Editorial Team

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The Editor-in-Chief is the most senior among all the editors and he is saddled with the administrative functions of the journal. The Editor-in-Chief takes total responsibility of the journal and has the final authority in decisions regarding the journal content, reviewed manuscripts and resolution of complaints or appeals .

Lawson O. OBAZENU
MB;BS., MPH( in view)
Chief Resident
Department of Surgery
Federal Medical Centre,
Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria
Email ID: lawsonfasa@gmail.com
Tel: +234 816 264 5620

DEPUTY EDITOR
The role of the deputy editor is to assist the Editor-in-Chief on administrative issues regarding journal management.

Hammed Olalekan OYEWO
Registra (MBBS)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Federal Medical Centre,
Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria
Email ID: lekamm@yahoo.com
Tel: +2348136784003

EDITORIAL CONSULTANT
They are saddled with the responsibilities of providing inputs to the Editor-in-Chief on managing issues of scientific misconduct, plagiarism, complaints and appeals.

1. Stanley N. C ANYANWU
Professor of Surgery, MB;BS, FMCS, FWACS, FWACS, FACS
Department of Surgery
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital,
Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
Email ID: editornjcp@yahoo.com
Tel: +234 803 712 0040

2. B.G. Muhammad BABAGANA
Professor of Ortorhinolaryngology (MB;BS, FWACS ) Provost, College of Medicine
Yobe State University Teaching Hospital
Damaturu , Yobe State, Nigeria
Email: bmahmad61@gmail.com
Tel: +234 802 363 8638

ASOCIATE EDITORS
The associate editors perform the role of primary assessment of the manuscripts that are suitable for publication. They also carry out research of topics for editorials, liaison with authors, reviewers and other board members as well as coordinating peer review and editorial/ proof check of manuscripts.

1. Oladimeji ADEBAYO
MB;BS, CertSPSS, MHPM, MMed (in view),AMNIM,MWACP
Senior Registrar(Cardiology)
Department of Medicine
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
Email ID : doctorladi@yahoo.com
Tel: +2348056582113
SCOPUS page:https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57194329853

2. Olalekan Abdul-Rasheed TIJANI
M.B.B.S;MWACP MPH(in view)
Senior Registrar
Department of Epidemiology and Community Health
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital,
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
Email ID; drtijjrash@gmail.com
Tel: +234 803 582 4301

3. Selowo, Temitope Toluse
B.Sc. (Biochemistry), MB;BS, MPH (in-view)
Senior Registrar
Chemical Pathology
Jos University Teaching Hospital
Jos,Plateau State, Nigeria
Email ID- selowomd@gmail.com
Tel: +234 803 351 2454

4. Fahd Yahaya HASSAN
MB;BS, Pg. Cert Surgery, MPH
Senior Registrar
Department of Plastic Surgery
Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital / National Reconstructive Plastic Surgery & Burns Center, Korle-bu Teaching Hospital
Sokoto/Nigeria and Accra/Ghana
Email ID- fahddeen@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +234-8038550092 / +233-503520045

5. Dr Besong Ngem AKOTANCHI
Registrar
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Calabar/ Cross River State/ Nigeria.
Email ID: drbesongngem@gmail.com
Tel: +234 806 707 0451

6. Dr Junaid Muhammad HABIB
MB;BS
Department of Paediatrics
Federal Medical Centre
Nguru,Yobe State, Nigeria
Email: junaidhabib61@gmail.com
Tel: +234 806 540 8034

7.Ayomide Emmanuel OGUNSANYA
BDS
Registrar
Department of Family Dentistry
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria
Email: otunba.yomide@gmail.com
Tel: +234 814 265 6345

8. Shuaibu Ibrahim ONORUOYIZA
MBBS, LMH, MHE, cert PGESD, cert in research science,
Registra
Department of Anaesthesia
Federal medical centre
Katsina, katsina state, Nigeria
Email ID: shuaibu02@gmail.com
Tel: +234 806 959 5150

9. Oba Onisoman AZAH
BDS
Department of Dental and Maxillofacial surgery.
Federal Medical Centre
Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria
Email: obaazah@gmail.com
Tel: +234 796 933 7966

10. Chukwunonso JAC-OKEREKE
MB;BS, MWACS
Senior Registra
Department of Surgery
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
Parklane , Enugu State, Nigeria
Email: Jac-Okereke.research@gmail.com
Tel: +234 803 500 4528

PAST EDITOR-IN- CHIEF
Dr. Ehiosun Aigbomian
Consultant orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
Department of Orthopaedic & Traumatology
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
+234 8034 925 551

EDITORIAL ADVISERS
The team comprises of Nigerian and international medical professionals with vast knowledge and experience in the field of Medicine and clinical practice. The members are chosen on the basis of their proficiency in their various specialties in medicine. They help to guide , advocate and promote the development of the journal. More so, they can perform the function of identifying topics for special issues.

