…..as Professor Oliver Ezechi bags award of Excellence
From left : Prof. Innocent A. Ujah ; the award recipient, Prof. Oliver Ezechi and Dr. Habib Sadauki, President of SOGON
The 57th Annual General Meeting of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) held in Kano had come and gone with bliss and memories.
The President of SOGON, Dr. Habib M. Sadauki, while expressing his delight stated among others that, the conference represents an extraordinary opportunity for members to come together united by shared passion for advancing the field of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
He said further in his address that, the collective dedication of members towards improving Women’s health and ensuring safe and comprehensive healthcare is the driving force behind the exceptional work they do.
He reminded members that, their shared mission extends beyond the conference walls and resonates within the Medical Institutions, lives of patients they serve and the broader healthcare landscape of the Nation.
Theme and Sub theme of the event are : “The Tragedy of Maternal deaths in Nigeria: our collective responsibility” while Sub themes include : Elimination of cervical cancer: The role of HPV Vaccination ; Unmet Needs of Family Planning: The way forward ; Brining an end to the menace of female urogenital fistula.
The meeting was intellectually stimulating, professionally enriching cum knowledge exchange.
Professor Oliver Ezechi a renowned O & G was given a Distinguished Service Award of Excellence in Research by the time honoured SOGON.
It is worthy of note that Prof. Oliver Ezechi is Director of Research and head of the research group for Maternal and child health at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Yaba, Lagos and had notably conducted research on all the themes of the 57th SOGON Annual General Meeting – Kano (2023)
In response to the award, Prof. Oliver Ezechi said, “Being honored with an award like this by one’s teachers and peers is truly something to treasure. I accept this award with humility and a renewed determination to persist in serving humanity through research. SOGON is a society of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians in Nigeria, and this prestigious award represents the highest recognition for distinguished service in the area of women’s health research, both nationally and internationally. I feel privileged to be among the select few who have received this award. I am truly grateful to both God and the society”, Prof. Ezechi concluded.
