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Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria · Est. 1969
Est. 1969 · Nigeria's premier eye-health association

Advancing Ophthalmology across Nigeria

The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria unites eye-care professionals to promote excellence in clinical practice, research and public-health advocacy.

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Sub-specialty groups, YOF & the NJO

The OSN's showcase of its Subspecialties, Young Ophthalmologists & its frontier Journal

Access the OSN's network of sub-specialties, publish in the nation's leading ophthalmic journal, follow academic trends, and join the next generation of ophthalmologists in the Young Ophthalmologist Forum.

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Sub-Specialties

Find activities and scientific publications of the OSN's 7 subspecialties

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The YOF Network

Connect and collaborate with the next generation of Nigerian ophthalmologists through the Young Ophthalmologist Forum of the OSN.

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Nigerian Journal of Ophthalmology

Publish in OSN's peer-reviewed journal and access a rich library of ophthalmological research — the leading ophthalmic journal in Nigeria.

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the OSN Membership

New to the OSN? Choose your membership

Associate Member

For residents/trainee ophthalmologists

₦50,000 /year

Early rate (on/before 14 Jul 2027). Early ₦50,000 · Late ₦60,000.

  • Member directory access
  • Journal access & full CME
  • YOF membership
  • Access to the Annual General Meeting of the OSN
  • Annual Conference access
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Consultant / Diplomate

For diplomates & consultant ophthalmologists

₦100,000 /year

Early rate (on/before 14 Jul 2027). Early ₦100,000 · Late ₦120,000.

  • Member directory access
  • Journal access & full CME
  • Access to the Annual General Meeting of the OSN and full voting rights
  • Committee eligibility
  • Annual Conference access
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Leadership

Meet the executive team

The president of the OSN
Dr. Gloria Patrick-Ferife
President
The vice president of the OSN
Dr. Abdulkadir Rafindadi
Vice President
The secretary general of the OSN
Dr. Tarella Sarimiye
Secretary General
The assistant secretary general of the OSN
Dr. Cyril Obasuyi
Asst. Secretary General
The treasurer of the OSN
Dr. Anya Kalu
Treasurer
The financial secretary of the OSN
Dr. Chinedu Okeke
Financial Secretary
The public relations officer of the OSN
Dr. Sewuese Bitto
Public Relations Officer
The immediate past president of the OSN
Dr. Abiola Oyeleye
Ex-Officio I
The immediate past secretary of the OSN
Prof Olusola Olawoye
Ex-Officio II
The chairman of the NPMCN Ophth
Prof Charles Bekibele
Chairman Faculty of Ophthalmology, NPMCN
The chairman of the WACS Ophth
Prof Nkiru Kizor-Akaraiwe
Chairman, Faculty of Ophthalmology, WACS
The Editor of the NJO
Prof Bolutife Olusanya
Editor, Nigerian Journal Of Ophthalmology