| Abbreviation | NiMSA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1968 |
| Type |
|
| Purpose | Representation of the Nigerian Medical Students Association at the Local, National and International Level |
| Headquarters | Abuja, Nigeria |
Membership | About 65,000 Members |
Official language | English |
President | Onwubuya Moses Chukwujekwu |
Parent organization | Nigerian Medical Association |
| Affiliations | International Federation of Medical Students' Associations |
The Nigerian Medical Students' Association (NiMSA)[1] is the official umbrella organization of all medical students studying in recognized medical schools in Nigeria, irrespective of their nationalities. It is the official student arm of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)[2][3] (Act Cap 221 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria).
History
In 1968, a group of students founded NiMSA to represent Nigerian medical students in Nigeria and the diaspora, bringing the Nigerian medical students together as one body to discuss ideas, share information, and voice opinions and concerns. Since then, the Nigerian Medical Students Association has grown and evolved into a large student-representative body. NiMSA attained[4] full membership status with the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) in 1970, creating an environment for research collaboration and opportunities for recognition and internships at WHO, WMA, WFPHA, UNESCO, UNFPA, UN, and the like, along with 1.3 million medical students in over 100 countries worldwide.
Past President
The Association has these past presidents to date.
| S/N | Year | Names |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968/1969 | Dr Dayo Majekodunmi |
| 2 | 1979/1980 | Dr Olasunkanmi Oyetunde |
| 3 | 1981/1982 | Dr Chimaroke Nnamani |
| 4 | 1982/1983 | Dr Fred Ikechi Okwara |
| 5 | 1986/1987 | Dr Alex Obiogolo |
| 6 | 1987/1988 | Dr Chuma Okoroji |
| 7 | 1987-1988 | Dr Abdul Ishaq Funsho |
| 8 | 1988-1989 | Dr Oranu Ibekie |
| 9 | 1989-1990 | Dr A. Adebayo |
| 10 | 1991/1992 | Dr Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi |
| 11 | 1995-1997 | Dr Ibrahim Kana |
| 12 | 1997-1998 | Dr Donald Osarunwese |
| 13 | 1998-2000 | Dr Aliyu idi Hong |
| 14 | 2000-2001 | Dr Abgonu Innocent Abgonu |
| 15 | 2002 | Dr Jerry Ohikere |
| 16 | 2003 | Dr Uche Nwadike |
| 17 | 2004 | Dr Tuko Tari Moses |
| 18 | 2005/2006 | Dr Tokunbo Awe Temitope |
| 19 | 2007 | Dr Odoemena Obinna |
| 20 | 2008 | Dr Hameed Oguntade |
| 21 | 2009 | Dr Patrick Ezie |
| 22 | 2010 (4 Months) | Auwal Shanono |
| 23 | 2010 (6 months) | Dr Ifeanyichi Ifechi Martilord |
| 24 | 2011-2012 | Dr Omobude Eilojie |
| 25 | 2013 | Dr Bashir Maru |
| 26 | 2014 | Dr Eche Ugochukwu |
| 27 | 2015 | Dr Seriki Murtala Ishola |
| 28 | 2016 | Dr Haruna Musa Kereng |
| 29 | 2017 | Dr Nwekpa Williams |
| 30 | 2018 | Dr Boris Nwachukwu |
| 31 | 2019 | Dr Josiah Ngibo |
| 32 | 2020 | Dr Ogunmefun Michael Kunle |
| 33 | 2021 | Danbuba Umar Muhammad |
| 34 | 2022 | Webster Onuorah Jideofor |
| 35 | 2023 | Ejim Egba Clement |
| 36 | Present | Onwubuya Moses Chukwujekwu |
Member Schools
| Region | Name Of Institution | Acronym |
|---|---|---|
| North Central | Benue State University Medical Students Association | (BESUMSA) |
| Jos University Medical Students Association | (JUMSA) | |
| University of Ilorin Medical Students Association | (ILUMSA) | |
| University of Abuja Medical Students Association | (UAMSA) | |
| Bingham University Medical Students Association | (BHUMSA) | |
| North West | Usman Danfodio University Medical Students Association | (UDUMS |
| Ahmadu Bello University Medical Students Association | (ABUMSA) | |
| Kaduna State University Medical Students Association | (KASUMSA) | |
| Bayero University Medical Students Association | (BUMSA) | |
| Federal University Birnin Kebbi Medical students’ association | (FUBIMSA) | |
| North East | University of Maiduguri Medical Students Association | (UMMSA) |
| Gombe State University Medical Students Association | (GSUMSA) | |
| Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Medical Students Association | (ATBUMSA) | |
