Iyom Josephine Anenih is the Founder and President of the Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation (ADF) in Nigeria, a non-governmental, non-political, and charitable organization she established in 2016. Motivated by her personal experience with a sibling diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she recognized the urgent need for awareness, care, and support for dementia patients in Nigeria. Through ADF, she has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, promote preventive education, and advocate for better elderly care policies.

The foundation also runs the Ignatius Akubude Centre in Amawbia, Anambra State—a safe and welcoming space offering physical exercise, creative activities, and social engagement for senior citizens. This initiative helps reduce depression and loneliness among the elderly while promoting mental well-being.

Beyond her work with ADF, Anenih is a seasoned lawyer, politician, and women’s rights advocate. She served as Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development from 2010 to 2011 under President Goodluck Jonathan. Previously, she was the first National Woman Leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and also served as Special Adviser on Women Affairs to President Olusegun Obasanjo.

She has been Chairperson of the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) and is the founder of the Women Foundation Nigeria (WFN), focused on empowering women and encouraging their participation in politics. Her title “Iyom” signifies her respected status as a woman leader in Igbo society. Married to the late Chief Tony Anenih, she remains a prominent voice for women’s empowerment and elder care in Nigeria.

Dr. Omotayo Abimbola Ojo is a distinguished Nigerian neurosurgeon and medical academic renowned for his skill, dedication, and impact in the field of neurosurgery. Currently serving as a consultant neurosurgeon at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Dr. Ojo also lends his expertise as a visiting consultant at Marigold Hospital, Lagos.

A proud indigene of Ilesa, Osun State, Dr. Ojo trained at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, and has remained committed to advancing neurosurgical care in Nigeria. His decision to stay and serve in his home country—despite opportunities abroad—reflects his deep passion for national development and patient care. He is widely celebrated for his life-saving interventions, including the successful treatment of Aproko Doctor’s brain tumor and the surgical care of Mark Essien’s father, who survived a brain aneurysm in 2021.

Dr. Ojo is not only a clinician but also an academic mentor at LUTH, where he teaches and inspires the next generation of neurosurgeons. His humility, timeliness, and passion are widely praised by colleagues and patients alike.

His scholarly contributions include research on sphenoid sinus anatomy, management of intracranial subdural empyema, and techniques for treating multiple brain aneurysms without intraoperative adjuncts. In recognition of his early promise, he received the Young Neurosurgeon Award at the World Neurosurgeon Societies in 2013.

Dr. Ojo stands as a beacon of excellence in Nigerian healthcare, blending world-class expertise with a deep commitment to service and education.

Emeritus Professor of Neurosurgery. Foundation President of African Federation of Neurosurgery Societies and Honorary President of AFNS, NANS CAANS. Recipient of Nigeria National Order of Merit (NNOM) for Medicine MB, BCH, FRCS, FRCS Ed, FWACS, FMCS, FICS, FNAMed

Professor Samuel Chukwunonyerem Ohaegbulam is a distinguished Nigerian neurosurgeon and academic, widely recognized for his pioneering contributions to neurosurgery in West Africa.

He is the founder and Neurosurgeon-in-Chief of Memfys Hospital for Neurosurgery in Enugu, Nigeria, which he established in 2001. The hospital is renowned for providing advanced neurosurgical services and has become a leading center for neurosurgical care and training in the region. Under his leadership, Memfys Hospital has been instrumental in elevating the standards of neurosurgical practice in Nigeria and West Africa.

Professor Ohaegbulam’s academic career includes significant roles at the University of Nigeria, where he served as a lecturer, senior lecturer, reader, and professor of neurosurgery. He also held administrative positions such as Associate Dean and Dean of Medicine, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the university’s Enugu campus.