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Advancing Integrative Medicine in Nigeria

The Association of Integrative Medicine Practitioners, Nigeria promotes professional practice, education, research and collaboration among practitioners committed to whole-person care.

PracticeStandards for responsible integrative care
EducationTraining, CPD and seminars
ResearchEvidence-based development
CollaborationA national network of practitioners
Who we are

A professional home for integrative medicine in Nigeria

The Association of Integrative Medicine Practitioners, Nigeria is a professional body committed to advancing the responsible practice, education and development of integrative medicine across the country. We bring practitioners, researchers and allied professionals together under shared standards of practice.

Our members work across conventional and complementary disciplines, united by a commitment to safe, evidence-informed, whole-person care for Nigerian patients.

Photograph of the Association's practitioners at work
Understanding the discipline

What is integrative medicine?

Integrative medicine is an approach to healthcare that combines conventional, evidence-based medical treatment with complementary therapies that have credible evidence of safety and effectiveness. Rather than treating a single symptom in isolation, it looks at the whole person — physical, nutritional, environmental and lifestyle factors that affect health.

Practitioners of integrative medicine work alongside, not in place of, mainstream healthcare — coordinating care so that patients receive treatment that is both scientifically grounded and genuinely responsive to their circumstances. In the Nigerian context, this includes recognising the role that well-regulated traditional and complementary practices can play alongside conventional care, under proper professional standards.

Conventional medical care
Nutrition & lifestyle therapy
Herbal & botanical medicine
Acupuncture & physical therapies
Mind–body practices
Regulated traditional medicine
Patient Conventional care Complementary care

Integrative medicine sits at the overlap: coordinated, whole-person care.

Our mandate

Building the future of integrative medicine

Four areas guide everything the Association does for its members and the wider profession.

Professional Development

Supporting practitioners through continuous learning and structured professional growth.

Education

Providing seminars, workshops and training programmes across the country.

Research

Encouraging research and evidence-based development within integrative medicine.

Advocacy & Collaboration

Creating dialogue between practitioners, institutions and stakeholders nationwide.

Become part of the professional community

Join practitioners and professionals committed to the responsible development of integrative medicine in Nigeria.

Governance

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight and safeguards the constitution and long-term interests of the Association.

Dr. Attairu Sokoto

Dr. Attairu Sokoto, MD, FAIPM

Chairman, Board of Trustees
Prof. Adedamola Bankkadejo

Prof. Adedamola Bankkadejo, MD, FIAMP

Secretary, Board of Trustees
Fanna Mohammed Kawu

Fanna Mohammed Kawu

Member, Board of Trustees
Prof. Joseph Akpile

Prof. Joseph Akpile

Member, Board of Trustees
Prof. Gilbert Ezengige

Prof. Gilbert Ezengige

Member, Board of Trustees
Prof. Oko Offobuche

Prof. Oko Offobuche

Member, Board of Trustees
Leadership

Executive Council

The Executive Council manages the day-to-day affairs and programmes of the Association.

Regional & national officers
Amb. Dr. Owaji Ogeibak

Amb. Dr. Owaji Ogeibak

Vice President, South-South
Dr. Abubakar Tasiu

Dr. Abubakar Tasiu

Vice President, North-West
Prof. Stella Awoh Mofunanya

Prof. Stella Awoh Mofunanya

Vice President, South-West
Vacant

Vacant

Vice President, South-East
Dr. Abu Shallom Enoch

Dr. Abu Shallom Enoch

Vice President, North-Central
Vacant

Vacant

Vice President, North-East
Dr. Ahmad Kaka Kyari

Dr. Ahmad Kaka Kyari

Assistant Secretary-General
Amb. Dr. Joseph James Itiaba

Amb. Dr. Joseph James Itiaba

Public Relations Officer
Dr. Olùtúnnirà Maryam Pelumi

Dr. Olùtúnnirà Maryam Pelumi

Treasurer
Nurse Chioma Okonkwo

Nurse Chioma Okonkwo

Financial Secretary
Dr. Diana O. J. Cornelius

Dr. Diana O. J. Cornelius

Welfare Officer
Prof. Simeon Peter Olusola Gbeleyi

Prof. Simeon Peter Olusola Gbeleyi

Lagos State Chairman
Education & training

Learn. Develop. Advance.

Upcoming conferences, workshops and CPD opportunities for members.

14 – 15 November 2026

Annual Integrative Medicine Conference

A two-day national gathering of practitioners, researchers and students.

3 December 2026

CPD Workshop: Nutrition Therapy

A practical, hands-on workshop for practising members.

Ongoing · Online

Foundations of Integrative Practice Webinar

A monthly webinar series for new and prospective members.

Knowledge repository

Resources & publications

Guidelines, research and reports for members and the public.

GUIDELINE

Professional Standards for Integrative Practice

PDF · Updated 2026
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RESEARCH

State of Integrative Medicine in Nigeria — Report

PDF · 2025
Download
POLICY

Membership Rules & Code of Conduct

PDF · 2026
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Association Constitution

The governing constitution of the Association of Integrative Medicine Practitioners, Nigeria — outlining our objectives, membership rules and governance structure.

AIMPN-Constitution.pdf
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Member database

Membership register

The Association maintains a national register of practitioners, researchers, allied professionals and students in good standing. Employers, institutions and members of the public can download the current register to verify a practitioner's membership status.

CATEGORY

Practitioners

Registered clinical practitioners
CATEGORY

Researchers & Allied Professionals

Research and allied-practice members
CATEGORY

Students & Trainees

Student and trainee members

Download the Register

The full national membership register, updated periodically by the Secretariat.

AIMPN-Member-Register.pdf
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Insights

News & insights

Updates from the Association and the wider integrative medicine community.

AIMPN launches national CPD accreditation framework
Association News

AIMPN launches national CPD accreditation framework

14 September 2026
New study on herbal-conventional drug interactions
Research

New study on herbal-conventional drug interactions

2 September 2026
Registration opens for the Annual Conference
Events

Registration opens for the Annual Conference

28 August 2026
Get in touch

Contact the Secretariat

Reach out about membership, training, partnerships or general enquiries — tell us what you need and we'll route it to the right desk.

Office

National Headquarters: Plot 1096, Jabi Airport Junction, Abuja, Nigeria

Phone

+234 806 021 1143 · +234 803 887 0335

Email

info@aimpn.org.ng

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