ABUJA LAPAROSCOPY ACADEMY

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OUR DIRECTORS

Dr Abdulhakeem Akintobi

Course director

Dr Moses Fache

Training supervisor 

Dr Sunday Onuh

Educational Manager

OUR TRAINERS

Dr. Adebayo A. Adewole

Course Trainer

IKECHEBELU, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu

Course Trainer

Mr Bolarinde Ola

Course Trainer

Dr. Raji Sekinat Asake

Course Trainer

Dr. Akinyemi Olaleye

Course Trainer

Dr Rosemary Mabong Nwokorie

Course Trainer

John Imaralu

Course Trainer

Dr. Paulinus O Abu

Course Trainer

Amobeda Lilian Jummai

Course Trainer

Meet Dr Abdulhakeem Olajide AKINTOBI.

MBBS, FWACS, MRCOG, FMAS, DMAS, B.ENDO (ESGE), PF GYN-ENDO(WACS)

He is a Chief Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist / Advanced Minimal Access Surgeon, with over 25 years medical experience.

He graduated from the prestigious University of Ilorin in January 2000 and completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital and West African college of Surgeons in October 2009.
He developed interest in Minimal Access Surgery early in his residency days and his passion for the subspecialty lead him to various training programmes where he built capacity and competence to his present status as advanced Minimal Access Surgeon. He has special interest in endometriosis

He obtained fellowship and diploma in Minimal Access Surgery from the World laparoscopic Hospital, Delhi, India. He has a certificate in Advance technique in operative gynaecological endoscopy at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France. He also got a certificate in Gynaecological endoscopic surgery ‘Hysterectomy’ from ALEXEA, Alexandria, Egypt. He was also certified, having attended a course on Current technique in treatment of severe endometriosis at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France. He has bachelor in endoscopy from the European society of gynaecological endoscopy (ESGE). He just obtained a post fellowship diploma in gynaecological endoscopy from the west African College of surgeons where he emerged as the best candidate winning the Professor Joseph Ikechebelu prize.

He participated in a 2-year Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Medical training initiative programme between November 2017 and October 2019 at the North Hampshire and Basingstoke Hospital, Basingstoke, United Kingdom. While in the training programme he wrote the college examinations and was successfully inducted as a member of the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (MRCOG) in July 2019.

He was the head of department Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit, Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja until July 2024 and the Medical Director of ASFA Specialist Hospital, a centre of excellence in Minimal Access Surgery located in Dawaki, Abuja. He is currently serving at the National Hospital Abuja as a Chief Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and a senior lecturer with Nile University, Abuja.

Dr Akintobi pioneered operative gynaecological endoscopy in many Nigerian Hospitals, he is a renowned trainer in the field of Minimal Access Surgery in Nigeria and the course director of Abuja Laparoscopy Academy. He is happily married to a beautiful radiologist with children.

Meet Dr. Fache M. Moses

Dr. Fache M. Moses is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, fertility specialist, Minimally invasive Gynaecologic surgeon and a healthcare leader with over several years of experience in women’s health.

He is the CEO and Medical Director of Procare Hospital, Abuja, where he leads fertility services, minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, and quality-driven patient care.

His qualifications include an MSc in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; a Postgraduate Certificate in Assisted Reproductive Techniques from the University of Warwick; a Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery from Kiel School of Gynecological Endoscopy, Germany; he is an alumni of the laparoscopic institute for Gynaecology and Oncology in California, USA; and a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (OBGYN).

He is committed to excellence in reproductive medicine, innovation, and women’s healthcare.

MEET DR ONUH SUNDAY OMALE

MBBS, FWACS, FMCOG, FICS | CONSULTANT OBSTERICIAN/ GYNAECOLOGIST & MEDICAL DIRECTOR DEDA HOSPITAL. 

Dr Onuh is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeon (OBGYN Faculty), Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellow of the International College of Surgeons.

He is a faculty and resource person in many post graduate training institutes. He has authored and co -authored: several original and reviewed articles in both local and international peer reviewed journals ; several chapters in reputable scientific
text books in obstetrics and gynaecology. He is also a reviewer to many scientific journals. He is a member of various professional bodies locally and internationally.

Dr Sunday Onuh was the former Medical director Nisa Premier Hospital Abuja and he is presently the chief consultant obstetrician and Gynecologist, Lead fertility specialist, lead endoscopic surgeon, and medical director Deda hospital Abuja Nigeria

Meet Dr. Adebayo A. Adewole

MBBS, FWACS, FMCOG, Cert. MAS & Endoscopy, ADMAS
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist | Reproductive Medicine & Minimal Access Surgery | Senior Lecturer & HOD, OBGYN – Federal University Lokoja

I’m a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with almost two decades of experience in Reproductive Medicine and Minimal Access Surgery. I currently serve as Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Head of the Fertility & Gynae Endoscopy Unit at Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State, while also holding the position of Senior Lecturer and Head of Department at Federal University and Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja.

