
Prof Mobolanle Oniya fppsn
Co-Opted Member I
Prof MDA Bunza
Co-Opted Member II
Prof Musa M. Dogara
Coordinator - NorthWest
Prof Mrs Rebecca Napthali
Coordinator - NorthEast
Dr Yoila Malann
Coordinator - NorthCentral
Prof Nkiru Orji
Coordinator - SouthEast
Dr Babatunde Adewale
Coordinator - SouthWest
Mrs. Mofe Pajiah
Coordinator - SouthSouth
Our Board of Trustees
Prof. Ekanem Ikpi Braide fppsn, FAS
Member, Board of Trustee
Prof. Chiedu Felix Mafiana fppsn, fzsn
Member, Board of Trustee
Prof. Oladele Akogun
Member, Board of Trustee
Prof. Oladele Olusiji Kale FAS
Member, Board of Trustee
Prof Martin Gbemi Ogbe fppsn
Member, Board of Trustee
Dr. Margaret Ariyibo Mafe fppsn
Member, Board of Trustee
Mr. Abubakar Bobboyi Jijiwa MFR
Member, Board of Trustee
Prof. Bertram E. B. Nwoke fppsn, FAS
Member, Board of Trustee
Prof. Martins S. O. Aisien fppsn, fzsn
Member, Board of Trustee
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
- Prof. Andy Ogochukwu Egwunyenga - 2023
- Prof. Alexander Bababunmi Odaibo - 2023
- Prof. Florence Onyemachi Nduka - 2023
- Dr. Sunday Isiyaku - 2023
- Prof. Abdulhamid Ahmed - 2023
- Prof. Olaoluwa Pheabian Akinwale - 2023
- Chief Benjamin Chukwuemeka Nwobi - 2023
- Dr. Ehizogie Egbeobauwaye- Adeyemi - 2023
- Dr. Samuel Ugbomoiko - 2023
- Prof. Rebecca Samuel Naphtali - 2023
- Prof. Okpok Eta Okon - 2023
- Prof. Nkeiruka Mary-Kate Orji - 2023
- Prof. Dennis Nnanna Aribodor - 2023
- Prof. Oninye Mkpola Ukpai - 2023
- Prof. Kenneth Opara - 2023
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
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