EKO 2026 FACULTY DIRECTORY

Distinguished Speakers & Faculty

Meet the renowned cardiologists, international guest faculty, and scientific leaders delivering keynote addresses and masterclasses.

🗓️ Timetable & Programme ← Overview

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Keynote Plenary Faculty

★ Keynote

Prof. O.O. Ogunkunle

Memorial Lecturer & Keynote Speaker

🏛️ University College Hospital (UCH) / University of Ibadan • Nigeria

Lecture Topic:

"Asuquo Antia Memorial Lecture"

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall (Main Auditorium) ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 11:30 - 13:00

Eminent Professor of Paediatric Cardiology and Former President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society.

★ Keynote

Prof. Ovie Onakpoya

Memorial Lecturer & Cardiothoracic Surgeon

🏛️ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) • Nigeria

Lecture Topic:

"Fabian Udekwu Memorial Lecture"

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 10:05 - 10:30

Renowned Professor and Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon with extensive contributions to open-heart surgery in West Africa.

★ Keynote

Prof. Okechukwu S. Ogah

Memorial Lecturer & Lead Investigator

🏛️ University College Hospital (UCH) / University of Ibadan • Nigeria

Lecture Topic:

"Alfred C. Ikeme Memorial Lecture: The Utility of Cardiac Registries in Mapping National Disease Burden"

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 11:00 - 11:30

Distinguished Professor of Cardiology, clinical epidemiologist, and pioneer of major Nigerian cardiovascular registries.

★ Keynote

Prof. Augustine Odili

NCS President & Keynote Speaker

🏛️ University of Abuja / University of Abuja Teaching Hospital • Nigeria

Lecture Topic:

"Presidential Address & Digital Health: Unleashing AI in ECG Diagnosis"

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall (Main Auditorium) ⏰ Day 1 & Day 3 | Plenary Sessions

President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, and Global Lead on Digital Hypertension & Sudden Death Surveillance.

★ Keynote

Dr. Asishana Osho

International Keynote Speaker & Transplant Surgeon

🏛️ Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) / Harvard Medical School • United States

Lecture Topic:

"The Prospect of Cardiac Transplantation in Nigeria"

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 11:30 - 12:30

Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School.

★ Keynote

Dr. Akinsanya Olusegun-Joseph

Keynote Speaker & Senior Cardiologist

🏛️ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) • Nigeria

Lecture Topic:

"Picking Up a Career in Cardiology: Opportunities & Pathways"

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 11:30 - 12:30

Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Academic Mentor dedicated to postgraduate cardiovascular career development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

★ Keynote

Emeritus Prof. S.I. Omokhodion

Distinguished Plenary Faculty

🏛️ University College Hospital (UCH) / University of Ibadan • Nigeria

Lecture Topic:

"Paediatric Cardiology in Nigeria: How Far Have We Gone?"

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 09:45 - 11:00

Doyen of Paediatric Cardiology in West Africa and Former President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society.

★ Keynote

Prof. Bode Falase

Plenary Faculty & Surgical Lead

🏛️ Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) • Nigeria

Lecture Topic:

"Surgical Perspective: Progress Made & Rheumatic Valve Interventions"

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall ⏰ Day 1 & Day 2 | Plenary Symposia

Professor and Chief Cardiothoracic Surgeon, pioneering institutional open-heart surgery programs and valve repair protocols in Lagos.

★ Keynote

Dr. Yemi Johnson

Plenary Faculty & Interventional Lead

🏛️ First Cardiology Consultants, Lagos • Nigeria

Lecture Topic:

"The Role of Local & International Collaboration in Advanced CV Care"

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 09:45 - 11:00

Pioneering Interventional Cardiologist, Medical Director of First Cardiology Consultants, and leader in coronary intervention in Nigeria.

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Faculty, Session Chairs & Presenters

Distinguished Plenary Faculty

Prof. Simeon Isezuo

🏛️ Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Adult Cardiology Practice in Nigeria: How Have We Fared?

