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
Second President: Dr. Olu Obaro
Secretary: Dr. Vincent Okafor
Third President: Dr. Stanley Okolo
Secretaries: Dr. Silas Gimba and Dr. Abiodun Fakokunde
Fourth President:Dr. Dilly C. Anumba
Secretary: Dr. Ellie Okiri
Fifth President: Dr. Jacob A. Akoh
Secretary: Dr. Ibrahim Imam
Sixth President: Dr. Babatunde A. Gbolade
Secretary: Dr. Rotimi Jaiyesimi
Seventh President: Dr. Ibrahim I. Bolaji
Secretary: Dr. Chris Agbo
Eighth President: Dr. Chris Agbo
Secretary: Dr. Mike Nosa-Ehima
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.
The Association’s governing body, entrusted with day‑to‑day governance, strategy and member support.
| 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 |
