Mission
To develop competent, ethical and socially responsible public health professionals through academic excellence, advocacy and community service.
About the association
Built by public health students, for public health students
Nigerian Association of Public Health Students — Al-Hikmah University Chapter, Ilorin. Established 2014.
Mission and vision
Vision
To be the most influential student public health body in Nigeria — driving measurable health impact in our communities.
Core values
Integrity
We hold ourselves to transparent, accountable conduct in every office we hold.
Service
Community health outreach is the heartbeat of our association.
Excellence
Academic rigour and professional competence guide our programmes.
Equity
Health is a right. We advocate for the underserved without exception.
Collaboration
We build with faculty, alumni, partners and sister associations.
Innovation
We use digital tools to make governance and learning accessible.
Constitutional objectives
- Promote the academic and professional interests of public health students.
- Foster unity and cooperation among members of the association.
- Organise health education, screening and outreach programmes.
- Represent students before the department, faculty and university authorities.
- Maintain a credible, constitutionally guided electoral process.
- Preserve institutional memory through documentation and archives.
How NAPHS began
The origin of the Al-Hikmah University Chapter, in its own words.
Al-Hikmah University commenced the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Public Health programme in 2018. At that time, there was no departmental association for Public Health students.
In 2021 the Nigerian Association of Public Health Students (NAPHS), Al-Hikmah University Chapter, was established — with the pioneer 400 level class numbering only five students.
The first President of the association was Rahamatu Emoga, a Direct Entry student appointed by the then Head of Department, Dr. Abdulsamad, who served for one semester. Usman Mahmoud Hassan was subsequently elected and served as the second President, and the first elected President, during the 2021/2022 academic session.
UK-led Administration · 2025/2026
The NAPHS Digital Ecosystem — including the NAPHSIEC electronic voting system — was pioneered and delivered by the UK-led administration of the 2025/2026 session.
Ukasha Sahabi Bala (Uk.), President
Our timeline
Milestones in the life of the chapter.
2014
Association inaugurated
NAPHS Al-Hikmah Chapter is formed by the pioneer set of Public Health students.
2017
First Public Health Week
A week of screenings, lectures and community outreach becomes an annual tradition.
2019
Constitution ratified
The chapter adopts a written constitution defining executive, legislative and electoral arms.
2022
Research culture
Student seminar and project archive established to preserve academic output.
2025
NAPHSIEC digital elections
The chapter moves to a fully electronic, auditable voting platform.
2026
NAPHS Digital Ecosystem
Library, research repository, media and governance modules go online.
Achievements
- Over 10,000 community members reached through free health screenings.
- Consistent representation at national NAPHS conventions.
- Best Student Association award, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.
- First chapter in the university to run fully electronic elections.
- Annual health newsletter published without interruption since 2019.
Leadership
Meet the people leading NAPHS
Executive Council, Legislative Council and the Independent Electoral Committee for the current session.