Zulum Auditorium, UMTH Maiduguri

ARIN KANEM BORNO 2026

Programme of Events

9th Annual General Meeting & Scientific Conference

August 17 - 21, 2026 | Zulum Auditorium, UMTH Maiduguri

Theme: Advancing Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology in Resource-Limited Settings

Programme Overview

Five days of scientific sessions, hands-on training, networking and celebration

5 Days

17th - 21st August 2026

Multiple

Scientific Sessions

Abstracts

Abstract Presentations

AGM

Annual General Meeting

Detailed Programme

Programme at a Glance

Time Day 1
Mon 17/08
Day 2
Tue 18/08
Day 3
Wed 19/08
Day 4
Thu 20/08
Day 5
Fri 21/08
8:00am - 8:30am Arrival / Registration of Delegates Registration of Delegates Registration of Delegates Registration of Delegates Registration of Delegates
8:30am - 10:30am 1st scientific session / Abstract presentation 1st scientific session / Abstract presentation Scientific session / Abstract presentation Scientific session / Abstract presentation Scientific session / Abstract presentation
10:30am - 11:00am Lunch break Tea break Tea break Tea break Tea break
11:00am - 11:30am (10 min each) Sponsored presentations (10 min each) Sponsored presentations (10 min each) Sponsored presentations (10 min each) Sponsored presentations (10 min each) Sponsored presentations
11:30am onwards Hands-on training (Catheter/IR + biopsy/interventions) Subtheme presentations + Opening ceremony Affiliate bodies breakout sessions + ARIN AGM Hands-on training + Neuro-radiology interactive Scientific session + Closing debriefing

Monday 17th August 2026

Time Activity
8:00am - 8:30am Arrival / Registration of Delegates
8:30am - 10:30am 1st Scientific Session / Abstract Presentations I
  1. Imaging of pancreatic tumors: diagnostic accuracy of CECT — West O, Calmday E
  2. Mammographic density and breast cancer risk assessment — Onwiuchekwa CE, Ugboma E, & Manuel B
  3. Ultrasound elastography in liver fibrosis staging in a tertiary hospital in South-South Nigeria — Robinson ED, Alazigha N
10:30am - 11:00am Lunch Break
11:00am - 11:30am
(10 min each)
Sponsored Presentations
  1. FOXMED CONSULTS LIMITED
  2. TANIT NIGERIA
  3. PPC LIMITED
11:30am - 3:30pm Hands-on Training of Interventional Radiology
Catheter and central lines insertion

Facilitators: Prof Ahmed Ahidjo, Prof Anas Ismail

3:30pm - 3:45pm Lunch Break
3:45pm - 6:30pm Hands-on Training of Interventional Radiology
Percutaneous trucut biopsy, hepatic radiologic interventions, biopsies, image-guided prostate biopsies

Facilitators: Prof Ahmed Ahidjo, Prof Anas Ismail

Tuesday 18th August 2026

Time Activity
8:00am - 8:30am Registration of delegates
8:30am - 10:30am 1st scientific session / Abstract presentation
  1. Knowledge of radiation protection among healthcare workers — Agazie, KC, Ijeruh OY
  2. MRI evaluation of knee injuries: correlation with arthroscopy findings — Aaron FD, Fatade A
  3. Radiographic patterns of pulmonary tuberculosis and correlation with abdominal ultrasonographic findings — Tari ES, Abam R
10:30am - 11:00am Tea break
11:00am - 11:30am
(10 min each)
Sponsored presentation
  1. JNCI Sponsored presentation
  2. CROWN HEALTHCARE (NG) LIMITED, NIGERIA
  3. SUDABELT MEDICAL
11:30am - 12:20pm Subtheme presentations
  • Subtheme 1: INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY: THE MINIMAL INVASIVE ALTERNATIVE TO SURGERY
  • Subtheme 2: MEDICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A FOCUS ON RADIOLOGY
12:20pm - 12:30pm Arrival of Guest
12:30 noon - 3:00pm Opening ceremony
  • National Anthem
  • Opening prayer
  • Introduction of dignitaries
  • Chairman of occasion Opening remarks
  • Welcome address by the LOC chairman
  • Address by ARIN President
  • Chairman of occasion opening remarks
  • Guest Lecture: BUILDING AND SUSTAINING RADIOLOGICAL PARTNERSHIP IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTINGS
  • Goodwill messages
  • Vote of thanks / Appreciation by ARIN National Secretary DR Segun
  • Closing Prayer
3:30pm - 3:45pm Lunch break
3:45pm - 6:30pm
  1. RSNA virtual presentation
  2. Nigerian medical association presentation on inter-professional collaboration (interactive session)

