Nigerian Radiographers in Diaspora (NIRAD)

The Nigerian Radiographers in Diaspora (NIRAD) is a professional organisation that represents Nigerian-born and Nigerian-trained radiographers who are currently practising in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. 

The organisation is open to radiographers in active clinic imaging practice, academia, healthcare research, healthcare business, radiotherapy and oncology.

If you're interested in joining NIRAD please contactthe committee via the following email: [email protected]

Chair

• Augustine Obi
• Nsenam Obot (co-chair)

Secretary

• Chidi Ollawa
• Chikaodi Ohanyere (assistant secretary)

Our role in the UK

We undertake exclusively charitable, educational, scientific and research activities that seek to promote the public’s welfare and, in particular, but not exclusively, Nigerian people living in the United Kingdom. 

We do this by associating together such people and the local UK professional and social authorities and other charitable organisations in a joint effort to relieve poverty and sickness, advance education, and provide facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupations with the object of improving the conditions of life of the people.  

We strive to promote continuous education and professional development opportunities amongst NIRAD members. 

Strengthen networking and mentorship programs for Nigerian Radiographers in the UK/ROI.

• Engage in organising voluntary healthcare outreach initiatives in underserved areas and hinterlands in Nigeria and Africa in general.
• We shall regularly be interfacing with the Nigerian healthcare authorities, advising where a need arises to enhance Radiography training and practice standards in Nigeria.
• We shall continue advocating for fair employment practices and equal opportunities for Nigerian Radiographers based in the UK/ROI.
• We will continually promote the adoption of cutting-edge radiography technologies and practices by facilitating research and innovation within the Nigerian Radiographer diaspora gathering.
• We will explore partnerships with technology companies for the donation of medical equipment and items towards updating training concepts in Nigeria 
• We will establish a vibrant online platform to connect Nigerian Radiographers in the UK/ROI.
• We will regularly update members on industry trends, job opportunities, and organisational activities through knowledge-sharing via webinars, seminars, and publications.

What we do

NIRAD Charitable Activities

NIRAD members have in the past made donations to department of radiography at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, University of Lagos as well as the upcoming department of radiography at the University of Benin Edo State in Nigeria.

Educational Activities

NIRAD undertakes a monthly educational exercise for its members through its Academic Paper Review Group Meeting. Individual members of NIRAD are also involved in one type of post graduate educational activity or the other.

Scientific and Research Activities

NIRAD members have undertaken the following clinical research and publications: Ehiwe E, Ohuegbe C (2011). A case of: Imaging peri-urethral abscess of the Skene’s duct ...

Committee

Augustine Obi

President

Nsenam Obot

Chidi Ollawa

Chikaodi Ohanyere

Chiemeka Iroegbu

Joshua Ijeruh

Provost

Nnaemeka Ugwu

Chinyere Eleto-Temple

Jennifer Anugwo