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 09:45 - 11:00

Professor of Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist with vast clinical leadership in adult cardiology across West Africa.

Specialist Faculty & Lead Trialist

Prof. Dike Ojji

🏛️ University of Abuja Teaching Hospital • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

The Pan African Hypertension Clinical Registry & HTN Guideline Evidence

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 09:00 & 12:00

Professor of Preventive Cardiology, leading multinational hypertension clinical trials and registries across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Specialist Faculty & Cardiomyopathy Lead

Prof. Kamilu Karaye

🏛️ Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital / Bayero University Kano • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

The Nigerian Cardiomyopathy (NEAR) Registry & Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in CV Patients

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 09:00 & 15:30

Professor of Medicine & Cardiology, Lead Investigator for the Nigerian Cardiomyopathy (NEAR) Registry.

Specialist Faculty & Clinical Trialist

Prof. Adeseye Akintunde

🏛️ Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

IMPACT-RHD Trial: Improving Secondary Prevention via Azithromycin

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 1 & Day 2 | Plenary Sessions

Professor of Cardiology, Expert in Rheumatic Heart Disease and Secondary Prevention Trials.

Specialist Faculty & Paediatric Lead

Prof. Olukemi Ige

🏛️ Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

The National Rheumatic Heart Disease Registry: Preliminary Report

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 15:35 - 16:30

Professor of Paediatric Cardiology and National Coordinator of the Nigerian Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Registry.

International Specialist Faculty

Prof. Tina Slusher

🏛️ University of Minnesota / Global Health Paediatrics • United States

Presentation Topic:

Pain Management in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 11:00 - 12:00

Professor of Paediatrics and Global Critical Care Specialist.

International Specialist Faculty

Prof. Sunita Maheshwari

🏛️ RxDx Healthcare & Teleradiology Solutions • India

Presentation Topic:

Counselling of Patients and Parents of Children with Congenital Heart Disease

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 11:00 - 12:00

Senior Paediatric Cardiologist and Pioneer in Fetal Cardiology Counselling.

Specialist Faculty & Electrophysiologist

Dr. Ijeoma A. Ekeruo

🏛️ McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston • United States

Presentation Topic:

Closing the Data Gap on Arrhythmias in Nigeria: From Anecdote to Evidence

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 2 • ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 17:00 - 18:30

Associate Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Director of Arrhythmia Services.

Specialist Faculty & Electrophysiologist

Dr. Brian Vezi

🏛️ Ethekwini Heart Centre, Durban • South Africa

Presentation Topic:

Conduction System Pacing (His-Bundle & LBBAP) and ICD Selection

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 2 • ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 17:00 - 18:30

Consultant Electrophysiologist, Expert in Conduction System Pacing and Sudden Cardiac Death Stratification.

Specialist Faculty & Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Tayo Addo

🏛️ UT Southwestern Medical Center / First Cardiology • United States

Presentation Topic:

Pharmaco-invasive & Primary PCI Late After Myocardial Infarction

📍 Arthur Mbanefo B & Asian Hall • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 & 16:30

Interventional Cardiologist with deep expertise in complex PCI and pharmaco-invasive STEMI strategies.

Specialist Faculty & Clinical Debater

Dr. Ramon Moronkola

🏛️ Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Grand Debate: Advanced Imaging is Superior for Primary Prevention Risk Stratification

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 09:15 - 10:00

Consultant Cardiologist and Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Specialist.

Specialist Faculty & Clinical Debater

Dr. Isiguzo Godsent

🏛️ Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Grand Debate: Clinical Risk Scores are Best for Population Prediction

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 09:15 - 10:00

Consultant Physician & Cardiologist, Clinical Epidemiologist.

Specialist Faculty & Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Tosin Majekodunmi

🏛️ Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, Lagos • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

TAVR & PTMC: Early Experience and a Way Forward in Nigeria

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 2 • ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 08:00 - 09:00

Interventional Cardiologist and Structural Heart Interventionist.

International Specialist Faculty

Dr. Sivakumar K.