| South West | Olabisi Onabanjo University Medical Students Association | (OOUMSA) |
| Babcock University Association of Medical Students | (BUAMS) | |
| Lagos State University Medical Students Association | (LASUMSA) | |
| Association of Medical Students in University of Lagos[5] | (AMSUL) | |
| University of Ibadan Medical Students Association | (UIMSA) | |
| Obafemi Awolowo University Medical Students Association | (IFUMSA) | |
| Bowen University Medical Students Association | (BAMS) | |
| Ladoke Akintola University Medical Students Association | (LAUMSA) | |
| Afe Babalola University Medical Students Association[6] | (AMSA) | |
| Ekiti State University Medical Students Association | (EKSUMSA) | |
| South East | Abia State University Medical Students Association | (ABSUMSA) |
| Nnamdi Azikwe Medical Students Association | (NAUMSA) | |
| Ebonyi State University Medical Students Association | (EBSUMSA) | |
| University of Nigeria Medical Students Association[7] | (UNMSA) | |
| Enugu State University Medical Students Association | (ESUMSA) | |
| Alex Ekwueme Federal University Medical Students Association | (AE-FUMSA) | |
| Imo State University Medical Students Association | (IMSUMSA) | |
| Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University Medical Students Association | (COOUMSA) | |
| South South | Igbinedion University Medical Students Association | (IUMSA) |
| Delta State University Medical Students Association | (DUMSA) | |
| Ambrose Ali University Medical Students Association | (AAUMSA) | |
| University of Benin Medical Students Association | (UBEMSA) | |
| Niger Delta University Medical Students Association | (NDUMSA) | |
| Port Harcourt University Medical Students Association | (PUMSA) | |
| Rivers State University Medical Students Association | (RSUMSA) | |
| University of Calabar Medical Students Association | (CUMSA) | |
| University of Uyo Medical Students Association | (UUMSA) |
About NiMSA
The purpose of creating NiMSA was to integrate Medical students across medical colleges in Nigeria and to allow its members to take their vision and making them a reality.
NiMSA allows its Members to create an impact on the local level on many global health topics through carrying out activities.
Organizational structure
For the over 45 member medical student associations to work together, NiMSA has created an organizational structure that facilitates the completion goals and coordination of all activities. The main pillars of NiMSA international structure are as follows:
- The Executive Council
The Executive Council is responsible for the daily running of the association and deals with issues such as publicity, internal and external relations, administration, finances, fundraising, partnerships, correspondence e.t.c.
- The President,
- The Vice President of Internal Affairs, and External Affairs,
- The Presidents of registered member Medical Student Associations,
- The Secretary-General,
- The Treasurer,
- The Public Relations Officer,
- The Directors of Standing Committees,
- The Immediate Past President,
- Other officers were appointed by the President.
- The Standing Committees
NiMSA creates an impact at the grassroots through active medical students, and it works on activities, projects, and campaigns that align with the international strategy set at the General Assembly, a
ait all manifeot through sn specifteamslds called Standing Committees.
The Standing Committees; The Standing Committees are nine in number, each focusing on topics that are of high value to the Nigerian Medical Students, and they include;
- Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH),
- Standing Committee on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV and AIDS (SCORA),
- Standing Committee on Medical Education (SCOME)
- Standing Committee on Human Rights & Peace (SCORP),
- Standing Committee on Professional Exchange (SCOPE),
- Standing Committee on Research Exchange (SCORE),
- Standing Committee on Environmental and Population Activities (SCOEPA)
- Standing Committee on Capacity Building (SCOCB),
- Standing Committee on Policy Implementation (SCOPI).
