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Orthopaedic Fellowship Programs in Nigeria

3 current source-linked pathways are organised across 2 subspecialties, including Spine, Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum. Compare clinical, research, observational, travelling and short-course formats without treating network hosts as separate fellowships.

3Total programs
2Subspecialties
3Clinical & visiting
0Research
0Network host institutions
CITY DIRECTORIES

These locations meet OrthoFellow’s city-page quality threshold. A network-host pathway is labelled separately and never treated as a duplicate programme.

Lagos2 current pathways2 institutions · 2 subspecialties →
SUBSPECIALTY

Spine

2 programs
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala

National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala

⌖ Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Faculty & leadership

KAKabir Abubakar, fellowship faculty at National Orthopaedic Hospital DalaKabir AbubakarMMMamman Muhammad Lawal

Duration4 to 12 weeks
FundingNo programme fee is stated by AO. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala, Spine surgery unit. The host…
Last verified 13 Oct 2026Original program page
View details →Official program ↗
✓ Verified 13 Oct 2026
ObservershipUpcoming cycleSpine →

AO Spine Fellowship — National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos

National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos

⌖ Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Program lead

ATAdetunji Toluse, fellowship faculty at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, LagosAdetunji Toluse

Duration4 to 12 weeks
FundingNo programme fee is stated by AO. AO pays the fellow a small stipend toward accommodation and…
ExposureShort-term AO Spine fellowship (observership-style placement) at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, Department of…
Last verified 13 Oct 2026Original program page
View details →Official program ↗
SUBSPECIALTY

Trauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum

1 program
✓ Verified 14 Oct 2026
Clinical FellowshipActive applicationTrauma, Pelvis & Acetabulum →

Lagos National Orthopaedic Hospital / SICOT Fellowship

National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi

⌖ Lagos, Nigeria

Program lead

ATAdetunji Toluse, fellowship faculty at National Orthopaedic Hospital, IgbobiAdetunji Toluse

Duration3 months
FundingFunded: hospital accommodation and monthly allowance, plus SICOT reimbursement of eligible…
ExposureArthroplasty and general orthopaedics, orthopaedic oncology and paediatric orthopaedics; the same hospital is an AO Spine host with…
Last verified 14 Oct 2026Original program page
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PLANNING QUESTIONS

Applying for orthopaedic training in Nigeria

What orthopaedic training programmes are listed in Nigeria?

OrthoFellow currently indexes 3 current canonical pathways in Nigeria: 0 clinical fellowships, 0 research fellowships, 3 observerships and 0 short courses. Open each profile for its exact classification and current cycle status.

Are international surgeons eligible for every programme in Nigeria?

No. Eligibility, language, registration, immigration permission and hospital privileges depend on the specific programme and host. OrthoFellow shows published requirements and labels missing information for direct confirmation.

How current are the Nigeria listings?

Each programme profile shows its own checked date and official source. Availability and deadlines can change, so applicants should reopen the current official programme page before applying or paying costs.

What documents do applicants usually prepare for Nigeria?

Common documents include a CV, training evidence, references and identity documents. Each programme profile may require additional documents.

Does OrthoFellow estimate unpublished deadlines or funding in Nigeria?

No. If a deadline, stipend, salary, accommodation or application route is not published by the official source, the profile is labelled as not published, direct enquiry required or current availability unconfirmed.

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