1. Prof. Temitope Oluwagbenga ALONGE
MBBS Ib., MD Leic., FRCS Edin, FWACS Ortho & Trauma, FPA, FICS, FIPMA-UK, CSFIEC-UK
Professor of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Ibadan
Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon,
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
Email: temitopealonge@gmail.com
Tel: +234 803 323 4279

2. Prof. Titus IBEKWE
Professor of Ortorhinolaryngology
Department of Ortorhinolaryngology
University of Abuja Teaching Hospital
Abuja, Nigeria
Email: ibekwets@yahoo.com
Tel: +234 8033 4843 80

3. Prof. Martins Merenikwu MADU
Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Calabar, Nigeria
Email : mmeremiku@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +234 803 674 2377

4. Prof. Asindi A. ASINDI
Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health
Department of Paediatrics and Child Health
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Calabar, Nigeria
Email: asindi.asindi@yahoo.com

5. Prof. B.T. UGWU
Professor of Surgery and Consultant Surgeon
University of Jos Teaching Hospital
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Email: ugwub@yahoo.com
Tel: +234 803 703 2909

6. Prof. B.I . EZE
Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Ituku Ozalla , Enugu State, Nigeria
Email: xy3165767@yahoo.com
Tel: +234 803 316 5767

7..Prof. Abdulmumin Hassan Rafindadi
Professor of Pathology , Former CMD ABUTH Zaria;
Department of Histopathology
Ahmadu Bello University/ Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Email ID: muminirafindadi@yahoo.com
Tel: +234 803 700 1948

8. Prof. Isaac Folorunsho Adewole
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan,
Department of Obstetrics and gynaecology
University College Hospital,
Ibadan, Oyo state , Nigeria
Email : ifadewole@yahoo.co.uk
Tel : +234 813 173 3602

9. . Prof. M. A Durosimi
Professor of Haematology,
Department of Haematology
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital
Ile-Ife, Osun State , Nigeria
Email: mdurosin@gmail.com
Tel : +234 803 329 8205

10. Prof. Ayodele O. FALASE
Professor of Medicine, Former Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan
Department of Medicine
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Email: aofalse@gmail.com

11. Prof. Innocent A. I. UJAH
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Department of Obstetrics and gynaecology
Jos University Teaching Hospital
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

12. Thomas ( Tom) D. THATCHER
M.D , Consultant family physician
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota , USA
Email: Thatcher.Thomas@mayo.edu

13.. Prof. Adesola OGUNNIYI
Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
Email: aogunniyi892@gmail.com
Tel: +234 803 809 4173

14. Babagana M. ABUBAKAR
MB;BS , FWACS, FICS, Consultant Urologist/ Lecturer
Department of Surgery
University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital
Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Email: bgmustapha2003@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +234 806 714 1477

15. Prof. W. A. SHOKUNBI
Professor of Haematology
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Email: wuraolashokunbi@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +234 802 290 3245

16. Prof. Basil N OKEAHIALAM
M.B;B,S (Ib), FWACP, FACP
Professor of Medicine/Consultant Physician & Cardiologist
Department of Medicine
University of Jos & Jos University Teaching Hospital
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Email: okeahbas@unijos.edu.ng
Tel: +234 805 1499 271

17. I. O. Morhasson BELLO
Consultant / Senior lecturer, Obstetrics and gynaecology
Department of Obstetrics and gynaecology
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
Email: onembello@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +234 803 478 4402

18. Adamu ATTERWAHMIE
MB;BS, FWCAS, consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist,
Department of Obstetrics and gynaecology
Federal Medical Centre ,
Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria
Email: atterwahmie@gmail.com
Tel: +234 803 664 7641

19. Ugochukwu A. EZE
Consultant ophthalmologist
Department of Ophthalmology
Katsina Eye Centre
Katsina, Katsina state, Nigeria
Email: ugorexeze@gmail.com
Tel: +234 703 155 7006

20. Modupe KUTI
Consultant/ Senior Lecturer
Department of Chemical Pathology
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria
Email: modupekuti@yahoo.com

21. Akeem Deji BOLARINWA
Consultant Public Physician/Senior Lecturer
Department of Epidemiology and Community Health
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Email: bolarinwa.oa@unilorin.edu.ng
Tel: +234 803 514 7130