Wednesday 19th August 2026

Time Activity
8:00am - 8:30am Registration of delegates
8:30am - 10:30am Scientific session / Abstract presentation
  1. Late presentation of malignancies: Radiologic perspective — ROBINSON, ED
  2. Evaluation of the Radiologic patterns of bone tumors in a tertiary hospital — Kabir I, & Mahmoud US
  3. AI In Healthcare, 1 year overview — Robinson ED, & Amadi MJ
10:30am - 11:00am Tea break
11:00am - 11:30am
(10 min each)
Sponsored presentations
  1. SWISS BIOSTADT LIMITED
  2. STANDARD ELECTRO MEDICAL COMPANY (SEMED)
  3. ISN MEDICAL
11:30am - 2:30pm Affiliate bodies breakout scientific sessions / AGM (6 rooms simultaneously)
  • Society of Paediatric Imaging in Nigeria (SPIN)
  • Nigerian Society of Interventional Radiology (NiSIR)
  • Breast Imaging Society of Nigeria (BISON)
  • Nigerian Society of Neuroradiology (NSNR)
  • Society of Musculoskeletal Imaging in Nigeria (SMIN)
  • Society for Cardiovascular Radiology in Nigeria (SCRIN)
2:30pm - 6:30pm 2026 ARIN AGM
  • Opening Prayer
  • President’s Opening Remarks
  • Adoption of Agenda
  • Minutes of last AGM
  • Adoption of AGM Minutes
  • Matters arising from 2025 AGM minutes
  • NEW Business
  • AOB
  • Vote for 2026 AGM Hosting
  • Sponsored presentations
  • Adjournment
  • Closing prayer
3:30pm - 3:45pm Lunch

Thursday 20th August 2026

Time Activity
8:00am-8:30am Registration of delegates
8:30am-10:30am Scientific session / Abstract Presentation
  1. Imaging features of osteomyelitis in type 2 diabetic patients — Robinson ED, Ofem E
  2. Imaging spectrum of neurocysticercosis: the Nigerian report — Hammed M, Kikio RD
  3. Burden of trauma: imaging patterns in a tertiary hospital — Jaja ED, Olukumni OY
10:30am-11:00am Tea break
11:00am-11:30am
(10 min each)
Sponsored presentations
  1. FUJIFILM GLOBAL
  2. EMERALD MEDALS LTD
  3. UNI-MEDICAL HEALTHCARE LTD
11:30am-2:30 pm Scientific session / Abstract Presentation
  1. CLINICAL Radiologic AUDIT A Year Review — Adule Salaam
  2. Assessment of degenerative spine disease using MRI in Northern Nigeria — Hassan K, Mohamed H
2:30pm-4:30pm Hands on training ON echocardiography and lower limbs Doppler Ultrasonography
Facilitator: Dr Nyeche Ovundah
4:30pm-6:30pm Neuro-Radiology interactive season
Multi-disciplinary interactive season between the Radiologist, Neuro Surgeons and Neurologist
Facilitator: Nigerian Society of Neuroradiology (NSNR)
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Lunch break
4pm - 6:30pm Dinner / Awards/ Recognitions

Friday 21st August 2026

Time Activity
8:00am-8:30am Registration of delegates
8:30am-10:30am Scientific session / Abstract Presentation
  1. Percutaneous nephrostomy: indications and outcomes — WONODI W, Abam R
  2. Imaging spectrum of congenital CNS anomalies in a terteiary radiologic facility — Amadi MJ, Wekhe C, IJeruh OY
  3. Awareness and utilization of interventional radiology in Nigeria — Prof Ismail Anas
10:30am-11:00am Tea break
11:00am-11:30am
(10 min each)
Sponsored presentations
  1. Correlation of ultrasound grading of hepatic steatosis with serum lipid profile — Wekhe C, Solomon K
  2. Outcomes of ultrasound-guided biopsies in a tertiary center — Oyinloye Y, Ododo B
  3. Role of image-guided drainage in abdominal abscesses — Abdumali A, Sambo S
11:30am-1:30 pm Scientific session / Abstract Presentation
  1. WORK PLACE radiology SAFETY, the role of the radiologist — Janet Akinmoladum
  2. Ultrasound evaluation of pediatric abdominal masses in a tertiary hospital in western Nigeria — IKECHUWU J, JOHN N, & ISAAC C
1:30pm-2:30pm Closing Debriefing
Communiqué Release / Press conference
3:00pm Departure

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