Nigerian Medical Association

What Nigerian Medical Association does

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is a nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1960 (with roots in the 1951 British Medical Association Nigeria branch), constituted as the legally recognized peak professional body for medical and dental practitioners in Nigeria under the Medical and Dental Practitioner's Act CAP 221 (1990). It serves between 50,000 and over 100,000 members across 36 state branches plus the Federal Capital Territory, and a diaspora of approximately 19,000, with governance vested in the National Executive Council and an elected National Officers Committee.

NMA's core offerings are advocacy and member services rather than commercial products. Revenue is generated through annual practicing fees paid by registered practitioners, delegate fees for the Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting (₦120,000 early registration for 2026), merchandise and medical supply sales through the NMA Store, and subscriptions and author fees from the Nigerian Medical Journal (published continuously since 1964). Operational technology is a digital association management platform with website, digital stamping, credential verification, and virtual meeting capabilities — no proprietary AI or ML components are disclosed. Recent productized extensions include the Doctors Medical Aid Foundation (D-MAF) launched as a humanitarian arm in late 2025, a ₦37 million welfare fund, and a new NHIA-partnered healthcare package for doctors.

Commercially, NMA's go-to-market is a hybrid of sales-led advocacy (lobbying the Presidency, Ministry of Health, NSIWC, NHIA, and state governments on CONMESS, CBA, and welfare), event-driven engagement (annual AGC/DM with over 1,000 delegates, NEC meetings, outreach programs), and community-led mobilization through its 36 state branches plus FCT. Recent material wins — correction of the CONMESS salary structure (August 2025), revised professional allowances (November 2025), retirement age extension from 60 to 65 (December 2025), and the constitution of a CBA Committee after 17 years — illustrate the revenue-relevant value delivered to members. The organization is currently constructing an eight-storey national headquarters in Abuja and operating under a freshly launched 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, with new NOC leadership installed at the May 2026 ADM in Kano.

Name

Nigerian Medical Association

Legal name

Nigerian Medical Association

Website

https://thenma.ng

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Nigerian Medical Association is the peak nonprofit professional body for doctors in Nigeria, serving 50,000–100,000+ members across 36 state branches plus FCT under Act CAP 221. It generates revenue from membership dues, conference fees, the Nigerian Medical Journal, and the NMA Store while advocating for doctors' welfare, salary structures, and health policy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Regulatory Cooperation (BPADANAJ)

Keywords

• Professional medical association
• Healthcare policy advocacy
• Doctor membership services
• Medical journal publication
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Abuja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Practicing Fee / Membership Dues: Membership is open to any medical or dental practitioner registered under the Medical and Dental Practitioner's Act CAP 221 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (1990), upon payment of the annual practicing fee. This is the core recurring revenue stream sustaining the association.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue generated from delegate registration fees for Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting (AGC/DM) and National Executive Council (NEC) meetings. The early registration fee for the 2026 AGM/ADM was approved at ₦120,000.
3. NMA Store (Merchandise and Medical Supplies): The NMA operates an online store selling essential medical supplies, educational materials, and exclusive member merchandise.
4. Nigerian Medical Journal: The association publishes the Nigerian Medical Journal, providing a scholarly publication platform. The journal is accessible at nigerianmedjournal.org and generates revenue through subscriptions and author fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is the peak professional membership body for medical and dental practitioners in Nigeria. It provides annual practicing fee-based membership services, advocacy for doctors' welfare and health policy, the peer-reviewed Nigerian Medical Journal, the Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting, the NMA Store for medical supplies and member merchandise, the Doctors Medical Aid Foundation (D-MAF) for welfare support, and digital member services spanning all 36 Nigerian states and the FCT.