🏛️ Institute of Cardio-Vascular Diseases, MMM Chennai • India

Presentation Topic:

Recent Innovations in Interventions in Paediatric Cardiology

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 08:00 - 08:30

Senior Consultant Paediatric Interventional Cardiologist.

Digital Health Faculty

Mr. Sri Varriseddy

🏛️ REAN Foundation • United States

Presentation Topic:

Trust First, Then Technology: Catching Illness Early with AI

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 10:00 - 10:40

Founder and Chief Technologist at REAN Foundation, focusing on AI in remote patient monitoring.

Allied Health Specialist Faculty

ADNS Aina

🏛️ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Allied Practitioner Perspective: How Have We Improved Over the Years?

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 09:45 - 11:00

Assistant Director of Nursing Services and Chief Cardiac Care Nurse.

Session Chair & Former President NCS

Prof. Amam Mbakwem

🏛️ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Symposium 1 & Digital Health Plenary

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 1 & Day 3 Plenary Sessions

Professor of Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist, Former President of the Nigerian Cardiac Society.

Session Chair & Dean

Prof. Mahmoud Sani

🏛️ Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital / Bayero University Kano • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Adult Cardiology 1A (Heart Failure)

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Professor of Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist.

Session Chair & Senior Cardiologist

Prof. Ayo Ogunmodede

🏛️ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Opening Ceremony & Asuquo Antia Memorial Lecture

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 11:30 - 13:00

Professor of Medicine and Cardiology.

Session Chair & Paediatric Cardiologist

Prof. B.A. Ekure

🏛️ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Paediatric Sessions & Hotlines

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 & Day 2 Sessions

Professor of Paediatric Cardiology.

Session Chair & Paediatric Cardiologist

Prof. W. Sadoh

🏛️ University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Paediatric Cardiology 1A & Debates

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 & Day 2 Sessions

Professor of Paediatric Cardiology.

Session Chair & Senior Cardiologist

Prof. Charles Anjorin

🏛️ University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Adult Cardiology 4 & Industry Symposia

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 08:00 - 09:15

Professor of Medicine & Cardiology.

Session Chair & Cardiologist

Prof. Rasaq Adebayo

🏛️ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Adult Cardiology 1B & Industry Sessions

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 & Day 2 Sessions

Professor of Medicine and Cardiology.

LOC Chairman & Session Chair

Dr. Folasade Daniel

🏛️ Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Alfred C. Ikeme Memorial Lecture & Grand Debate

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 1 & Day 3 Plenary Sessions

Consultant Cardiologist and Chairman Local Organizing Committee (NCS 2026).

Session Chair & Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Obinnaya Emerole

🏛️ Federal Medical Centre / Private Practice • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Interventions & Acute Coronary Care 1A & 2A

📍 Arthur Mbanefo B • ⏰ Day 1 & Day 2 Sessions

Consultant Cardiologist with specialization in coronary and structural interventions.

Session Chair & Cardiologist

Dr. Wole Kushimo

🏛️ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) / University of Lagos. • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Valvular Interventions & Interventional Sessions

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 2 • ⏰ Day 2 & Day 3 Sessions

Consultant Cardiologist and Interventional Specialist.

Session Chair & Paediatric Cardiologist

Prof. Adeola Animasahun

🏛️ Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

Session Chair: Future of CV Care & Digital Health Plenary

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall • ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 10:00 & 11:30

Professor of Paediatric Cardiology.

Oral Abstract Presenter

Dr. Boma Oyan

🏛️ University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AC003: Health-Related Quality of Life Assessment in Heart Failure: Insights Across Two Tertiary Centers

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Cardiology Fellow and Clinical Researcher.

Oral Abstract Presenter

Dr. Omokorede O. Ademowo-Olusanya

🏛️ University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AC020: Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Heart Failure Phenotypes

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Cardiology Senior Registrar and Epidemiologist.

Oral Abstract Presenter

Dr. A.V. Ofordile

🏛️ Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AC043: Patterns of Short-Term Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Heart Failure

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Consultant Physician and Cardiologist.

