5th Congress of
ASSOCIATION OF WEST AFRICAN SOCIETIES OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (AWASOG)/ WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS (WACOG)
CONF 2026
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Themes

Reproductive Health Innovations and Equity in the West African Sub-region.


Sub-themes
  • •
    Exploring Genomics in Reproductive Disorders.
  • •
    Assisted Reproduction and Ethics.
  • •
    Gender Responsive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.
  • •
    Combating Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics Practice.
  • •
    Family Planning and Development.
  • •
    Gynaecological Cancers: Management Challenges.
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Mail
awasogwacog@gmail.com

Venue:

Festival Hotel Conference Center and Spa. Janet Fagbemisan Street, Diamond Estate, Amuwo Odofin, Mile 2, Lagos Nigeria.

Date:

Wednesday 2nd September, 2026 (arrival) – Saturday 5th September, 2026 (departure)

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF AWASOG / WACOG EMERITUS PROF. J.I BRIAN-D ADINMA

Esteemed colleagues and distinguished fellows and intending fellows of West African College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, it is indeed with great pleasure that i welcome you all to the 5th congress of the Association of West African societies of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AWASOG)/West African College of O bst etri cia ns a nd Gyne co log ists (WACOG) holding from 2nd to 5th September 2026 at the popular Festival Hotel Conference Center and Spa Lagos, the commercial capital city of Nigeria.

Recall that the Association of West African societies of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AWASOG) was formally inaugurated at Abuja Nigeria on 17th February 2020, as an umbrella body guiding the operations and commitments of practicing Obstetricians and Gynecologists as well as Obstetrics and Gynecological Country-societies in the west Af rican sub-re gion towar ds promoting, protecting and upholding the r e p r o d u c t i v e h e a l t h , s e x u a l a n d reproductive rights of women in the sub region.

The theme of this year's congress - “Reproductive Health Innovations and Equity in the West African Sub-region” together with its sub-themes:- Exploring Genomics in Reproductive Disorders; Assisted Reproduction and Ethics; Gende r R espons ive Se xual and R e p r o d u c t i v e H e a l t h R i g h t s ; Combating Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics Practice; Family Planning and Development; Gynecological Cancers: Management Challenges are unique and in tandem with contemporary global reproductive health challenges focusing on the West African Sub-region. Guest and paper presentations related to this theme and sub-themes promised to be very interesting and will no doubt widen the knowledge-base and enrich the knowledge-content of the participant at the congress.

The congress will also parade an array of exhibitions from notable Drug companies and Agencies and provide the necessary environment for networking amongst the congress participants..

I sincerely urge every fellow to attend and furthermore invite our colleagues who are not yet fellows to register and get inducted into this new college to avail themselves of the advantages and immeasurable prospects that go with being a fellow of the college.

While looking forward to welcoming you at this meeting. Please have a very safe trip..

Emeritus Prof. J.I Brian-D Adinma FWACOG

Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

President AWASOG/WACOG

Emeritus Prof. J.I Brian-D Adinma
Call For

Abstract Submissions

Share your research at the 5th AWASOG/WACOG Congress. Abstracts are invited from participants on the conference theme and sub-themes.

Submission Requirements

Format Guidelines

  • Title of Paper - Clear and descriptive
  • Author Information - Full names and affiliations. Underline presenter's name
  • Context - Background and significance
  • Objective - Study aims and purpose
  • Methodology - Research design and methods
  • Results - Key findings (preliminary if ongoing)
  • Conclusion - Implications and recommendations

Important Notes

  1. Abstracts must not exceed 250 words
  2. Submission deadline: June 30, 2026 (no extensions)
  3. Accepted abstracts will be published in the conference brochure/book of abstracts
  4. Email submissions to: awasogwacog@gmail.com
    regeonu@gmail.com , br.adinma@unizik.edu.ng and mmaduebolamadaeze@gmail.com

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Participants are to register with a conference fee of ₦70,000 (USD 50) early bird registration. On-site registration is ₦90,000 (USD 60) payable into the following account details.

