WACP Conference 2026
Golden Jubilee • 50 Years
Learn from Africa's Healthcare Leaders
Hear from renowned physicians, researchers, and healthcare innovators who are shaping the future of medicine in West Africa and beyond
Sir Samuel Manuwa Lecture
An honorary lecture delivered at the 50th Nigeria Chapter AGSM — Ibadan 2026
Dr. Obike Godswill Ibegbulam
BM, BCH, FWACP
Dressor of Haematology & Blood Transfusion Medicine
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Consultant Haematologist / Blood Transfusionist — UNTH, Enugu
With over three decades of experience in clinical practice, teaching, research, and healthcare leadership, Dressor Ibegbulam has made significant contributions to blood transfusion medicine, sickle cell disease research, haemostasis, and medical education across Nigeria and beyond.
A respected mentor and scholar, he has trained numerous specialists and published extensively in national and international journals, advancing haematology practice and transfusion safety in West Africa.
He is a longstanding College Elder, examiner, and update / training resource faculty of the West African College of Physicians. He served meritoriously as Faculty Secretary and Faculty Chairman of Laboratory Medicine (Nigerian Chapter).
Dressor Ibegbulam is happily married with children.
Symposium Speakers
Distinguished thought leaders sharing insights at the cutting edge of medical education and practice
Dr. Tinuade Ogunlesi
Optimising Clinical Training Pathways Through Smart, Accessible Educational Technologies
Innovative digital solutions enhance medical education and Dressional development. Medical educators, trainees, and practitioners need to be equipped with practical insights into how to leverage accessible technologies to improve learning outcomes, efficiency, and equity in clinical training.
Dr. Uchenna Onubogu
Technology-Enabled Competency-Based Assessment in Postgraduate Medical Education
The quest for competency-based postgraduate medical education necessitates more robust, comprehensive, and continuous assessment systems. Technology-enabled approaches, which target enhanced validity, reliability, efficiency, and learner engagement, offer powerful solutions for high-quality physician training and patient care in the twenty-first century.
Dr. Maxwell Anah
The Evolution of Medical Education: From Traditional Temple-Based Learning to Contemporary Digital Pedagogy
Tracing the journey of medical training from its temple-based origins to modern digital education, this lecture explores how simple, smart technology delivers virtual lectures and drives clinical training and patient care in today's healthcare landscape.
Dr. Adedamola Dada
Dr. Sunday O. Ochigbo
Paediatric Symposium
Chairman, Faculty of Paediatrics — Nigeria Chapter
Dr. Ochigbo serves as the Moderator for the Paediatric Symposium, bringing extensive experience in paediatric medicine and faculty leadership within the West African College of Physicians.
Pre-Conference Master Classes
Intensive virtual master classes designed to equip physicians with practical knowledge for career advancement and leadership
Prof. Ajibade Omololu
From Salary to Sustainable Wealth: Building Financial Intelligence as a Physician
Master Class I · Wed 8th July 2026 · 7:00–8:00 am
FWACS, FRCS — Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Medical Director, Banby Multi-Specialist Hospitals, Ibadan.
Prof. Wilson Sadoh
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Master Class II · Thu 9th July 2026 · 7:00–8:00 am
FWACPaed — Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, UBTH and Provost, College of Health Sciences, University of Benin, Benin City.
Prof. A. Ilesanmi & Dr. A. Dada
Interfacing with Policy Makers as a Leader in the Health Sector
Master Class III (Parallel Sessions) · Fri 10th July 2026 · 7:00–8:00 am
Speaker A: Prof. Abiodun Ilesanmi, DSc, OON — Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist and Former Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Speaker B: Dr. Adedamola Dada, FWACS — Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Former Chief Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Meta, Lagos.
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