Canberra, since 2020
Nigerian Association of Medical Doctors in the ACT
A professional home for doctors of Nigerian descent in Canberra and the surrounding region. Supporting colleagues, strengthening community.
Association noticeboard
Canberra, since 2020
Coming up
The annual NAMDA walk
Date to be announced
About the walkMembership dues
Your annual membership
View your annual dues, membership coverage and renewal date in your member account.
Dues & renewalFor our members
The association, at your fingertips
The new platform will bring everyday membership tasks together in one place.
- Member directoryConnect with colleagues
- Dues & receiptsKeep track of your membership
- Member welfareSupport, handled privately
- Elections & motionsParticipate in association decisions
Member services are in development.
Our association
Colleagues in medicine.
A community beyond it.
Founded in 2020, NAMDA brings together doctors of Nigerian descent practising in the ACT and surrounding areas.
Collegiality, member welfare and service to the wider community sit at the heart of the association.
Dr Mayokun OtesilePresident, 2025 to 2027
Enquiries & partnerships
Get in touch with NAMDA
For membership enquiries, community events and opportunities to work with the association.
Contact informationWe can't give personal medical advice. For that, please see your GP.
Executive committee
Five members, elected in December 2025 for a two year term.
Meet the committeeWho we are
What NAMDA does for its members
Our members' roots are in Nigeria and their practices are in the ACT. NAMDA backs their careers, supports them and their families when it matters, and keeps our heritage close.
- Mentoring and career supportExperienced members guide colleagues through registration, specialist training and finding work in the ACT.
- Member welfareFinancial and emotional support for members and their families when life gets hard.
- Nigerian heritageCulturally sensitive care for Nigerians in Australia, and for the wider Australian community.
Giving back
The annual NAMDA walk
Every year members, families and friends walk together. Everything raised goes to local and international charities.
Next walk: date to be announced
- Community healthHealth awareness and outreach that bring quality care to the ACT community.
- Mental health supportPromoting better mental health among Nigerians living in Australia.
Illustrative photography ยท NAMDA event photos to follow
Executive committee
The team leading NAMDA
Elected December 2025 for a two year term.
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Dr Mayokun Otesile
President
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Dr Nosa Efeovbokhan
Vice President
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Dr Abiola Adesina
Office to confirm
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Dr Muyiwa Kuteyi
Office to confirm
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Dr Henry Ugwu
Office to confirm
Membership
Becoming a member
For doctors of Nigerian descent in the ACT and surrounding areas. Applications are reviewed by the executive committee. Membership becomes active after approval and payment of dues.
Find your place in NAMDA
- General practitionersGPs and GP registrars in practices across the ACT and region.
- Hospital specialistsPhysicians, surgeons, anaesthetists, psychiatrists, paediatricians and more.
- Doctors in trainingRegistrars building their careers in general practice and hospital specialties.
- Nigerian doctors new in the ACTRecently moved to Canberra or the region? Join and meet your colleagues.
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Apply online
Tell us about yourself and your practice. It takes about five minutes.
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The committee reviews it
An authorised executive reviews and approves your application.
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Pay your dues
Pay securely by card. Your receipt is emailed to you straight away.
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Welcome to NAMDA
Log in to the directory, documents, events and elections.