- Standing Committees governed by Directors, selected by the NiMSA President, who is supported by a team generally consisting of one Local Liaison Officer from every Medical Student Association {MSA}. They are in charge of the standing committee's sessions at their MSAs and contribute to general tasks on the development of their standing committees.
- The General Assembly
The General Assembly is the highest authority and policy-making body of NiMSA, where members decide on the annual priorities, elect the national officials and vote on organizational issues. The General Assembly convenes annually in the 1st week of November at the medical school with the hosting rights, and composes of delegates/representatives (maximum of 10) of all registered member medical student associations.
The General Assembly scrutinizes and criticizes the activities of the Standing Committees, and the Presidency. The General Assembly also elects the members of the Executive Council and Officers Council every year during the General Assembly.
- Regional Directorates
NiMSA comprises six regions - North West, South West, North East, South East, North Central, and South-South.
Each region led by a Regional Coordinator, appointed by the National President, foster the outreach of the association and increase collaboration among the MSAs, and at the same time promotes the representation of members and the diversity of cultures within NiMSA.
Tenure
The NiMSA year(tenure) starts from January 1 until December 31. The Executive Council and Officers Council elected during the General Assembly resumes office on January 1 of the next year. The time interval between the General Assembly and January 1 of the new year is the transition period.
Activities
NiMSA Games
NiMSA organizes once-in-two-years NiMSA games and has had 17 editions of the NiMSA games up until 2018. In the last edition, took place in 2018, the University of Ilorin Medical Students' Association( ILUMSA) hosted the Games and came out on top garnered 41 medals comprising 16 gold, 15 silver, and 10bronze[8]
Campaigns and outreach
- Preventing Maternal Mortality, a conference which was the last for the then-president Mr. Auwal Shanono, who was one of the unlucky victims that died during the violence by members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Ibadan.[9]
- Climate Change: A global menace that can be halted locally.[10]
- Medicine And Politics: Mentoring Medical Students For Leadership.[11]
- Medical Students For Literary Awards.[12]
- Orangetheworld campaign.[13]
- World Oral day
- Starting early: Medical students, sexual/reproductive health and secondary school girls.[14]
References
- ↑ "The Nigerian Medical Students' Association". The Official NiMSA Portal. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021.
- ↑ "Nigerian Medical Association – National – The Largest Medical Association in The West African Sub-region". Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ Agency (Nigeria), National Orientation (2010). The Mobiliser: A Quarterly Newsletter of the National Orientation Agency. National Orientation Agency.
- ↑ "IFMSA Exchange Portal". exchange.ifmsa.org. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ Mercy, Olumide, Yetunde (6 October 2016). The Vanishing Black African Woman: Volume One: A Compendium of the Global Skin-Lightening Practice. Langaa RPCIG. ISBN 978-9956-763-56-6.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "ABUAD hosts Southwest medical students". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ Proceedings of the First Summit on Medical Education for Medical Schools in the South East Zone: "ENUGU 2002" : Theme, Improving Health Care Delivery in Nigeria Through Innovations in Medical Education ... College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. 2002.
- ↑ "Team UNILORIN wins 2018 NiMSA Games". Vanguard News. 10 September 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ "The Killing of Auwal Shanono - National President, Nigeria Medical Students' Association". Sahara Reporters. 8 June 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ "Nigerian Medical Students Abuja Summit". Connect4Climate. 18 November 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ "Mentoring Medical Students For Leadership". guardian.ng. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ "Medical Students For Literary Awards". The Nation.
- ↑ IFMSA. "NiMSA 2015 Orangetheworld campaign – SCORP Activities Database". Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ "Starting early: Medical students, sexual/reproductive health and schoolgirls". Vanguard News. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2020.