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Occupational Therapist Association of Nigeria (OTAN) 

Associate member since 1992

Type:Associate Country / Territory:Nigeria President / Chair:Ayeni Oluwasegun Elijah Secretary / CEO:Jesudunsin Shammuah Ayomide Address: Central Medical Library Compound, Muritala Muhammad Way, Yaba Terminus,
Lagos State, 101212
Nigeria
WFOT Individual Membership: Included in the association’s subscription Email:[email protected] Social: Facebook | X (Twitter)

Delegates

Akinwole Adeoso

Delegate

Akinwole Adeoso

BMR (OT) IFE

Anthony Jejelaye 

Alternate 1

Anthony Jejelaye 

BMR, MSc OT

Working in Nigeria

General Information

Main language(s) spoken in Nigeria

English

Registration

Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice

Required
https://www.mrtb.gov.ng/ (External) ↗

Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice

Required

It is compulsory to join the Occupational Therapist Association of Nigeria (OTAN)  in order to practice as an occupational therapist

Yes

Practicing Requirements

Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice

Yes

Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice

English

Employment Opportunities

Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation

Yes

Immigration

Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice

https://portal.immigration.gov.ng (External) ↗, https://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org (External) ↗ (US), https://www.nigeriahc.org.uk (External) ↗ (UK)
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Occupational Therapist Association of Nigeria (OTAN)  and was last updated on 2nd April 2026. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.

Education Programmes

There are no WFOT Approved Programmes in Nigeria at this time.