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ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE NIGERIA SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
CONFLUENCE 2015
Theme: “Advancing Physiotherapy in Nigeria: The Next Step”
Subtheme: Physiotherapy in Preventive Healthcare: Challenges and the way forward
Date: 25th – 31st October, 2015
Venue: Reverton Hotel, Lokoja, Kogi State
WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE LOC CHAIRPERSON
Dear colleagues,
Welcome to Kogi State in advance. Kogi state is located in the North central part of Nigeria. It is popularly called the Confluence State because Rivers Niger and Benue confluence at its capital, Lokoja, which is the first Administrative Capital of Nigeria. The state was created in August 1991 from parts of Kwara and Benue states. The state as presently constituted comprises the Old Kabba province of the Northern Nigeria.
There are twenty one (21) Local Government Areas in the State. The main ethnic groups are Igala, Ebira, and Okun while the minority groups include Bassa, Gwari, Oworo, Ogori, Egan and Kakanda.
The state shares boundaries with nine (9) other states and the Federal Capital Territory. The state is home to the largest Iron and Steel Industry in the subregion; The Ajaokuta Steel Industry and the Obajana Cement Factory, being one of the largest cement factories in Africa.
Agriculture is the main occupation of the state economy. The state is also blessed with many mineral resources e.g. iron ore, limestone, quartz, kaolin, coal, gold e.t.c.
Kogi state chapter of the Nigeria society of physiotherapy is happy to host the 55th edition of the 2015 annual scientific conference and the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria society of physiotherapy. This is the first time ever that this state will be given the opportunity.
The theme for this year’s conference is “Advancing Physiotherapy in Nigeria: The Next Step” while the subtheme is “Physiotherapy in Preventive Healthcare: Challenges and the way forward”. The conference holds from 25th – 31st October, 2015 at Lokoja, Kogi State capital.
We are looking forward to seeing you all and this will give opportunity to Physiotherapists both in Nigeria and in the diaspora to connect and interact and visit Tourist sites apart from the scientific and plenary sessions. Tourist sites to be visited include Mount Patti (The First Administrative Seat of Nigeria) and the Confluence Point by boats.
Once again, on behalf of the Local Organizing Committee and the entire Physiotherapists in Kogi State, I look forward to seeing every one of you. Be part of this history. Have a safe trip to Lokoja.
Eniolorunda Tayo N. (Mrs)
Chairperson,
Local Organizing Committee.
REGISTRATION
Early bird (not Later than June 30, 2015)
Physiotherapists - #23,000.00
NYSC/Intern - #10,000.00
Student - #7,500.00
Registration at the conference venue
Physiotherapists - #25,000.00
NYSC/Intern - #10,000.00
Student - #7,500.00
Pre – Conference Workshop
Participation fee - #15,000.00
CHOPDIN’S Workshop/AGM
Conference Registration for HODs (Workshop/AGM Inclusive) - #45,000.00
Banker: Zenith Bank PLC
Account Name: Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy
Account Number: 1013783409
Please, come with your teller.
LOC CONTACT PERSONS
Eniolorunda Tayo N. (07036037131)
Joseph Olamide (07032375344)
e-mail: nsp.confluence2015@gmail.com
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
This is calling on intending participants to submit abstracts on papers relevant to the theme and subtheme of this year’s conference and specialty areas recognized by the NSP.
Format for Abstract Submission
Title of Paper
Name(s) of presenter and co-authors
Contact details of authors to include
Full name, organization/institution, city and country for all authors as you would wish it to appear in the completed programme.
E-mail, Telephone and Fax number, mailing address of the presenting author
Complete abstract (maximum of 250 words)
Keywords, not more than 5 words
The electronic version should be in Microsft Word format (Presenters with 2007 or higher version to save in compatible mode)
All abstracts should reach the contact below on or before 25th August, 2015.
All members submitting abstracts must be up to date with their financial dues.
Dr. Rufai Yusuf Ahmad
Chairman, NSP Education Committee
E-mail: nspeducationcommittee@gmail.com
Website: www.nigeriaphysio.org
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Sunday
25-10-15
HOD’s Arrival
Monday
26-10-15
Committee of Physiotherapy HODs in Nigeria CHOPDIN Workshop/AGM
Tuesday
27-10-15
General Arrival, CHOPDIN AGM continues, Preconference workshop, Cocktail party
Wednesday
28-10-15
Simultaneous Scientific Papers Presentation
Thursday
29-10-15
Opening Ceremony, 3rd Christopher Agboola Ajao and 3rd Thompson Abayomi Elite Lectures, Tourist site visits
Friday
30-10-15
NSP AGM, Dinner/Award Night/Closing Ceremony
Saturday
31-10-15
Departure
NATIONAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (NOC) MEMBERS
1
President
Taiwo J. Oyewumi
08023368482
2
Chairperson, Conferences and Int’l Affairs
Mrs. J. O. Smith
08034060426
3
General Secretary
Olaniyi Oladire
08033390875
4
PRO
Dr. Olumide Dada
08023373247
olumide.dada@nigeriaphysio.org
5
Financial Secretary
Alh. Wasiu Jimoh
07061312266
6
Chairman, Education Committee
Dr. Rufai Yusuf Ahmad
08036370098
7
Chairman, Committee of Physiotherapy HODs in Nigeria (CHOPDIN)
Ms. Iyabo Okulaja
08087366996
8
Chairperson, LOC Confluence 2015
Mrs. Eniolorunda Tayo
07036037131