Past National Executives
Leadership
Honouring the national executives who led NOSA through its history.
Dr. Alozie Samson
FUTO Chapter · Federal University of Technology, Owerri
2024 – 2025
National President
Dr. Divine Akano
IMSU Chapter · Imo State University
2023 – 2024
National President (2022-2023)
Dr. Ndudim Chukwu Favour
ABSU Chapter · Abia State University
2022 – 2023
National President (2020-2022)
Dr. Oghenevwede Roy Igwele
UNIBEN Chapter · University of Benin
National President (2019-2020)
Dr. Ihegwaram Malachi
FUTO Chapter · Federal University of Technology, Owerri
National President (2018-2019)
Dr. Abonyi Valentine
IMSU Chapter · Imo State University
National President (2017-2018)
Dr. Onuorah Rapuruchi
2017 – 2018
National President (2016-2017)
Dr. Nwadiolor Paul
National President (2015-2016)
Dr. Nkuma Kelvin
National President (2014 - 2015)
Dr. Duru Christain
IMSU Chapter · Imo State University
2014 – 2015
Christian Duru is a graduate of the renowned Imo State University, holding a Doctor of Optometry Degree (O.D). He is an author, eye-health advocate, and clinical researcher passionate about advancing vision care. During his undergraduate days, he served as the 6th Republic National President of the Nigerian Optometric Students Association. In 2014, He founded the Optometric Scholars Academic Forum (OSAF) and has made notable contributions to the field of optometry. In recognition of his active role in the profession, he was appointed Editor-in-Chief of EyeConnect Newsletter, the quarterly publication of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA). Christian is particularly interested in how digital innovation can improve eye care delivery, especially in underserved and developing communities
National President (2013-2014)
Dr. Ibeh Prince
National President (2012-2013)
Dr. Iyere Gift
National Prrsident (2011-2012)
Dr. Ogidi Ugonna
National President (2010-2011)
Late Dr. Oka Ukpala
National President (2009-2010)