I’m a Fellow of both the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) and the Medical Postgraduate College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Nigeria (FMCOG), and a Certified Minimal Access Surgeon. My clinical focus is on advancing women’s reproductive health through evidence-based care, fertility interventions, hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgeries.

Beyond clinical practice, I’m deeply involved in surgical education and capacity building. I serve as:
– Immediate Past President of the Association of Gynaecological Endoscopy Surgeons (AGES), Nigeria — having also served as Vice President and Secretary-General
– Faculty member & trainer with LIFE Institute for Endoscopy, WACS Post-Fellowship Gynae Endoscopy Program, Abuja Laparoscopic Academy, and Certified Consultant & Trainer with Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynaecology & Obstetrics)
– Examiner for both the West African College of Surgeons and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria

I’m an active member of professional societies including NMA, SOGON, AGES, AFRH, AAGL, and APAGE, and I’ve authored several peer-reviewed papers in local and international journals, as well as contributed to medical textbooks.

I’m passionate about training the next generation of surgeons, expanding access to minimally invasive surgery in Nigeria, and strengthening postgraduate medical education.

Outside medicine, I enjoy playing billiards and chess, and I’m a keen traveler. I’m married with four children.

Meet IKECHEBELU, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu

IKECHEBELU, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu is a Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2008), Fertility Expert and Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgeon with Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus and honorary chief Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist with Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. He is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons (FWACS), National Postgraduate Medical College (FMCOG) and Royal College of Surgeons (FRCOG) UK. He holds a PhD in Human Reproduction & Women’s Health from University of Nigeria.

He was Head, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2008-10), Dean of Medicine (201214), Director of Academic Planning (2019-21), Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration)(202125) and Acting Vice-Chancellor (2024-25) Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. He was the pioneer President of Association of Gynaecological Endoscopy Surgeons (AGES) of Nigeria (2017-21) and Chairman/Chief Examiner, Faculty of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, West African College of Surgeons (2019-23).

His Research focus is currently on Infertility & Assisted Reproductive Technology, Gynaecological Endoscopy and women’s health with over 200 peer-reviewed articles published in reputable journals. He pioneered structured training in minimal access surgery in Nigeria since 2010 at Life specialist Hospitals Nnewi & Awka and has trained about 450 doctors in Endoscopy practice. He introduced the post-fellowship training in Gynaecological Endoscopy of the west African College of Surgeons and Life Hospital Awka is the first accredited centre for this training. He has successfully graduated 9 consultant gynaecologists in this field.

He is happily married to Prof. Ngozi Joe-Ikechebelu a community & public health physician and they are blessed with five children. His e.mail is ji.ikechebelu@unizik.edu.ng or jikechebelu@yahoo.com and mobile is +2348034044189.

MEET Mr Bolarinde Ola

MB, BS(Ibadan), PGCME, MD(Birmingham), FWACS, FRCOG, MBA (Sheffield)
Consultant Gynaecologist, Accredited Subspecialist & Training Programme Director, Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Sheffield

Mr Bolarinde Ola is a Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon and accredited subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with over 30 years’ experience across the UK and West Africa.

His practice focuses on assisted reproductive technologies and advanced minimally invasive surgery, managing complex referrals in hysteroscopy,
laparoscopy, and fertility-preserving procedures. His doctoral research at the University of Birmingham contributed to the development of the first over-the-counter home sperm test, and he maintains an active research profile with over 1,400 citations

He is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield and has trained and mentored hundreds of clinicians across undergraduate, postgraduate, and subspecialty levels. Internationally, he has led the development of endoscopic surgical training programmes in Nigeria, strengthening local capacity and reducing reliance on overseas care. A former Chair of the RCOG Nigerian Liaison Group and trustee of AGES Nigeria, his work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing women’s health through clinical excellence, education, mentoring and strategic global collaboration.

Meet Dr. Raji Sekinat Asake

MBBS, FWACS, MRCOG, FMAS, DMAS, B.ENDO (ESGE), PF GYN-ENDO(WACS)

Dr. Raji Sekinat Asake is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and a Minimally Invasive Gynaecologic Surgeon (MIGS) at the National Hospital Abuja. She is also a visiting consultant at Garki Hospital Abuja and a lecturer at Nile University, Abuja.

