DR JOSEPH OBANDE
Dr. Joseph Orinya Obande is an Associate Professor/Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon with the University of Abuja/University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria, whose journey is a testament to the goodwill of perseverance, passion, and purpose.
Born at Otukpo, he completed primary education at St. Augustine’s Primary School in 1983 and proceeded to Government Secondary School, all in Otukpo, Benue State. Being the Best Graduating Science Student in 1988, Dr. Obande got admitted into the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS) in 1998. His early years in medicine were marked by a deep fascination with the human brain and its complexities, which led him to specialize in neurosurgery.
He completed his postgraduate residency in neurosurgery, at the West African College of Surgeons in 2011, not without an Honours Award as the Best Resident in 2007, of Surgery Department of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria. He further honed his skills through a post-doctoral fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York, USA. His training also included a stint as a World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) trainee in Recife, Brazil, where he gained invaluable international exposure.
Dr. Obande’s career is a blend of clinical expertise, academic rigor, and community service. Doubling as Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, he has played a pivotal role in establishing and developing the neurosurgery division, creating a hub for service provision, training, and research. His leadership services meritoriously included the roles of Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Deputy Director of the Centre for Paramedics and Emergency Health Services of the University of Abuja. He holds the position of Chairman, Theatre Revolving Fund Committee, and is a member of the Theatre Users’ Committee, of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital.
A focused researcher, Dr. Obande has worked on congenital disorders, neurotrauma, and pediatric neurosurgery, areas that hold the promise of transformative breakthroughs. His work has been published in prestigious journals, and he is a respected reviewer for several international neurosurgery publications.
Dr. Obande’s commitment to excellence has earned him numerous accolades, including the University of Abuja 2023 Authors Award Bronze Medal, the Association of Resident Doctors’ Meritorious Award, and the Best Consultant Award from the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital. His contributions to the CRASH-3 trial were recognized with a Certificate of Contribution from LSHTM, and he has been commended by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies for his outstanding performance as a resident doctor. He also won the NYSC Chairman’s Awards at the State and Local Government levels in Cross River State in 2000.
Dr. Joseph Orinya Obande enjoys a family with Mrs. Elizabeth Ifeoma Obande and their two children. His vision for a brighter and healthier future stems from shared community values and the passion to uplift all from poverty of mind.
