PROF. SAMUEL NNAMDI
Professor of Medicine
E-mail: samuel.obi@unn.edu.ng
samnobis@yahoo.co.uk
Phone Number: 08032196473/08056092066
Brief Biography:
Professor Samuel Nnamdi Obi hails from Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government of Anambra State. A graduate of University of Nigeria, Fellow of West African College of Surgeons and International College of Surgeons. He was employed as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria on 1st June, 2005 and a Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku/Ozalla. He has many Publications in peer reviewed journals. He acts as both Examiner and External Examiner to many Nigerian Universities. He is also an examiner in West African Postgraduate Medical College in the Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He has participated as member of Accreditation team of West African Postgraduate College in accrediting some training centres in Nigeria for Postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He became the Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department in 2013 where he rendered effective and inspiring leadership to the department, supporting the progressive strategies of the University Administration. He reviewed the Student Curriculum of the Department. He is happily married to Mrs. Chigor Obi and blessed with four children.
Areas of Specialization: Reproductive Endocrinology
Responsibilities:
· Teaching Undergraduates and Postgraduates Medical Students.
· Conducting 4th MBBS Professional Examinations as well as supervising it.
· Performing specialist consultation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
· External Examiner to various Nigerian Universities and West African Postgraduate Medical College.
· In-charge of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Activities/functions in General.
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Obi S.N, Anya S.E. Experience with the intrauterine device (TCU-380A) in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 2000 Dec.; 71(3): 271-272.
2. Obi S.N. Abdominal surgery during pregnancy at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu. J. Coll. Med. 2000; 5(2); 86-88.
3. Obi S.N, Ozumba B.C, Okaro J.M. Emergency obstetric referrals at a University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. East Afr. Med. J. 2001 May; 78(5): 45-47.
4. Onah H.E, lloabachie G.C, Obi S.N, Ezugwu F.O, Eze N.J. Nigerian male sexual activity during pregnancy. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 2002 Feb; 76(2): 219-223.
5. Obi S.N. Knowledge, attitude and practice of adoption among unmarried adolescent expectant
mothers. J. Coll. Med. 2001; 6(2): 91-93.
6. Obi S.N, Ozumba B.C, Onyebuchi A.K. Pregnancy in unmarried adolescents in Nigeria. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 2002 May; 77(2): 157-159.
7. Ezugwu F.O, Obi S.N, Onah H.E. The knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption among infertile Nigerian women. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2002 Mar; 22(2): 211-216.
8. Obi S.N, Eleonu P.O, Ezegwui H.U. Level of HiV/AtDS awareness, the attitude and acceptability of HIV screening among pregnant women in Abakaliki. Orient J. Med. 2002; 14 (1-4): 9-12.
9. Onyemelukwe O.F, Obi S.N, Ozumba B.C. Significant bacteriuria in pregnancy in Enugu, Nigeria. J. Coll. Med. 2003; 8 (2): 20-22.
10. Ozumba B.C, Obi S.N, Oli J.M. Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy in an African population. Int. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 2004; 84 (2): 114-119.
11. Obi S.N, Obute E.A. Pregnancy outcome in obese Nigerian. Trop. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2004; 21 (I): 32-35.
12. Obi S.N, Waboso P, Ozumba B.C. HIV/AIDS: Occupational risk, attitude and behaviour of Surgeons in the southeast Nigeria. Int. J. STD & AIDS. 2005 May; 16(5): 370-373.
13. Obi S.N. Female genital mutilation in Southeast Nigeria. Int. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2004; 84 (2): 183- 184.
14. Obi S.N, Ezeonu P.O. Advanced extrauterine pregnancy with delivery of a living child. A case Report. Trop. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2004; 21 (2): 180-182.
15. Obi S.N, Ozoemena V.N. Gynecological in-patient audit in a tertiary health institution in a
developing country. J. Coll. Med. 2004; 9 (2): 116-118.
