About Us
Our Mission, Story & Team
Dedicated to producing the most practically prepared laparoscopic surgeons in Nigeria, one cohort at a time.
Our Story
Born from a Need Nigeria Could No Longer Ignore
Every year, thousands of Nigerian medical graduates enter surgical residencies having performed fewer than five laparoscopic procedures. Laparoscopy — the standard of care for dozens of common surgeries worldwide — remained a skill gap for most.
Abuja Laparoscopy Academy was established to change this reality. We created a dedicated, practical training environment outside the hospital setting, where medical students and surgeons can build genuine competence in laparoscopic techniques without the pressure of live patient care.
Located in the Federal Capital Territory, we serve trainees across Nigeria who deserve world-class surgical education on home soil.
Our Mission
“To democratise access to practical laparoscopy training for every Nigerian medical student and surgeon, building a generation of minimally invasive surgical experts.”
Our Difference
What Sets Us Apart
We’ve designed every aspect of our training environment and curriculum to deliver a measurably superior learning experience.
Advanced Simulation Equipment
Our facility uses hospital-grade laparoscopy trainers and box trainers that replicate the tactile feedback of real surgery, not cheap imitations.
Observed, Feedback-Driven Learning
Every session is supervised. You receive real-time feedback on instrument handling, camera navigation, and task completion — not just passive observation.
Structured, Validated Curriculum
Our courses follow internationally validated training frameworks adapted for the Nigerian surgical context, ensuring your learning is evidence-based.
Small Group, Personalised Mentorship
We deliberately cap cohort sizes to ensure each trainee receives sufficient practice time and one-on-one guidance from our expert faculty.
Strategically Located in Abuja
Accessible from all geopolitical zones, our Abuja base makes us the most convenient national laparoscopy training centre for doctors across Nigeria.
Recognised Certification
Complete any of our courses and receive a certificate that adds credibility to your portfolio, supporting residency applications and career advancement.
Our Faculty
Learn from Nigeria's Finest
Our instructors are practising laparoscopic surgeons with both local and international training experience.
Prof. Chukwuemeka Adeyemi
Lead Surgeon & Founder
Prof. Chukwuemeka Adeyemi
Lead Surgeon & Founder
Dr. Ibrahim Suleiman
General Surgery Faculty
Join Over 500 Surgeons Who Trusted ALA
Book a place on our next training cohort and start building surgical confidence that lasts a career.