SOFPON

Who We Are

About SOFPON

The Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria — advancing family medicine, primary health care, and the health of every Nigerian family since inception.

Our Mission

To promote high standards in family medicine practice, advance research, education and training, strengthen primary health care delivery, represent family physicians in policy and health governance, and foster ethical, community-focused medical care.

Our Vision

To be a centre of excellence in Family Medicine — driving equitable, compassionate, and accessible healthcare for every Nigerian family.

What We Do

  • science Research

    Support evidence-based family medicine research and publish findings.

  • campaign Advocacy

    Represent family physicians in health policy and governance.

  • school Training

    Workshops, CPD programmes, and continuous medical education.

  • groups Community

    A national network of family physicians serving all zones.

SOFPON team

2000+

Members

36

States

20+

Years

Get involved

Become a member to access exclusive resources, CPD programmes, and nationwide networking.

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Signature Event

Annual Scientific Forum & General Meeting

The SOFPON Annual Scientific Forum is the premier gathering of family physicians in Nigeria. Held every year, it serves as a platform for scientific presentations, clinical skill workshops, policy debates, and the general meeting of the society.

  • check Keynote lectures from national and international experts
  • check Clinical skills workshops and simulation labs
  • check Peer-reviewed abstract presentations & poster sessions
  • check SOFPON Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  • check Awards recognising excellence in family medicine
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Nigerian Journal of Family Practice

The official peer-reviewed publication of SOFPON. The journal publishes original research, reviews, editorials, and case reports in family medicine, primary care, and community health across Nigeria and Africa.

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Nationwide Reach

Zonal Chapters

SOFPON has active chapters across all six geopolitical zones, ensuring family physicians in every region have a professional home.

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North West

Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa

north_east

North East

Borno, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Yobe, Taraba

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North Central

Abuja (FCT), Niger, Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Plateau

south_west

South West

Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti

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South East

Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Abia

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South South

Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo

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Accredited CPD

Earn CPD points through SOFPON-accredited workshops and conferences.

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Online CME

Access self-paced online CME modules from anywhere in Nigeria.

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Study Groups

Participate in peer-led study groups within each zonal chapter.

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Clinical Skills Labs

Hands-on clinical skills workshops during annual and zonal events.