The Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics Practitioners of Nigeria (APOPN) will hold its Unity Conference from 24 to 27 November 2026 at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, in Lagos. The theme is “Global Partnerships for Sustainable Prosthetics and Orthotics in Nigeria and Africa”, and the event is branded EKO 2026, after the traditional name for Lagos.
When and where is the APOPN Unity Conference 2026?
The conference runs over four days, 24 to 27 November 2026, at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, one of Nigeria’s main centres for orthopaedic and rehabilitation care. Early bird registration closed on 31 October, and late registration opened on 1 November.
How much does registration cost?
According to the association’s conference flyer, late registration fees are:
- Students: ₦30,000
- Interns: ₦40,000
- Corps members: ₦60,000
- Professional members: ₦80,000
- Professional non-members: ₦105,000
Early bird fees ranged from ₦20,000 for students to ₦95,000 for non-member professionals, with a US$100 rate for delegates in the diaspora. APOPN says fees can be paid in two instalments. Payment details are on the official flyer, and proof of payment should be sent to apopnigeriaofficial@gmail.com.
Who is organising the conference?
The Local Organising Committee is chaired by Dr Chikwado Kingsley Onwukamuche, with Mr Peter Aluko as LOC Secretary. The association’s interim National President is Dr Tochukwu Nze Ugorji, and its interim National Public Relations Officer is Mr Victor Ezeala, who is the contact for enquiries on 08069458816.
IMEA CPO Perspective
A theme built on global partnerships is well chosen for Nigeria, where demand for prostheses and orthoses far outstrips the trained workforce and much of the technology is imported. Recent months have shown how much is already happening: CMUL’s plans for prosthetics and orthotics training, outreach fitting in Benue State and student-led energy from NAPOTS. A national practitioners’ conference with “unity” in its name, held at Igbobi, is a chance to bring those strands together and to give manufacturers, NGOs and international partners a single place to meet Nigerian practitioners. For readers elsewhere in Africa, it is also a useful marker of how professional associations are organising around sustainable, locally led services. Our Nigeria country profile has more on the market.
Frequently asked questions
When is the APOPN Unity Conference 2026? 24 to 27 November 2026.
Where is it being held? At the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, Nigeria.
Is registration still open? Yes. Late registration opened on 1 November 2026, and fees can be paid in two instalments.
Who should I contact? The interim National PRO, Mr Victor Ezeala, on 08069458816, or apopnigeriaofficial@gmail.com.
Suggested hyperlinks / sources
- APOPN Unity Conference 2026 (EKO 2026) official flyer
- IMEA CPO Events: APOPN Unity Conference 2026, Lagos
- IMEA CPO: Nigeria Orthotics & Prosthetics Country Profile
- IMEA CPO: CMUL Prosthetics and Orthotics Plans Could Strengthen Nigeria’s Rehabilitation Workforce