Over the years, MANSAG has grown into a vibrant network of over 5,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, radiographers and other clinicians of Nigerian descent 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:
President: Hosea Gana
Secretary: Calyptus Nwosu
Tenure: 1997 - 2001President: Olu Obaro
Secretary: Vincent Okafor
Tenure: 2001 - 2005President: Stanley Okolo
Secretaries: Silas Gimba and Abiodun Fakokunde
Tenure: 2005 - 2009President: Dilly C. Anumba
Secretary: Ellie Okiri
Tenure: 2009 - 2012President: Jacob A. Akoh
Secretary: Ibrahim Imam
Tenure: 2012 - 2015President: Babatunde A. Gbolade
Secretary: Rotimi Jaiyesimi
Tenure: 2015 - 2018President: Ibrahim I. Bolaji
Secretary: Chris Agbo
Tenure: 2018 - 2021President: Chris Agbo
Secretary: 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 |