Product overview

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is a professional membership organization for doctors in Nigeria, not a product company with a commercial software portfolio. Its primary offerings include the Nigerian Medical Journal for peer-reviewed medical research publication, an NMA Store for medical supplies and merchandise, and various digital platforms for member services including news publications, events management, and member verification systems. The association also operates the Doctors Medical Aid Foundation (D-MAF) for humanitarian health initiatives and has strategic initiatives such as the NMA House Project and NMA National Building Project. All products and services are organizational offerings supporting its professional membership rather than standalone commercial product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NMA Membership (Annual Practicing Fee) Annual practicing fee-based membership open to any medical or dental practitioner registered under the Medical and Dental Practitioner's Act CAP 221 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (1990). Provides access to advocacy, welfare support, continuing medical education, professional standards, networking, and digital verification services.
• Nigerian Medical Journal A peer-reviewed medical journal published by the NMA, accessible online at nigerianmedjournal.org, serving as a platform for advancing medical research and knowledge sharing among Nigerian medical practitioners.
• NMA Store An online store operated by the NMA offering essential medical supplies, educational materials, and exclusive member merchandise for Nigerian medical professionals.
• Annual General Conference and Delegates Meeting (AGC/ADM) The NMA's flagship annual conference bringing together over 1,000 delegates for scientific sessions, policy dialogues, elections, awards, and community outreach, with continuing medical education credits offered.
• Doctors Medical Aid Foundation (D-MAF) Welfare foundation of the NMA that conducts humanitarian and corporate social responsibility initiatives including adoption of orphanages, free medical outreach, and welfare support for ailing members and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Secured correction of CONMESS salary structure circular (released August 19, 2025) restoring relativity with CONHESS
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (Federal Republic of Nigeria)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025NMA leadership led by President Prof. Bala Audu paid a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at the State House on September 1, 2025. The President reaffirmed his resolve to deliver healthcare reforms and approved the CBA constitution and other welfare measures for doctors.
• Dr. Tunji Olowolafe (Healthcare Investor)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025NMA President Dr. Bala Audu and NOC visited Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, a respected healthcare investor and entrepreneur, to discuss the NMA House Project and collaborative opportunities for the NMA Medical Aid Foundation in expanding welfare programmes.
• Federal University of Health Sciences AzarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025The Federal University of Health Sciences Azare collaborated with NMA to launch Nationwide Health and Education Empowerment Initiatives for Orphanages in Bauchi State. NMA President Dr. Bala Audu participated alongside the university's leadership in the adoption of the Katagum Zone Orphanage Home, with donations of food, medications, and educational materials.
• Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital AzarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Partnered with NMA and the Federal University of Health Sciences Azare in the Nationwide Health and Education Empowerment Initiatives for Orphanages in Bauchi State. The hospital's CMD Dr. Dauda Abubakar Katagum participated in the adoption ceremony at Katagum Zone Orphanage Home.
• Chigari FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025The Chigari Foundation collaborated with NMA in the Nationwide Health and Education Empowerment Initiatives for Orphanages in Bauchi State, supporting the adoption of the Katagum Zone Orphanage Home.
• National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2025NMA President Prof. Bala Audu met with NHIA Director General Dr. Kelechi Ohiri and secured mutual agreement to establish a specialized healthcare package for medical doctors and healthcare workers, including implementation of a new tariff for healthcare providers. The partnership addresses health benefits for those dedicated to the nation's health system.
• Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2024OOU was among institutions visited during courtesy calls at the December 2025 NEC meeting in Ogun State. Prof. Adedeji Agboola (Vice Chancellor) received the NMA delegation as part of the conference's stakeholder engagement programme.
• Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDCAN is a key affiliate body of the NMA, representing consultant doctors in teaching hospitals. NMA NOC engaged MDCAN leadership through courtesy visits and advocacy meetings, discussing justice, fairness, constitutionalism, and conflict resolution. MDCAN President Prof. Apollos Chidi Ndukuba commended the NOC's reconciliatory steps. Both bodies collaborate on collective bargaining and inter-professional matters.