She obtained her MBBS from LAUTECH in 2009, followed by MWACS in 2016 and FMCOG in 2022 at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria. She also holds an MBA from Ahmadu Bello University, a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (FMAS) from Pius Hospital in collaboration with Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Germany, and a Leadership & Management in Health (LMIH) certification from the University of Washington. She is currently pursuing a PhD at Niger Delta University (NDU).

Dr. Raji’s professional interests center on minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery, particularly in the management of endometriosis.

Meet Dr. Akinyemi Olaleye

Dr. Akinyemi Olaleye graduated from the prestigious University of Ibadan Medical School and completed his postgraduate residency program in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, following which he had his fellowship of the West African College of Surgeons.

Afterward, he joined The Premier Specialists’ Medical Center, Lagos, as an obstetrician/Gynaecologist and went on to bag a diploma in Gynecological Endoscopy from UKSH Universität KLINIKUM Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany, in 2010.

He was an executive director and member of the board of the premier specialists’ medical Center in Lagos from 2011 to 2020. He established Sameda Clinics Limited, a women-centered gynaecological and endoscopy center in 2020, and is a Consultant Obstetrician, Gynecologist, Fertility Physician, Gynecological Endoscopy Surgeon, and the Medical Director of Sameda Clinics Limited. He is also a director at Sameda Integrated Services, Ontario. Canada.

He is also the current vice president of the Association of Gynaecological Endoscopy Surgeons of Nigeria and an examiner for the West African College of Surgeons. He has conducted and published research in international journals and contributes regularly to various Nigerian local magazines on medical issues. He has attended several clinical and non-clinical training sessions, seminars, and conferences in the fields of IVF, advanced gynaecological endoscopy, advanced life support, and global health leadership, both locally and internationally.

He has played an active role in some divestments along Nigeria’s shores and has partnered with a few startups. He is a member of the board of trustees of The Peculiar Saints Orphanage, Ajah. Lagos and a director at Travel Banc, Lekki, Lagos (travel, tourism, and logistics). He is married with children. Thanks.

Meet Dr Rosemary Mabong Nwokorie

MBBCh, DA, FWACS is a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons and an Examiner.

She is a Chief Consultant Anaesthetist at Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja and also serves as the Head of Clinical Services.

She lectures at Nile University, Abuja and coordinates Residency training in Anaesthesia, in FCTA hospitals.

She has interest in Regional Anaesthesia and critical care.

She is happily married and is blessed with three children

Meet John Imaralu

MBChB, MPH, MD, FMCOG, FWACS, FMAS, DMAS, Cert. ART

John Imaralu is a Professor at the Babcock University and an honorary consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun state Nigeria.

He coordinated the development of the framework, regulations and guidelines for professional and academic training of resident doctors and medical students, as the first head of the department. These activities contributed to the success of the institution in obtaining full accreditation status from all relevant regulatory bodies. He was also in the forefront of the establishment of the Endoscopic Surgical Unit of the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, where advanced level operative and diagnostic procedures are now frequently done. He also serves as the team lead for this division, coordinating activities of all the departments involved.

His work entails provision of leadership for the department, mentorship, academic and clinical (especially surgical preceptorship) to trainee specialists in gynaecologic surgery and minimal access surgery where he specializes. His trainees have continually performed brilliantly in postgraduate examinations.

He is a fellow and examiner of the West African College of Surgeons and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, and a member of AGES, AFRH, ASRM, WALS and many professional bodies.

He has authored over fifty scholarly publications in peer reviewed journals and books, many of which have gynaecologic surgery as theme. He is the editor in chief of AJRGE and a reviewer for several high impact journals.

Meet Dr. Paulinus O Abu

MBBS, FWACS., PFC( Gy-Endoscopy)
Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi.

Fertility and Gynae laparoscopy expert.
Head of Gynae laparoscopy Unit FMC Makurdi.
Visiting Consultant in Gynae laparoscopy to BSUTH Makurdi

Meet Amobeda Lilian Jummai

RN, RM | Registered Nurse-Midwife | Perioperative & Gynaecological Endoscopy Nursing Specialist 30+ years delivering compassionate, patient-centred care | Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja

I’m a Registered Nurse-Midwife with 30 years of experience in clinical nursing, public health, and midwifery. Fourteen and ten years specializing in perioperative and gynaecological endoscopy respectively at Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja.

I’m passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based care while promoting maternal and community health. My focus is on creating safe clinical environments, supporting patients through every stage of care, and mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

I believe continuous learning is key to advancing healthcare, and I’m committed to contributing meaningfully to the sector while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and empathy.

Outside of work, I’m a wife and mother of three who enjoys reading, traveling, and singing.