1ˢᵗ National Oncology Nursing Conference
Join 500+ Nursing Leaders at the ONSN 2025 Conference
16th–18th December, 2025
Babcock University
Ilishan
Remo, Ogun State
Nigeria
The Oncology Nursing Society of Nigeria (ONSN) invites local and international
partners to support its first National Oncology Nursing Conference. This
landmark event will bring together oncology nurses, researchers, clinicians,
policymakers, patient advocates, and international experts to strengthen cancer
care delivery and workforce development in Nigeria.
Join global oncology leaders to gain actionable strategies for advancing practice, policy, and research. Debate experts on precision care and equity, network with 500+ peers worldwide, and leave empowered to drive immediate impact—from refining patient protocols to shaping continental guidelines. Forge lasting connections through mentorship and cultural exchanges while elevating your role in Africa’s cancer care future.
30th August, 2025
30th August, 2025
16th to 18th December, 2025
Meet our visionary keynote speakers driving change in cancer care. Expect powerful insights on survivorship, health equity, and chemotherapy safety.
Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Canada
Emerita Professor of Nursing, University of Warwick Medical School
Director of Nursing Research, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
Explore dynamic sessions led by expert clinicians and researchers. Gain actionable tools in symptom science, clinical trials, and community-focused care.
Dean, Faculty of Nursing, University of Ibadan
Medical Director, Lakeshore Cancer Center
Nurse Administrator, Lakeshore Cancer Center
Consultant Medical Oncologist, Breast Oncology Lead, University Hospital of Leicester, NHS Trust, UK
Dean, Babcock University School of Nursing
Professor, Kennesaw State University, Georgia USA
Retired Assistant Director/Former coordinator, School of Postbasic Oncology Nursing, National Hospital, Abuja
Program Director, Lone Star Oncology, Texas, Visiting Professor Chamberlain University, USA
Medical Oncologist, Lakeshore Cancer Center, Lagos
Assistant Director of Nursing Federal Medical Center, Keffi, Nasarawa
Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State
Assistant Director of Nursing/ Coordinator, School of Post basic Nursing , National Hospital Abuja.
Principal Nursing Officer/Tutor at School of Post Basic Oncology Nursing, National Hospital, Abuja FCT
CEO/Founder Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital
Professor and Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Bowen University
Professor, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of HongKong.
President, International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care
info@onsnigeria.org
+15129279521 | +234 9032160242
Location
Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
info@onsnigeria.org
+15129279521 | +234 9032160242
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Arrival and Registration
Lobby
11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Conference Welcome, Opening Ceremony and goodwill messages
600-seater Hall
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Lifetime Legacy Award
600-seater Hall
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
Opening Keynote Address: Oncology Nursing in the Spotlight: Celebrating Excellence and Inspiring Growth
Professor Margaret Fitch RN, PhD, Professor, Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Canada.
