BA
Keynote
Prof. Bala Audu
Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology; Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare
About the conference
Annual General Meeting And Scientific Conference
The ORLSON Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference is the flagship gathering of the Otorhinolaryngological Society of Nigeria — bringing together otorhinolaryngologists, resident doctors, audiologists, speech-language therapists and allied professionals for keynote and guest lectures, free-paper and poster presentations, hands-on workshops, the Fellows’ meeting and the Annual General Meeting.
Theme: Advancing Otological Services In Nigeria: Bridging Gaps In Infrastructure, Training And Service Delivery
Sub-themes
- Updates on Endoscopic Surgery in Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatric airway management: challenges and innovations in resource limited settings
- Clinical Audiological Services in Nigeria: Addressing infrastructure, Equipment and Funding challenges
Official announcement
Conference flyer
Full details of 34th AGM & Scientific Conference. “Kanon Dabo 2026”.
Speakers
Keynote & guest speakers
Guest speaker
Emeritus Prof. Basil Chukwuemeka Ezeanolue
University of Nigeria, Nsukka / University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu
TO
Guest speaker
Dr. Tony Owa
Consultant ENT Surgeon & Neuro-otologist, United Kingdom
PN
Guest speaker
Associate Prof. Noor Dina Hashim
Consultant Otologist & Neuro-otologist, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz / National University of Malaysia (UKM)
SP
Guest speaker
Prof. Shazia Peer
Consultant Paediatric Otolaryngologist, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital / University of Cape Town, South Africa
Programme
Programme at a glance
Session times will be confirmed closer to the conference.
Pre-conference
From 16 November 2026
Community ear & hearing outreach
- • Free ENT screening and health talks in host communities
Day 1
Tuesday, 18 November 2026
Arrival, registration & workshops
- • Arrival of delegates and on-site registration
- • Temporal Bone Dissection Workshop
- • Welcome cocktail
Day 2
Wednesday, 19 November 2026
Opening ceremony & scientific sessions
- • Opening ceremony
- • Keynote address
- • Theme & sub-theme lectures
- • Scientific sessions
Day 3
Thursday, 20 November 2026
Scientific sessions & symposia
- • Free-paper and poster presentations
- • Symposia and guest lectures
- • Instructional courses
Day 4
Friday, 21 November 2026
Fellows’ meeting, AGM & closing
- • Scientific sessions
- • Fellows’ meeting
- • Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- • Closing dinner
Indicative programme — the Local Organising Committee will publish the detailed scientific programme.
Registration
Conference fees
Register and pay by bank transfer. The current rate is “Late”.
| Category | Early bird | Late | On-site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow | ₦70,000 | ₦80,000 | ₦90,000 |
| Associate Fellow | ₦60,000 | ₦70,000 | ₦80,000 |
| Allied Member | ₦50,000 | ₦60,000 | ₦70,000 |
| Non-Nigerian (USD) | USD 70 | USD 80 | USD 100 |
Payment account
- Bank
- First Bank of Nigeria
- Account name
- Otorhinolaryngological Society of Nigeria
- Account number
- 2042906380
After registering, generate your invoice, transfer the fee and email your receipt to registration.orlson2026@gmail.com.
Call for abstracts
Structured abstract in English, no more than 250 words, Times New Roman, size 12.
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Submit to: abstract.orlson2026@gmail.com
Venue & host city
The Afficent Event Center, Nasarawa GRA, Kano
The conference is hosted in Kano. Details of recommended accommodation will be shared with registered delegates.
Local Organising Committee