• National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAGGMDP represents government general medical and dental practitioners. The NMA NOC engaged NAGGMDP leadership (led by Dr. Anas Idris Shanono) regarding perceived disparities in implementation of CONMESS and special allowances within revised CONMESS structure. NAGGMDP was included in CBA negotiations. The relationship involves joint advocacy on remuneration and welfare.
• Committee of Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) of Tertiary Health InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Committee of CMDs represents leadership of tertiary health institutions across Nigeria. NMA engaged the Committee (led by Prof. Sa'ad Ahmed) on strategic policies, infrastructure investments, and the growing incidence of assaults on doctors. Discussions also covered legislative solutions for hospital safety and a proposed Ministerial Technical Steering Committee on personnel safety.
• National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNANNM is the principal nursing union in Nigeria. NMA President Dr. Bala Audu led a solidarity visit to NANNM's national secretariat in Abuja. The visit strengthened inter-professional collaboration and reaffirmed shared commitment to quality healthcare delivery. NANNM leadership (led by Comrade Haruna Mamman) and NMA expressed mutual commitment to working together.
• Federal Government of Nigeria (Presidency, Ministry of Health, NSIWC, etc.)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe NMA maintains ongoing engagement with the Federal Government including the Presidency (President Bola Tinubu), Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare (Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate), Ministry of Health, National Salaries Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Office of the Head of Civil Service, and Ministry of Labour. These engagements secured CONMESS corrections, retirement age extension, CBA constitution, and allowance improvements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN): MDCN is the statutory regulatory body responsible for registering and licensing medical and dental practitioners in Nigeria under the same Act CAP 221 that anchors NMA membership eligibility. It is an adjacent enabler/regulator rather than a peer association, but it is directly connected to NMA's value proposition through licensing and standards.
• World Medical Association (WMA): The World Medical Association is an international confederation of national medical associations that develops ethical standards (Declaration of Geneva) and facilitates global health policy dialogue. NMA engages with WMA-type bodies on international alliances, making WMA an ecosystem-level peer rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Australian Medical Association (AMA): The Australian Medical Association represents Australian doctors through federal and state branches, runs the Medical Journal of Australia, advocates on health policy, and negotiates on doctor pay and conditions. Its federated branch structure and advocacy-led GTM closely parallel NMA's 36-state-branch model.
• Indian Medical Association: The Indian Medical Association is a national voluntary organisation of doctors in India with a comparable mission: protecting doctor interests, ethics enforcement, and health policy advocacy. Its scale, state-branch structure, journal (JIMA), and advocacy-led GTM closely mirror NMA's operating model in a similarly large and diverse country.
• American Medical Association: The American Medical Association is the largest national professional membership association for physicians in the United States. Like NMA, it operates as a dues-funded professional body with a peer-reviewed journal (JAMA), annual meetings, advocacy at federal and state level, and recognised influence over medical policy and ethics.
• Canadian Medical Association (CMA): The Canadian Medical Association is the national voice of Canadian physicians, providing advocacy, a peer-reviewed journal (CMAJ), member benefits, and policy influence over Canada's health system. It mirrors NMA's combination of advocacy, publishing, and member services at a national scale.
• British Medical Association: The British Medical Association is the UK professional body for doctors and was NMA's founding organisation (BMA Nigeria branch, 1951). BMA operates the same core model: membership dues, BMJ journal, collective bargaining with the NHS, and policy advocacy. Its structure and offerings are the closest organisational analogue to NMA globally.
• Medical Association of South Africa (SAMA): SAMA is the national professional association representing doctors in South Africa. It provides member services, advocacy, continuing professional development, and engages government on health workforce policy — a direct functional analogue to NMA in another sub-Saharan African context.

Regional players

• Kenya Medical Association: The Kenya Medical Association is the national professional body for doctors in Kenya, engaging in advocacy, CME, and welfare representation within an East African context. It is a regional peer — smaller in scale than NMA but operating the same professional association model in a neighbouring East African country rather than directly competing in Nigeria.
• Ghana Medical Association: The Ghana Medical Association is the national professional body for doctors in Ghana, with a comparable mission of welfare advocacy, ethical standards, and policy engagement. As a fellow West African medical association, it is structurally analogous to NMA but operates in a different national market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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