Olivia Chinyere Afam-Anene RDN is a professor of Clinical and Public Health Nutrition, Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, Nigeria. She is a registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN). She was the Chairperson Education Committee of Dietitian Association of Nigeria from 2013 to 2021. She was also the Head of Department, Nutrition and Dietetics, Imo State University (IMSU) from 2014 to 2018 and she is currently the President of Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN).
Tolulope Ayanrinola Folarin (2nd National Vice President 2021 till date ) is a registered dietitian with over 12 years of experience in dietary management. She holds a bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Lagos. Currently, she works as the Lead Dietitian at Dietetique Consultants, specializing in virtual dietetic consultation.
Ubong Friday David is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Assistant National Secretary of the Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN). He holds a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Ibadan and works at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital and a part-time lecturer at the UNICAL.
Dr. Aloysius Madufori is a multifaceted professional with expertise in teaching, research, administration, customer service, and publication. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Nutrition and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Research. His research interests include non-communicable diseases, nutrition for vulnerable populations, and leadership in post-secondary education and professional bodies.
Dtn. Emmanuel Azubuike Ogbuigwe is the First National Vice President of the Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN) from 2021 to date. He has a B.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics and an M.Sc in Human Nutrition from the University of Nigeria. He has worked at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital and Delta State University Teaching Hospital and received awards for outstanding service. He is married with 3 daughters.
Jane Frances Onyenonachi Anyanwu is the current National Financial Secretary of the Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN) and Chief Dietitian at the Nigerian Air Force Hospital in Abuja. With over 17 years of experience in Dietetics/Hospital, she holds a B.Sc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and was trained at UNTH Enugu for internship, served at the National Hospital Abuja, and completed her industrial attachment in UPTH.
Enuka Hannah Chinyere is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is the Enugu State Chapter Secretary and National Publicity Secretary of DAN. She has a B.Sc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and is currently pursuing an M.Sc from the University of Nigeria. She is also an Assistant Director of Dietetics at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla Enugu.
Dtn. Abdulsalami Ahmad Olayinka (BSc, MSc.) He is a Chief Dietitian at the Department of Dietetics, University College Hospital Ibadan, the National Auditor of Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN); the Chairman of Dietitians in UCH and the Treasurer of Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, UCH Branch; and Vice Chairman of Nutrition society of Nigeria Oyo State Branch.
Dr. Chika Isabelle Ndiokwelu is the Chair of the Board of Trustees and Past National President/Country Representative of DAN. She obtained her B.Sc, M.Sc, and PhD from the University of Nigeria Nsukka and retired a Deputy Director/Head of Department in 2014. She is involved in consultancy with the media and international organizations, and is blessed with 6 sons.
Mrs Nelly_Margaret Adaora Amechi Akuchie (RDN) was the Association National Financial Secretary between 2013 and 2021. She is a native of Onitsha and Attended UPS Enugu, QRC Onitsha and the University of Nigeria, Nusuka where she obtained B.Sc and M.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics in 1991 and 2007 respectively, had her Dietetics internship at the UBTH in 1992, and is Presently Assistant Director Dietitian in SHMC Aso Rock Abuja.
Professor Elizabeth Kanayo Ngwu, former National President of the Dietitians Association of Nigeria (DAN), is a two-time head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is a professor of Human Nutrition and has held various leadership positions in DAN.
NZEAGWU, Ogechi Chinyere is a Professor of Community/Applied Nutrition/Dietetics in the Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, the Chairman of Education Committee of DAN, and an active member of NSN.

DAN EXCO MEMBERS


2009 to 2011 DAN EXCO MEMBERS

  1. Dr Chika Ndiokwelu ... President / Country Representative, ICDA
  2. Mrs V. T. Alli - 1st Vice President
  3. Mrs Uduak Okon 2nd Vice President
  4. Mrs M. J. Umeh .... National Secretary
  5. Mr. Emmanuel Ukwondi ... National Assistant Secretary
  6. Mr. Emmanuel Ogbuigwe ... National Financial Secretary
  7. Mrs Gloria Okafor .... National Treasurer

2011 to 2013 DAN EXCO MEMBER

  1. Dr Chika Ndiokwelu ... President / Country Representative, ICDA
  2. Mrs V. T. Alli . 1st Vice President
  3. Mrs M. J. Umeh .... National Secretary
  4. Mr. Emmanuel Ukwondi ... National Assistant Secretary
  5. Mr. Emmanuel Ogbuigwe ... National Financial Secretary
  6. Mrs Gloria Okafor .... National Treasurer
  7. Comrade Joshua Chijioke .... Chairman, Labour and Legislative Committee

2013 to 2015 DAN EXCO MEMBERS

  1. Prof E.K. Ngwu ... President
  2. Mr. EmmanuelUkwondi.... 1st Vice President
  3. Mr. Aloysious Madufori....2nd Vice President
  4. Mr. Emmanuel Ogbuigwe... National Secretary
  5. Miss. Ihuoma Nnadi ... National Assistant Secretary
  6. Mrs Nelly Akuchie .... National Financial Secretary
  7. Mrs Gloria Okafor .... National Treasurer
  8. Mr Chinedu Okpara .... National PRO
  9. Dr. Chika Ndiokwelu .... Immediate Past President / Country Representative, ICDA
  10. Dr. Onyechi .... Editor in Chief
  11. Prof. Afam Anene .... Chairperson, Education Committee
  12. Comrade Joshua Chijioke ... Chairman, Labour and Legislative Committee
  13. Mr. Victor Odudu - Internal Auditor.

2015 to 2021 DAN EXCO MEMBERS

  1. Prof E.K. Ngwu ... President
  2. Mr. EmmanuelUkwondi.... 1st Vice President
  3. Mrs Titi Rotimi...2nd Vice President
  4. Mr. Emmanuel Ogbuigwe... National Secretary
  5. Mr Patrick Ogbonna... National Assistant Secretary
  6. Mrs Nelly Akuchie .... National Financial Secretary
  7. Mrs Gloria Okafor .... National Treasurer
  8. Mr Chinedu Okpara .... National PRO
  9. Dr. Chika Ndiokwelu .... Immediate Past President / Country Representative, ICDA
  10. Dr. Onyechi .... Editor in Chief
  11. Prof. Afam Anene .... Chairperson, Education Committee
  12. Comrade Joshua Chijioke ... Chairman, Labour and Legislative Committee
  13. Mr. Victor Odudu - Internal Auditor

Board of Trustees, DAN:

  1. Dtn. Dr Chika Isabelle Ndiokwelu - Chair
  2. Dtn. Mary Jane Umeh- member
  3. Mrs V.T. Alli - member
  4. Dtn. Joshua Chijioke Ugwu- member
  5. Dtn. Uduak Okon- member

Member. Board of Trustees, DAN:

  1. Prof E.K. Ngwu ... President
  2. Mr. EmmanuelUkwondi.... 1st Vice President
  3. Mrs Titi Rotimi...2nd Vice President
  4. Mr. Emmanuel Ogbuigwe... National Secretary
  5. Mr Patrick Ogbonna... National Assistant Secretary
  6. Mrs Nelly Akuchie .... National Financial Secretary
  7. Mrs Gloria Okafor .... National Treasurer
  8. Mr Chinedu Okpara .... National PRO
  9. Dr. Chika Ndiokwelu .... Immediate Past President / Country Representative, ICDA
  10. Dr. Onyechi .... Editor in Chief
  11. Prof. Afam Anene .... Chairperson, Education Committee
  12. Comrade Joshua Chijioke ... Chairman, Labour and Legislative Committee
  13. Mr. Victor Odudu - Internal Auditor