16. Okafor I.I, Obi S.N. Sexual risk behaviour among undergraduate students in Enugu. J. Obstet. Gynecol 2005; 25 (6): 592-595.
17. Obi S.N. Prolapsed large submucous fibroid. A case report. J. Coll. Med. 2005; 10 (I): 46-47.
18. Ozumba B.C, Obi S.N, Obikili E, Waboso P. Age, symptoms and perception of menopause among Nigerian women. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Ind. 2004; 54 (6): 575-578.
19. Obi S.N, Nwadinigwe C.U. Traumatic spinal cord injury during pregnancy. Report of two cases. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Ind. 2007; 57 (2): 167-168.
20. Obi S.N, Onyire B.N. Pattern of neonatal admission and outcome at a Nigerian tertiary health Institution. Orient J. Med. 2004; 16 (3 & 4): 31-37.
21. Ozumba B.C, Obi S.N, Ijioma N.N. Knowledge, attitude and practice of modern contraception among single women in a rural and urban community in southeast Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2005 April; 25 (3); 292-295.
22. Onyire B.N, Obi S.N, Nwadinigwe C.U. Gangrene of the extremities following umbilical
catheterization. Report of two cases. Orient J. Med. 2005; 17 (1&2): 15-17.
23. Obi S.N. Pregnancy Outcome in HIV Seropositve Women in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Orient J. Med. 2005; 17 (3& 4): 25-30.
24. Obi S.N. Extramarital sexual activity among infertile women in southeast Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynecol. India. 2006; 56 (I): 72-75.
25. Obi S.N, Ifebunandu N.A. Consequences of HIV testing without consent. Int. J. STD & AIDS. 2006; 17: 93-96.
26. Obi S.N, Ozumba B.C. Pre-term premature rupture of fetal membrane: The ilemma of management in a developing nation. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2007; 27 (I): 37-40.
27. Obi S.N, Ozumba BC, Nwokocha A.R, Waboso P.A. Participation in highly subsidized cervical cancer screening by women in Enugu, southeast Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2007; 27(3): 303-305
28. Obi S.N, Ozumba B.C Factors associated with domestic violence in southeast Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2007; 27(1): 75-78.
29. Onah H.E, Obi S.N. Agbata A. Pregnancy outcome in HIV positive women in Enugu, Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2007; 27(3):271-274.
30. Obi S.N, Onah HE, Ezugwu F.O. Risk factors for Hepatitis B infection during pregnancy in a Nigerian obstetric population. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2006; 26 (8):770-772.
31. Mba C.I, Obi S.N, Ozumba B.C. The impact of health education on reproductive health knowledge among adolescents in a rural Nigerian community. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2007 jut; 27 (5): 513-7
32. Onah H.E, Obi S.N, Oguanuo T.C, Ezike H.A, Ogbuokiri C.M, Ezuogworie J.O. Pain perception among parturients in Enugu, southeast Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2007 Aug; 27 (6): 585-8
33. OBI S.N. Antenatal blood donation for pregnant Nigerian women: The husbands' perspective. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2007jul;27 (5): 467-9
34. Onah H.E, Agbata A, Obi S.N. Attitude to sperm donation among medical students in Enugu,
southeastern Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2008 Jan; 28 (I): 96-9
35. Onah HE, Ibeziako N, Nkwo PO, Obi SN, Nwankwo TO. Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) uptake, nevirapine use and infant feeding options at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2008 Apr; 28 (3): 276-279.
36. Obi S.N, Ozumba BC. Cervical cancer: socio-economic implication of management in a developing nation. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2008 July; 28 (5): 526-528
37. Obi SN, Ozumba BC, Onyebuchi AK. Decreasing incidence and changing aetiological factor of vesico-vaginal fistula in southeast Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2008 Aug;
38. Obi S.N, Ozumba B.C. Knowledge, attitude and practice of emergency contraception among unmarried women in Enugu, southeast Nigeria. NigerJ. Clin. Pract. 2008; 11(4): 296-299.
