Over the years, MANSAG has grown into a vibrant network of thousands of UK based Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Radiographers and other Clinicians of Nigerian heritage who collaborate to advance professional excellence at home and abroad. That growth has been shepherded by a line of visionary Presidents whose stewardship has shaped our Association’s work.
Beginning with the pioneering tenure of Dr. Hosea Gana (1997 – 2001) and stretching to the current leadership of Dr. Jide Menakaya (2024 – Date), each President has built on the foundations laid by predecessors, strengthening and elevating the MANSAG voice across the world. Here is a list of our past MANSAG Presidents:
First President: Dr. Hosea Gana
Secretary: Dr. Calistus Nwosu
Tenure: 1997 - 2001Second President: Dr. Olu Obaro
Secretary: Dr. Vincent Okafor
Tenure: 2001 - 2005Third President: Dr. Stanley Okolo
Secretaries: Dr. Silas Gimba and Dr. Abiodun Fakokunde
Tenure: 2005 - 2009Fourth President:Dr. Dilly C. Anumba
Secretary: Dr. Ellie Okiri
Tenure: 2009 - 2012Fifth President: Dr. Jacob A. Akoh
Secretary: Dr. Ibrahim Imam
Tenure: 2012 - 2015Sixth President: Dr. Babatunde A. Gbolade
Secretary: Dr. Rotimi Jaiyesimi
Tenure: 2015 - 2018Seventh President: Dr. Ibrahim I. Bolaji
Secretary: Dr. Chris Agbo
Tenure: 2018 - 2021Eighth President: Dr. Chris Agbo
Secretary: Dr. Kingsley Enohumah
Tenure: 2021 - 2024
MANSAG was formed in 1997 after cross fertilization of ideas amongst Nigerian doctors resident in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Jide Menakaya was inaugurated as the 9th President of MANSAG at the 27th Annual General Meeting held in Manchester.
Here is a list of past Presidents of the Medical Association of Nigerian Specialists Across Great Britain.
| PAST PRESIDENTS | TENURE | PAST SECRETARIES |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Agbo | 2021-2024 | Kingsley Enohumah |
| Ibrahim I. Bolaji | 2018-2021 | Chris Agbo |
| Babatunde A. Gbolade | 2015-2018 | Rotimi Jaiyesimi |
| Jacob A. Akoh | 2012-2015 | Ibrahim Imam |
| Dilly C. O. Anumba | 2009-2012 | Ellie Okiri |
| Stanley Okolo | 2005-2009 | Silas Gimba / AbiodunFakokunde |
| OluObaro | 2001-2005 | Vincent Okafor |
| Hosea Gana | 1997-2001 | Calyptus Nwosu |