Bank Details:
  • Bank: UBA
  • Account Name: Association of West African Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AWASOG)
  • Account Number (Naira): 1022330201
  • Account Number (USD): 3004771972

To register for the conference, please visit www.conference2026.awasog.org and upload evidence of payment.

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ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS

Accommodation booking details to be announced later.

Dr. Joe Akinsola Akinde

Chair, Local Organizing Committee

Prof. Kehinde Okunade

Co-chair Local Organizing Committee

Dr. Richard Egeonu

Conference Coordinating Secretary

Dear Esteemed Fellows,

INVITATION TO THE 5th CONGRESS OF ASSOCIATION OF WEST AFRICAN SOCIETIES OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (AWASOG)/WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS (WACOG), AND AWARD OF FELLOWSHIP

The Exco and Council of AWASOG/WACOG are pleased to invite you to participate at the 5th AWASOG/WACOG Congress and receive the Award of Fellowship of the West African College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (If not already done so). Recall that AWASOG was inaugurated at Abuja, Nigeria, on 17thFebruary 2020, exclusively for West African Country Member-Societies of Gynecology and Obstetrics/Gynecological professionals who have obtained fellowship of other recognized colleges/institutions. In August, 2024 at the 3rd Congress of AWASOG held in Lagos, Nigeria, 85 OBS/GYN professionals were inaugurated as foundation fellows of the West African College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FWACOG), while another 98 fellows were inducted at the 4th congress held at Abuja in September 2025, bringing the total number of inducted Fellows to 183. The events of the 2026 Congress are scheduled as follows

If the receipt of the award is acceptable to you, you are please expected to attach an evidence of fellowship of a cognate college e.g. Certificate, along with the registration for the congress through the link provided below. You are also expected to pay a total amount of N450,000.00 or USD 350 (to cover the necessary materials and logistics). In addition you are expected to register for the congress with the payment of registration fee of N70,000 or ( USD 50) Early bird registration.

Payment Details:

Bank: United Bank for Africa (UBA)
Account Name: Association of West African Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AWASOG)
NGN Account: 1022330201
USD Account: 3004771972

How to Apply:
Fellowship/Membership Application & Congress Registration:
conference2026.awasog.org

REGISTER NOW

Please accept my Warm regards,

Emeritus Prof. J. I. Brian-D Adinma, FWACOG
President, AWASOG


For further information, please contact any of the following:

  • Prof. Brian Adinma : +234 803 708 0814
  • Miss Mmadu Promise: +234 708 559 1787
  • Dr. Richard Egeonu: +234 806 890 7209
  • or send an email to awasogwacog@gmail.com


CONGRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

5th Congress of Association of West African Societies of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AWASOG)/ West African College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(WACOG) Theme- Reproductive Health Innovations and Equity in the West African Sub-region

Sub themes-

  • Exploring Genomics in Reproductive Disorders.
  • Assisted Reproduction and Ethics.
  • Gender Responsive Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
  • Combating Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics Practice.
  • Family Planning and Development.
  • Gynaecological Cancers: Management Challenges.
  • Date: Wednesday 2nd September, 2026 (Arrival) – Saturday 5th September 2026 (Departure)
  • Venue: Festival Hotel Conference Center and Spa. Janet Fagbemisan Street, Diamond Estate, Amuwo Odofin, Mile 2, Lagos Nigeria.

CALL FOR ABSTRACT

Abstracts are invited from intending participants on the theme and sub-themes of the conference. The format for submission is as follows.

  • Title of Paper
  • Name and address of Author(s). Underline presenter’s name
  • Context
  • Objective
  • Methodology
  • Result
  • Conclusion
NOTE
  • 1. Abstracts should not exceed 250 word
  • 2. Abstracts not received on or before 30th June 2026 will not be accepted
  • 3. Accepted Abstracts will be published in the conference brochure/book of abstracts
  • 4. Abstracts should be sent electronically as email to the following email address awasogwacog@gmail.com and copied regeonu@gmail.com, br.adinma@unizik.edu.ng and mmaduebolamadaeze@gmail.com
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