Editor, Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal
600-seater Hall
12:50 PM – 1:10 PM
Commercial: Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital
600-seater Hall
1:10 PM – 2:00 PM
Power Session: Equity in Action: The oncology nurses’ pivotal role in reducing disparities in Nigerian cancer care
Prof. Winnie K.W. So PhD, RN, FAAN Professor, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
President, International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care
600-seater Hall
2:00PM -2:20 PM
Commercials : Roche
600-seater Hall
2:20 PM-3:20 PM
Lunch and Networking
3:20 PM- 4:10 PM
Plenary: Breaking Bad News and Navigating Difficult Conversations with Patients and Families
Dr. Oge Ilegbune
Medical Director, Lakeshore Cancer Center
600-seater Hall
4:10 PM- 5:00 PM
Plenary Session : What’s Age Got to Do With It? Caring for Older Patients With Cancer in Africa
Prof. O. Abimbola Oluwatosin
Professor of Nursing and Ag Dean, Faculty of Nursing Science, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State
600-seater Hall
5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Commercials : Frank’s
5:10 PM – 6:00 PM
Pioneering Excellence in Oncology Nursing: Nurse-Led Innovations in Port Care, Chemotherapy Administration, and Patient Counseling
Mrs. Cynthia Ikejiani
Nurse Administrator, Lakeshore Cancer center
600-seater Hall
6:00 PM- 7:00 PM
Panel discussion: Sexual Health: Talking Frankly to Patients About Sex and Intimacy During Cancer
600-seater Hall
7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Dinner and Networking
Tuesday, December 17, 2025
6:00AM- 7:00 AM
Stadium
7:00 AM – 8:30AM
Breakfast and Preparation
8:30AM- 9:00 AM
Day 2 Opening
600-seater
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM
Keynote address 2: The Global Nurse, Local Impact: Leveraging International Networks for Professional Growth and Resource Mobilization
Professor Annie Young,
– Emerita Professor of Nursing, University of Warwick Medical School,
-Honorary Nurse Consultant, University Hospital, Coventry, UK
-Co-Founder, Global Power of Oncology Nursing (GPON)
600-seater Hall
9:50 AM – 10:30 AM
Interview session: Cancer survivors
10:30 AM -10:40AM
Outstanding Leadership Award
10:40AM – 11:30 AM
Plenary session: Uniting Voices in Cancer Care – Enhancing Outcomes Through Collaborative Practice
Prof. Modupe Elebute-Odunsi MBBS MD FRCP FRCPath
CEO/Founder
Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital
600-seater Hall
11:30AM – 11:40 AM
Commercial
600-seater
11:40AM – 1:40 PM
Podium Présentations (Concurrent sessions) (15 minutes each)
Oral Presenters
1:40 PM – 2:40 PM
Lunch and Networking
BUHS Cafeteria
2:40 PM -3:40 PM
Poster presentations, Exhibition viewing and Networking
BCCHMS
3 :40 PM – 3 :50 PM
3:50 PM – 4:40 PM
Workshop/Masterclass: Conducting and Publishing Oncology Nursing Research: From Idea to Impact
Prof. Deborah Esan PhD, RN
Professor and Dean, Faculty of Nursing, Bowen University,
600-seater Hall
4:40 PM- 5:30 PM
Workshop sponsored by MASCC: Advancing Global Supportive Care: The Nursing Response to the MASCC 15 Ambition Statements for Equitable Access and Quality Care
Professor Annie Young & Professor Margaret Fitch
600-seater Hall
5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
Plenary session: Shining Light on Symptoms: Advancing Oncology Practice in Symptom Science and Management
Nurse Khadijat Abubakar
Principal Nursing Officer/Tutor at School of Post Basic Oncology Nursing, National Hospital, Abuja FCT
600-seater Hall
6:20 PM-6:30 PM
The Luminary Institutions in Cancer Care award
600-seater
6:30 PM -6:40 PM
Commercial
600-seater
6:40 PM- 8:00 PM
Dinner and networking
Tuesday, December 18, 2025
7:00am - 8:00am
8:30am - 9:30am
Plenary 3: Not All Breast Cancers Are Created Equal: Supporting Patients With HR+/HER2– Metastatic Breast Cancer Throughout Their Journey.
Dr. Chinomso Nwozichi PhD, RN, CMSRN, OCN, FAAN
Professor at Kennesaw State University, Wellstar School of Nursing,
Georgia , USA
600-seater
9:30am- 10:20am
Closing Keynote address: From Passion to Practice: Sustaining Excellence Through Research, Evidence-Based Care, and Quality Improvement
Dr. Margaret Barton-Burke
Director of Nursing Research, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
600-seater Hall
10:20AM -10:30AM
Commercial and Transition
10:30 AM-12:10 PM
Concurrent sessions
1. Supporting Patient Care: Strategies for Preventing and managing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Dr. Chinenye Iwuji
Medical Oncologist, Lakeshore Cancer Center, Lagos
600-seater Hall
2. Addressing the Elephant in the Room: The Stigma of Cancer in Africa
Nurse Nana Hauwa Lawal
Assistant Director of Nursing/ Coordinator, School of Post basic Nursing , National Hospital Abuja.
