NSP and ACAPN Unite to Advance Physiotherapy in 2026

The Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) announced its commitment to resolving differences with the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria (ACAPN) during the Unity Conference 2026, held on Thursday in Kano. Dr. Felix Oyilola Odunsanya, President of NSP, emphasized the importance of unity in advancing the profession and leaving a better legacy for future professionals.

This resolution marks the end of a long-standing crisis that had hindered the development of physiotherapy in Nigeria. The conference, themed “United in Purpose To Drive Excellence in Physiotherapy Training and Practice in Nigeria,” was inaugurated by former Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo.

Prof. UAC Okafor, President of ACAPN, expressed readiness to collaborate for the profession's advancement. Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by Secretary to the State Government Umar Farouk Ibrahim, urged physiotherapists to mentor younger practitioners while embracing new ideas.

The event also included an inter-university quiz competition, with Usman Dan Fodio University Sokoto winning first place and a prize of ₦100,000.