39. Obi SN, Ifebunandu NA, Okafor II. Awareness and compliance with guidelines on occupational exposure to HIV by healthcare workers in southeast Nigeria. J. Coll. Med. Dec 2008; 13 (2): 96-100.
40. Obi SN, Onah HE, Okafor II. Depression among Nigerian women following pregnancy loss.lnt. J. Gynecol. Obstet. Apr. 2009; 105 (I): 60-62.
41. Obi SN, Onah HE, Ifebunandu NA, Onyebuchi AK. Sexual practices of HIV-positive individuals: The need for continued intervention in developing countries. J. Obstet. Gynaecol 2009; 29 (4): 329-332.
42. Onah HE, Ogbuokiri CM, Obi SN, Oguanuo TC. Knowledge, attitude and practice of private medical Practitioner towards abortion and post abortion care in Enugu, southeast Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynaecol 2009; 29(5): 415-418.
43. Onah HE, Obi SN, Akogu SP. Waiting time to conception among the Igbo women of Enugu, Nigeria. J. Obstet. Gynaecol 2009; 29 (5): 412-414.
44. Obi SN, Ifebunandu NA, Onah HE, Onyebuchi AK. The impact of intervention on sexual practices of HIV positive individuals in southeast Nigeria. Obstet. Gynecol. Int. 2009; 2009: 127480. 4 pages.
45. Obi SN, Ifebunandu NA, Onyebuchi AK. Nutritional status of HIV Positive Individuals on Free HARRT treatment in a developing nation. J Infect Dev Ctries. 2010 Nov 24; 4(11):745-9.
46. Okafor II, Nwogu-lkojo EE, Obi SN. Pregnancy after rupture of the pregnant uterus. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011 Jul; 31(5):371-4.
47. Okafor II, Obi SN, Ugwu EOV. Impact of Free Maternal and Child Healthcare Programme on maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Outcome in Enugu state of Nigeria. Niger J Med 2011 Oct-Dec 20(4): 441-443
48. Okeke TC, Obi SN, Okezie OA, Ugwu EOV, Akogu SPO, Ocheni S, Ezenyeaku CCT. Co-infection with Hepatitis B and C viruses among HIV positive pregnant women in Enugu, southeast Nigeria. Niger J med 2012; 21 (I): 57-60.
49. Agu PU, Okaro JM, Mbagwu UK, Obi SN, Ugwu EOV. Spontaneous Rupture of Gravid Horn of Bicornuate Uterus at mid Trimester- A case Report. Niger J Med 2012; 21(1): 106-107.
50. Ifebunandu NA, Ukwaja KN, Obi SN. Treatment outcome of HIV associated Tuberculosis in a resource poor setting. Trop Doctor 2012 Apr; 42(2):74-76.
51. Umeh UA, Obi SN, Onah HE, Ugwu EO, Ajah LO, Umeh CR, Okafor II. The impact of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine on the prevalence of malaria parasitemia in pregnancy. Trop Doctor 2012 Jul; 42(3): 133-135.
52. Agu PU, Okeke TC, Ezugwu EC, Obi SN. Large vulvar lipoma following Episiotomy. A Case Report. Niger. J Med 2012; 21(3): 357-358.
53. Ezugwu EC, Agu p, Ohayi S, Okeke TC, Dim CC, Obi SN. HIV Sero-prevalence among pregnant women in a resource constrained setting in south east Nigeria. Niger J Med 2012; 21(3): 338-342.
54. Okafor II, Obi SN, Ugwu EO, Amu CO, Ede JA, Dilibe UC. Post myomectomy Intussusception: Report of 2 cases. Niger J Med 2012; 21(4): 462-465
55. Ugwu EO, Iferikigwe ES, Obi SN, Ugwu AO, Agu PU, Okezie OA. Anti-malaria prescription in pregnancy among general practitioners in Enugu state, south east Nigeria. Nigerian Medical Journal 2013; 54(2): 90-99.
56. Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Ezechukwu PC, Okafor II, Ugwu AO. Acceptability of Human papilloma virus vaccine and cervical cancer screening among female health- care workers in Enugu, southeast Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2013; 16: 249-252.
57. Ugwu EO, Ezechukwu PC, Obi SN, Ugwu AO, Okeke TC. Utilization of insecticide treated nets among pregnant women in Enugu, south Eastern Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2013; 16: 292-296.
58. Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Iferikigwe ES, Dim CC, Ezugwu FO. Membrane stripping to prevent post-term pregnancy in Enugu, Nigeria: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2014; (I): 29-34.
59. Ugwu EO, Onah HE, Obi SN, Dim CC, Okezie OA, Chigbu CO, Okoro OS. Effect of Foley catheter and synchronous low dose misoprostol administration on cervical ripening: a randomized controlled trial. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. 2013; 33: 572-577.
60. Ugwu EO, Odoh GU, Dim CC, Obi SN, Ezugwu EC, Okafor II. Women's perception of accuracy of ultrasound dating in late pregnancy: a challenge to prevention of prolonged pregnancy in a resource- poor Nigerian setting. International Journal of Women's Health 2014:6 195-200.
61. Ugwu EO, Udealor PC, Dim CC, Obi SN, Ozumba BC, Okeke DO,Agu PU. Accuracy of clinical and ultrasound estimation of fetal weight in predicting actual birth weight in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pract 2014; 17:270-5.
62. Okafor II, Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Odugu BU. Virtual Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Mothers on Highly Active Antiretrovial Therapy in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. Ann Med Health Sci. Res Jul-Aug 2014: 4 (4):615-618.
63. Ezechukwu PC, Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Chigbu CO. Oral versus vaginal misoprostol for
induction of labor in Enugu, Nigeria: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Gynecol Obstet
DOI 10.1007/s00404-014-3429-8
64. Obioha KC, Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Dim CC, Oguanuo TC. Prevalence and predictors of urinary/anal incontinence after vaginal delivery: prospective study of Nigerian women. Int Urogynecol J. 2015 Sep;26(9): 1347-54
65. Okafor II, Ugwu EO, Obi SN. Disrespect and abuse during facility-based childbirth in a low-income country. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2015 Feb; 128(2):110-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2014.08.015. Epub 2014 Oct 13.
66. Menuba IE, Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Lawani LO, Onwuka CI. Clinical management and therapeutic outcome of infertile couples in southeast Nigeria. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2014 Oct 1;10:763-8. doi: 10.2147/TCRM.S68726. eCollection 2014.
67. Ugwu EO, Olibe AO, Obi SN, Ugwu AO. Determinants of compliance to iron supplementation among pregnant women in Enugu, Southeastern Nigeria.
Niger J Clin Pract. 2014 Sep-Oct; 17(5):608-12. doi: 10.4103/1119-3077.141427.
68. Ugwu EO; Odoh GU; Obi SN; Ezugwu FO. Acceptability of artificial donor insermination among infertile couple in Enugu, southeastern Nigeria. Int. J. Women Health. 2014 Feb 12;6: 201-5
69. Umeh UA, Ugwu EO, Obi SN, Nnagbo JE. Concurrent Occurrence of Uterovaginal and Rectal prolapse. An Uncommon presentation. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2015 Sept-Oct 5 (5):365-7
70. Izuka EO; Ugwu EO; Obi SN; Ozumba BC; Nwagha TU; Obiora-izuka CE. Prevalence and predictors of placental malaria in human immunodeficiency virus-positive women in Nigeria. Niger J. Clin. Pract 2017 Jan; 20(1): 31-36
Membership of Professional Bodies: NMA; MDCAN; FWACS; FICS; SOGON
Work Experience:
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Enugu (Housemanship) - (1989)
College of Education Benin (nysc) - (1990)
Majane Orthopaedic Hospital Aba - (1991)
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
(Residrency Training Programme) - (1992 - 1998)
Federal Medical Centre Abakaliki
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at (1999- may 2005)
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital - (2005 till date)