Oral Abstract Presenter & Registrar

Dr. Oladimeji Adebayo

🏛️ University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AC049: Depression Defines a Distinct Non-Cardiopulmonary Symptom Phenotype in Acute Heart Failure

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Consultant Cardiologist and Clinical Researcher.

Oral Abstract Presenter

Dr. O. J. Faboyinde

🏛️ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AC054: Relationship between QT Interval and LV Geometry in Chronic Heart Failure Patients

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Cardiology Clinical Fellow.

Oral Abstract Presenter

Dr. C.T. Onyema

🏛️ University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AC061: Bendopnoea and Echocardiographic Markers of Congestion in Nigerian Chronic HF Outpatients

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Consultant Physician and Cardiologist.

Oral Abstract Presenter & Physiologist

Ms. Ikhmat K. Malik

🏛️ Cardiovascular Physiology Group • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AC080: Echocardiography Service Delivery in Nigeria: A Survey of Workforce Models and Laboratory Practice

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Chief Cardiac Physiologist and Sonographer.

Oral Abstract Presenter

Dr. Amaewhule O.U.

🏛️ University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

PD011: A Case of Large FO-ASD with Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Pulmonary Vein Stenosis

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Paediatric Cardiology Registrar.

Oral Abstract Presenter

Dr. O.O. Ojo

🏛️ Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

PD012: Spectrum of Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Surgery at a Tertiary Hospital in South-Western Nigeria

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Paediatric & Congenital Heart Surgeon.

Oral Abstract Presenter & Surgeon

Dr. Yahaya Baba Adamu

🏛️ Federal Medical Centre, Keffi • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

CS002/CS003: Evolution of Local Cardiac Surgical Capacity & Establishing Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at FMC Keffi

📍 Asian Hall • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon.

Oral Abstract Presenter & Perfusionist

Dr. Lateef Olabisi Okeleji

🏛️ Babcock University Teaching Hospital / LASUTH • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AP002: Perfusion Practice Patterns And Cardiopulmonary Bypass Parameters In Open-Heart Surgery

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 2 • ⏰ Day 1 (23rd Sept) | 08:30 - 09:45

Chief Clinical Perfusionist.

Oral Abstract Presenter

Dr. Michael U. Ochem

🏛️ Multi-Centre Hypertension Research Initiative • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AC037: Baseline Characteristics, Treatment Patterns and Control in Multi-State HTN Study

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 08:00 - 09:00

Clinical Research Fellow in Hypertension.

Oral Abstract Presenter & International Investigator

Dr. Clovis Nkoke

🏛️ Buea Regional Hospital / University of Buea • Cameroon

Presentation Topic:

AC070: Orthostatic Blood Pressure Changes in Adults with Diabetes in Cameroon

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 2 (24th Sept) | 08:00 - 09:00

Associate Professor and Consultant Cardiologist.

Oral Abstract Presenter & Interventional Fellow

Dr. Mohamed Abu Nada

🏛️ Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

AC004: Advanced Cardiac MRI at Nizamiye Hospital: Case Series in Challenging Diagnoses

📍 Arthur Mbanefo Hall 1 • ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 08:00 - 09:00

Consultant Cardiologist and Advanced Cardiac MRI Specialist.

Oral Abstract Presenter & Cathlab Operator

Dr. Alaa Naim

🏛️ Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

IC004: Primary PCI in Acute STEMI: 2-Year Experience at Nizamiye Hospital

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 2 • ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 08:00 - 09:00

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist.

Oral Abstract Presenter

Dr. Mayowa Olalekan Obawole

🏛️ Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) • Nigeria

Presentation Topic:

IC003: Cathlab Procedures in LMIC Public Hospital (LASUTH): 3-Year Experience

📍 Silas Daniyan Hall 2 • ⏰ Day 3 (25th Sept) | 08:00 - 09:00

Cardiology Senior Registrar and Cathlab Fellow.