…..As Professor Oliver Ezechi bags Award of Excellence
L-R: 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 held in Kano was held recently 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 stated 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: “The Tragedy of Maternal deaths in Nigeria: Our collective responsibility” and Sub theme:
Elimination of cervical cancer: The role of HPV Vaccination.
Professor Oliver Ezechi a renowned O & G was given a Distinguished Service Award of Excellence in Research.
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 few who have received this award. I am truly grateful to both God and the society.”