The Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) is the umbrella professional organization of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians in Nigeria. It was inaugurated in April 1965 and formally registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission as a Non-Government Organization in 1999, RC No. 2156. It is an affiliate member of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the African Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AFOG). Its members are distributed across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria and outside the country. SOGON has a vision that Nigerian women achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. SOGON works with the Federal Ministry of Health, International Development Partners, other professional bodies and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.

 

MISSION

SOGON is dedicated to the improvement of women’s health and rights and the reduction of maternal and newborn mortality, as well as advancing the science and practice of gynaecology and obstetrics in Nigeria. The society shall pursue its mission through advocacy, programmatic activities and capacity strengthening of its members and partners

VISION

The vision of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) is an organization where all members are professionally empowered and committed to the pursuit of the rights of women to achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives.

VALUE

The Core Values of SOGON include:

  • Commitment to women-friendly care
  • Respect for clients’ rights
  • Respect for providers’ rights and needs
  • High ethical standards
  • Quality consciousness
    Transparency and accountability
  • Professionalism

Recent Activities

Our Projects

Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health at Scale (PACFaH@Scale)
Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health at Scale (PACFaH@Scale)
10 March 2019
The Partnership for Advocacy in Child and Family Health at Scale (PACFaH@Scale) is a social accountability...
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SOGON/GE Project - Healthymagination Mother & Child Initiative (HMCI)
SOGON/GE Project - Healthymagination Mother & Child Initiative (HMCI)
20 March 2019
The Healthymagination Mother & Child Initiative (HMCI), a three-year program geared towards addressing...
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SOGON/MacArthur PROJECT - Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR)
SOGON/MacArthur PROJECT - Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR)
20 March 2019
In 2013, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation created a portfolio of seven grants to work...
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SOGON Project - Maternal and Child Health Survival Program (MCSP)
SOGON Project - Maternal and Child Health Survival Program (MCSP)
20 March 2019
In 2015, SOGON signed a sub-agreement with USAID & Jhpiego in an effort to combat preventable maternal...
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SOGON Project - Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy to Expand Access to Safe Abortion (SAFE ENGAGE)
SOGON Project - Strengthening Evidence-Based Policy to Expand Access to Safe Abortion (SAFE ENGAGE)
20 March 2019
The Lagos Ministry of Health in collaboration with The Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria...
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SOGON/CHAI Project - Improved Quality of Maternal Health Care Capacity Building
SOGON/CHAI Project - Improved Quality of Maternal Health Care Capacity Building
20 March 2019
To reduce maternal mortality and morbidity, CHAI will provide support to the Federal Ministry of Health...
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