ARD JUTH holds it's 2025 Ordinary General Meeting/Scientific Conference - Association of Resident Doctors, Jos University Teaching Hospital

The Association of Resident Doctors, Jos University Teaching Hospital, (ARD JUTH) held it’s 2025 Ordinary General Meeting and Scientific Conference on Friday 20th June, 2025 at the JUTH Canteen Auditorium Hall in JUTH, Lamingo Jos, Plateau State. Below are pictures of the epoch and memorable gathering of residents of the current largest centre for residency training in Africa’s giant, Nigeria.

**Welcome Address by the ARD President**
Our distinguished President Dr Kwarshak Yakubu Kevin gave a welcome address and thanked members of Congress for their support always.

Financial Secretary Dr Stanley Akubuko, House Officer Rep Dr Iortyer Shadrach, Public Relations Officer Dr Justice Ohwojeheri and Madam Treasurer Dr Joy Ayuba

**Opening Remarks by the Chief Medical Director**
The Chief Medical Director, Dr. Pokop W. Bupwatda gave his opening remarks and thanked President Kwarshak, his executive council and members of Congress for the unwavering support to the development of the hospital and promised to do more for the welfare of all ARDites.

Chief Medical Director JUTH, Dr Pokop W. Bupwatda

**Invited Guests on the High table**
The Chairman of the occasion, Prof Oche Agbaji, the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Dr Njem Miner and other invited guests

**Theme of the Scientific Conference**
This was presented by a seasoned Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Mrs Nanbam Bupwatda on the topic, Resilience and Excellence: **Redefining Residency in Challenging Times.**

**Subtheme of the Scientific Conference**
Dr Mrs Gyang A. Bwatyum, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, JUTH presented the subtheme with the topic, Beyond the Stethoscope: **Navigating Wellness and Leadership in Challenging Times.**

2024/25 Executive Council, ARD JUTH
All members of the executive council were in attendance with reports presented as constitutionally mandated.

Chairman of the occasion, Prof Oche Agbaji and CMD JUTH, Dr Pokop Bupwatda

The President Dr Kwarshak Kevin and Vice-President Dr Ben James

**Cutting of Cake for the PRO, ARD JUTH**
June 20th is the birthday of the current Public Relations Officer of the Association, Dr Justice Ohwojeheri. There was a birthday celebration and cutting of cake of our dynamic Image maker. This was graced by the NARD 1st Vice-President and POTARD, JUTH.

Exco members celebrating one of their own

Business Meeting

The Business meeting started immediately after the Scientific Conference with Secretariat Report, Financial Report, AGM report presented. Thereafter the meeting went into a business session where all sundry issues concerning the Association were discussed

Dr Bulus Nansak G. SOTARD, presenting the Secretariat report

Dr Stanley Akubuko, Financial Secretary presenting the Financial Report

The Editor Dr Adeoye Philip, Deputy Editor Dr Egga Akpomushi, Ex-Officio II Dr Golis William Christopher and the Vice-President

NMA Vice-Chairman Dr John Okopi, also a past SOTARD, ARD JUTH

Dr Abraham Onyike, our indefatigable Master of Ceremonies

Dr Mang Chomo, immediate past Welfare Secretary

Dr Oliver Onuche, stellar Chairman, OGM LOC

The occasion was graced by the 1st Vice-President NARD, Dr Abdulrauf Tajudeen

Business mogul, Dr Nyam Kemin Kim and Dr Aisha Ibrahim

Breakfast and Lunch Served

Our capable LOC under the leadership of Dr Onuche ensured all ARDites were adequately fed by assortments of yummy chops for breakfast and buffet-standard lunch and drinks afterwards.

Business-owners at the fore

ARDites also showcased their businesses during the OGM. A core mandate of this executive council is to support all members in their ventures and this was on full display during the OGM.