600-seater Hall
1. Tackling Skin Toxicities in Cancer Treatment.
Nurse Margaret Kaka Gana RM, RN, ROcN, MSc, PGD (Edu)
Assistant Director of Nursing
Siloam Valley
2. The Healing Shift: Breaking the Cycle of Burnout in Healthcare
Dr. Chinwe “Chichi” Okoli
Founder & Host, Take Charge with Dr Chichi
Siloam Valley
12:10 PM- 12:40PM
Entertainment/ Networking
600-seater
12:40PM- 1:20 PM
Fireside chat
600-seater
1:20PM – 2:30 PM
Lunch break, Networking and exhibition viewing
ACADEMY OF ONCOLOGY NURSING INDUCTION
2:30 PM – 2:50 PM
Welcome and opening
2:50 PM - 3:40 PM
Induction Lecture: Oncology Nursing Competencies and the Pursuit of Continuing Education in Africa
Dr . Roselyn Ogunkunle PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC®, OCN®, FAAN
Program Director, Lone Star Oncology, Texas,
Visiting Professor Chamberlain University, USA
600-seater Hall
3:40 PM – 4:40PM
President’s Quiz competition
The Academy of Oncology NursingTM
600-seater
4:40 PM – 5:40 PM
Fellowship Induction and the Presentation of Inductees
600-seater
5:40 PM – 6:30 PM
Closing and Preparation for dinner
600-seater
6:30pm- 9:00pm
Dinner, ONSN Anniversary and Awards Gala
BU High School Hall
Gain cutting-edge
skills
Master evidence-based protocols in precision oncology, symptom management, and emerging technologies like AI-driven diagnostics. Participate in hands-on workshops led by global experts.
Network with
Leaders
Connect with 600+ clinicians, researchers, and policymakers shaping Africa’s cancer care landscape. Engage in mentorship roundtables and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
Shape Policy
Influence continental healthcare frameworks through debates with ministers, NGOs, and WHO advisors. Contribute to actionable guidelines on equity, funding, and nurse-led innovation.
Join Nigeria’s
Premier Oncology Nursing Conference
Early Bird Rates End 30th August, 2025
Network with 600+ experts | 30+ skill-building sessions
Shape the Future
of African Cancer Care
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+15129279521 | +234 9032160242
This landmark conference, organized by the Oncology Nursing Society of Nigeria (ONSN), brings together oncology nurses, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and global experts to strengthen cancer care delivery, training, and workforce development across Nigeria and Africa.
The conference is open to oncology nurses, general nurses, medical professionals, students, researchers, policymakers, NGOs, patient advocates, cancer survivors, and health partners.
No, but discounted rates are available at partner hotels arranged by ONSN.
Attendees will gain actionable strategies for improving oncology nursing practice, policy, and research. The event offers a rare opportunity to learn from global leaders, network with 600+ peers, engage in mentorship, and help shape Africa’s cancer care future.
Yes. Interested individuals must submit an abstract or proposal through the Call for Papers portal on the ONSN website. Submissions will be reviewed and selected by the organising committee.
Organizations and individuals interested in sponsoring or partnering with ONSN for the conference can contact the organizing team through the “Contact Us” section on https://onsnigeria.org or email info@onsnigeria.org.
Yes. There will be networking sessions, panel discussions, and break-out rooms designed to foster collaboration among participants from various sectors.
Yes. Presentations and recorded sessions will be made available on the ONSN website to all registered participants after the event.For
If you’re interested in volunteering for the ONSN Conference, kindly express your interest by contacting us via email at info@onsnigeria.org or by filling out the contact form on our official website at https://onsnigeria.org/#contact. Selected volunteers will be contacted and trained ahead of the event.
