Maduako Igbokwe l Sunday, July 25, 2021
AWKA, Anambra, Nigeria – A professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu has been elected foundation fellow of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria.
Ikechebelu who is Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) was elected in recognition of his outstanding contributions to medicine specialties. Ikechebelu who also a Fertility Expert and a Gynaecological Endoscopy Surgeon will be inaugurated in Lagos on 29th July 2021 in a special ceremony to be witnessed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire.
In the letter conveying the election of the President of the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, Prof. Oladapo Ashiru noted that Ikechebelu had “made outstanding achievements and contributions in Medicine specialty” and deserved to be elected Fellow, a rare privilege for academics and medical practitioners.
Prof. Ashiru said Ikechebelu had fulfilled all the requirements set out by the Board of Trustees of the Academy and was, therefore, found worthy to be so honoured by the Academy.
Ikechebelu holds a first degree in Medicine & Surgery and postgraduate degrees in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Minimal Access Surgery (Gynae Endoscopy) and Human Reproduction (In-Vitro Fertilization) from the University of Nigeria and other reputable medical institutions in Nigeria and abroad.
He is also a professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fertility Expert, Gynaecological Endoscopy Surgeon and Chairman and Chief Examiner, Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West African College of Surgeons. He is the pioneer President, Association of Gynaecological Endoscopy Surgeons (AGES) of Nigeria.
Apart from pioneering the establishment of operative laparoscopy surgery, Prof. Ikechebelu has trained well over 300 medical doctors (Consultants and Residents) in endoscopy surgery as course director of the premier endoscopy training facility in Nigeria – Life Institute for Endoscopy.
He is considered the father of in-vitro fertilisation in Anambra State, with the establishment of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Services in Anambra State through which he has delivered over 300 babies through in-vitro fertilisation at Life Fertility Centres of Specialist Hospital Nnewi and Life International hospital Awka.
