The Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) Edo State Chapter on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, honoured the newly elected President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Afekhide Ernest Omoti, with a reception at the MDCAN lounge, led by Chairman Prof. Rita Momoh.
In her speech, Prof. Momoh praised Prof. Omoti for his exemplary qualities and commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery with integrity.
Prof. Momoh said the reception is to celebrate one of their own and a seasoned clinician, researcher, and administrator.
In his response, Prof. Omoti, accompanied by his wife, Prof. Caroline expressed gratitude for the support he received from the OSN and the Department of Ophthalmology at UBTH,emphasizing that their belief in him played a crucial role in his successful candidacy for the NMA presidency.
Prior to his election as NMA President, Prof. Omoti served as the Chairman of the Edo State Branch of the NMA and Chairman, National Eye Health Committee.
He is a distinguished Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at UBTH and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Benin (UNIBEN).
Dignitaries present at the reception included, Dr. Emmanuel Osaigbovo (CMAC UBTH), who represented the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu, Dr. Philip Osho (DCMAC Clinicals), Prof. Adebola Ehizele (DCMAC Research and Ethics), Chairman Edo NMA, Dr. Eustace Oseghale, Dr. Benson Okwara, Chairman MDCAN UBTH, Dr. Leonard Atsikidi, Ex-Secretary Edo NMA.
Others are, Dr. (Mrs) Tina Ideh, Managing Director of Prime Optical , Prof. Valentina Okeigbeme, HOD Department of Ophthalmology UBTH, Prof. Adesuwa Osahon, Dr. Jeremiah Iguma, Secretary MDCAN UBTH, Prof. (Mrs) Edema Omolabake, Prof. (Mrs) Catherine Ukponmwan, former DVC UNIBEN, Prof. Waziri Erameh, Prof. Vivian Osagiona, Prof. (Mrs) Omolade Awodu, HOD Department of Hematology UBTH, Dr. Emmanuel Ighodaro, Ex-Chairman Edo NMA,
Dr. Lucy Eriba, Vice Chairman MDCAN UBTH, Dr. Emeka Okoh, Dr. Bodeno Ehis, Dr. Osayem Otabor-Olubor, among others.
Prof. Omoti was elected on Saturday, 2nd May 2026, during the NMA’s Annual General Congress and Delegates Meeting held in Kano. He is to steer the affairs of the Association for the next two years.
