Menopause Matters Nigeria 2026

Welcome to Menopause Matters Nigeria 2026

Get ready for an inspiring gathering where experts meet the community to explore menopause and women’s health in Nigeria. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and share experiences with others who truly understand the journey.

Enjoy insightful talks, engaging activities, and the warmth of a supportive community dedicated to celebrating and navigating this important stage of life.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Info: Welcome remarks by event host and founder of Menopause Matters Nigeria 2026, Dr. Odinaka Nwodo-Ezeribe. A UK-based Menopause Specialist who will give a brief overview of menopause awareness and its importance in Nigeria.

Info: Our keynote speaker, Dr Chito Nwana, is a healthcare leader and a strong advocate for women’s health. She is a Medical Director, CEO, and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), with nearly two decades of experience in women’s healthcare.

She is also the Founder of Arabella Women’s Health & Wellness Center, a one-stop destination for comprehensive women’s health and wellbeing, offering expert medical care, fitness programmes, mental health support, and innovative nutritional guidance under one roof.

In her keynote, she will explore menopause and broader women’s health issues, with a focus on breaking the silence and empowering the future.

Info: Expert nutrition consultant, Chinenye Mgbojikwe, will explore the role of nutrition in managing common menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, weight gain, mood changes, and sleep disturbances. With guidance tailored to the Nigerian palate, she will also share practical ways to support bone health, heart health, cholesterol, and blood pressure across youth, perimenopause, and menopause. Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist with 5 years of experience across clinical care and community-based programs. She leads the dietetics team at Thrivhe by Jatado and has built her own private practice (Nutrition Space) managing common women's health conditions such as PCOS.

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Stephanie Udoh is a physiotherapist dedicated to delivering evidence-based care for her patients. She has held several leadership roles, including leading corper physiotherapists during her NYSC programme and supervising intern physiotherapists.

Tochukwu Igwe has over four years of hands-on experience as a physiotherapist, with a passion for helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. She specialises in women’s health and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Together, they will highlight the importance of physical activity for women through a fun and interactive movement session.

Info: Our legal expert, Genevieve Nwodo Wakeley-Jones, is a dual-qualified corporate and commercial lawyer in England & Wales and Nigeria, as well as an experienced legal and change management consultant. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the British Nigeria Law Forum. As a seasoned transformation leader, she will discuss key issues surrounding women’s healthcare rights and access to care.

Info: Your chance to ask our experts anything about women’s health. Whether it’s about you, a friend, or someone you love, just ask. Led by an experienced General Practitioner with a background in women's health, Dr Ogechukwu Yvonne Onugu.

Info: Key takeaways and photo session. We are grateful to our partners who supported this event: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) - Abuja, Nigeria | Balance (UK) | Menopausal Community Support Initiative (MCSI) - Nigeria | One World Supply Chain (OWSC) - Nigeria | British Nigeria Law Forum (BNLF) - UK

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Human Rights Commission, 19 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Abuja, Nigeria

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