About Us

About us

Home

About

About SION

The Society for Integrative Oncology of Nigeria (SION) is a professional multidisciplinary organization focused on improving cancer care through integrative oncology and functional medicine approaches. SION provides a collaborative platform for oncologists, physicians, pharmacists, nutritionists, nurses, researchers, psychologists, public health experts, wellness practitioners, and advocates to work together toward better patient outcomes.

OUR VISION

To become the leading voice and platform for integrative oncology and holistic cancer care in Africa.

OUR MISSION

To promote evidence-based integrative oncology through education, advocacy, research, partnerships, patient support, and professional development.

Our Core Objectives

  • Promote evidence-informed integrative oncology and comprehensive cancer care.
  • Advance cancer prevention, early detection and healthy living.
  • Support patients, survivors, caregivers and families throughout the cancer journey.
  • Promote research, education, professional development and knowledge sharing.
  • Build multidisciplinary and international collaborations in cancer care.
  • Support policies and initiatives that improve cancer outcomes and quality of life.

Our Focus Areas

  • Prevention | Education | Research | Supportive Care | Survivorship | Collaboration | Advocacy

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Khadijah. A. Jimoh

Vice President

Chidinma Nwadike

Secretary General

Haleemah Abdulahi

Assist. Secretary General

Molayo.R. Modupe

Financial Secretary

Obiora May Ulunma

Public Relations Officer

Clinical & Scientific Directorates

Bringing together Nigerian multidisciplinary clinicians, researchers, academics, and healthcare professionals to advance SION through clinical expertise, education, research, innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships.

Dr. Basira Hanafi Lawal

Director of Precision Oncology and Personalized Medicine

Dr. Susana Adams

Director of Clinical and Integrative Oncology Practice

Khadijat. B. Abubakar

Director of Education, Professional Development & Training

Esther.A. Omilaju

Director of Research and Scientific Affairs

Chinomso Nwozichi

Professor of Nursing | Oncology Research

Dr Monica Emoh.

Director of Cancer Prevention & Screening

Famuyiwa, Funke Taiwo.

Director of Palliative & Supportive Care

Glory Thomas Buoro. RDN

Director of Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine

Edidiong Ukpong.PhD

Academic Researcher – SION Institute

Global & Diaspora Leadership Council

Connecting Nigerian and international oncology, nursing, healthcare, research and integrative-care leaders across the global community to advance SION's mission through expertise, collaboration, education, research and strategic partnerships

Dr. Heidi-Kussmann

Naturopathic Oncologist & Educator- SION Institute

Ligia-Melo-McPherson

Hematology-Oncology, OCN | Educator- SION Institute

Sharon Jackson

Integrative Medicine | Educator SION Institute

Dr.Shabnam-Das-Kar-MD

Functional Medicine | Educator- SION Institute

Rutuja-Sawant.

Microbiome Researcher – Educator,SION Institute

Dr. Margaret Barton-Burke

Nursing Researcher| Educator, SION Institute

Chinyere I. Ajonu, PhD

Biomedical Researcher | Bioinformatics | Educator,SION Institute

Corporate & Administrative Directorates

Overseeing SION’s governance, administration, operations, communications, partnerships, and organizational development.

Dr. Abdulrahman

Director of QA & Clinical Governance

Barr. Vivian .C. Jideofor

Director of Legal & Regulatory Affairs

Adam Fatima Abidemi

Director of Programmes and Events

Faith Ayomide Ajayi

Director of Communication & Media

Chidinma Ottah

Director of Membership and Chapters

Clara Igbokwe

Director of Partnerships and Mobilization

Henry Smith Amanze.

ICT and Digital Systems Officer

Gana Margaret Kaka.

Director of Administration

Agboh. A. Vivian

Institute.Financial Secretary

Regional Coordinators

The Regional Heads of the six geopolitical zones leading SION's regional operations, fostering collaboration, supporting members, and advancing integrative oncology initiatives across Nigeria

Ahmad Fatima

North West

Ozor Eberechukwu

South East

Agafi Hauwa Mai

North East

Ogan Tams-Felix.

South South

Hadiza Muhammad

North Central

Olatunji.E.Funmilayo

South West

State Coordinators

SION's representatives across Nigeria, coordinating state-level activities, supporting members, strengthening partnerships, and advancing integrative oncology education, advocacy, research, and community engagement within their respective states

Joanah Nwaoharu Nwaodochi .

Abia State

Scroll to Top