About Nigerian Cancer Society
Leading the fight against cancer in Nigeria through prevention, research, education, and patient support.
Leading the fight against cancer in Nigeria through prevention, research, education, and patient support.
To build a healthy Nigeria where preventable cancer-related deaths, and suffering are eliminated through early detection, equitable access to care, and sustained public awareness.
The Nigerian Cancer Society is a leading, community-based organization committed to the prevention, management, and control of cancer in Nigeria. We achieve this through awareness creation, advocacy, cancer research, training and education, impactful community engagement, outreach, and service delivery.
The Nigerian Cancer Society was founded on October 12, 1968 in Ibadan with the mission to develop cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities, educate the public, and conduct cancer research.
Became an associate member of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), connecting Nigeria to the global cancer control community.
Published "Cancer in Nigeria" - the proceedings of the NCS conference held in December 1979, marking our first major successful publication.
Expanded to all six geo-political zones of Nigeria and enhanced digital presence to reach more Nigerians with cancer prevention information and support services.
Our dedicated leadership team guiding the fight against cancer in Nigeria.
President/CEO
2024-Present
Vice President
2024-Present
Secretary-General
2024-Present
Assistant Secretary General
2024-Present
National Treasurer
2024-Present
Deputy National Treasurer
2024-Present
Director of Publicity
2024-Present
Immediate Past President/CEO
2020-2024
Past Secretary-General
2022-2024
Past Secretary-General
2020-2022
Past President/CEO
2016-2020
Past Secretary-General
2016-2020
President/CEO: Prof. Dr. Omonisi Abidemi
Secretary-General: Prof. Dr. Adamu Danladi Bojude
President/CEO: Dr. Adamu Alhassan Umar
Secretary-General: Prof. Dr. Hadiza Abdullahi Usman (2020-2022)
Secretary-General: Prof. Dr. Saleh Yuguda (2022-2024)
President/CEO: Prof. Dr. Sani Abubakar Malami
Secretary-General: Comrade Elijah H.O Elijah
Our dedicated staff members working daily to support our mission.
Program Officer
Our structured approach ensures effective coordination and maximum impact across Nigeria.
Overall Governance & Strategy
Awareness, Screening, Patient Support
Studies, Training, Publications
Budget, HR, Administration
35 State Coordinators
Collaborating Organizations
We have established chapters across Nigeria to ensure our services reach every community.
Lagos
Abuja
Kano
Rivers
Oyo
Kaduna
And 29 more states across Nigeria
Find Your Local ChapterWe have established chapters internationally to expand our reach to more communities.
US
United States
UK
United Kingdom
SA
Saudi Arabia
ZA
Southern Africa
(SA, ZW, ZM)
NO
Nordic Region
(NO, SE, DK, FI)
Visit our International Chapters
International ChapterCollaborating with leading organizations to advance cancer care in Nigeria
Together, we can create a cancer-free Nigeria. Your support makes our work possible.