The World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Njideka Ulunma Okubadejo (Nigeria) and Dr Paola Guraieb Chahin (Mexico) as co-opted trustees.
Welcoming Our New Co-opted Trustees
Professor Njideka Ulunma Okubadejo (Nigeria)
Professor Okubadejo has achieved several significant milestones in Neurology in Africa. She is a Professor of Neurology and Consultant Neurologist at the University of Lagos and Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Notably, she is the first female neurologist and the first tenured female Professor of Neurology in Nigeria. Her expertise lies in Movement Disorders, with a particular focus on the genetics and epidemiology of Parkinson’s disease in African populations.
Prof. Okubadejo has been a long-standing partner of the WFN, particularly through the African Academy of Neurology (AFAN). She has been instrumental in promoting neurological education across Sub-Saharan Africa and has participated in numerous WFN-supported training initiatives. Her leadership within the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) Africa Section has aligned closely with the WFN’s goals of closing the care gap in under-resourced regions.
Dr Paola Guraieb Chahin (Mexico)
Dr Guraieb Chahin is a distinguished neurologist and neurophysiologist based at the ABC Medical Center in Mexico City. Her work spans a broad spectrum of clinical neurology, including epilepsy, stroke, and sleep medicine. She has been a prominent voice in Latin American neurology, contributing significantly to the understanding of neurological manifestations of systemic diseases.
Work with the WFN: Dr. Guraieb Chahin has actively contributed to the WFN’s advocacy and educational programs within the Pan-American Federation of Neurological Societies (PAFNS). She has been a vital link in translating WFN global initiatives into regional action in Mexico and broader Latin America, helping to ensure that the WFN’s scientific standards are accessible and applicable to diverse healthcare systems.
Looking Forward
"We are honoured to welcome such esteemed colleagues to our leadership team," says Prof. Steven Lewis, President of the WFN. "Prof. Okubadejo’s deep insights into the challenges and opportunities in Africa, combined with Dr Guraieb Chahin’s clinical and regional expertise in Mexico, will be invaluable as we continue our global push for 'Brain Health: Access for All' as stated in this year’s theme for World Brain Day."
The WFN Board of Trustees is keen to integrate the unique perspectives of Dr Guraieb Chahin and Prof. Okubadejo. Their contributions will be pivotal in steering the WFN toward its 2026 goals, particularly in the areas of building local capability and ensuring that neurological care becomes a universal priority.
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