According to the constitution of SPHPN, association membership is open through two avenues.

1. Affiliate member organisation.
An affiliate member organization is any duly registered public health association who identifies with the values and objectives of SPHPN.
Such member associations shall seek membership in line with the provisions of this constitution.

2. Corporate membership.
Corporate bodies in this category of SPHPN membership shall have no office or voting rights in the Association but are free to contribute fully to all the discussions and deliberations of the Association. They may volunteer their services, individually and/or corporately, as the case may be.

a. For-profit organizations
(i) Corporate organisations duly registered by law and operating within Nigeria as non-profit organisations.
(ii) Such organisation may be invited to seek membership in line with the provisions of this constitution.
(iii) The intending member, in addition to identifying with the objectives of SPHPN, shall be expected to be a corporate sponsor of SPHPN’s programmes as part of their corporate social responsibility under negotiated and individually documented terms.

b. Non-profit organisations
(i) Corporate organisations duly registered by law and operating within Nigeria as non-profit organisations.
(ii) Such organisation may be invited to seek membership in line with the provisions of this constitution.
(iii) The intending member, in addition to identifying with the objectives of SPHPN, shall be expected to contribute to the attainment of “the Association’s” goals with her resources.

The constitution further states the entitlements of membership. Please note that Corporate membership, whether for-profit or not-for-profit, is always sought by the Society.

The objectives of SPHPN remain to support and enhance public and personal health through:
a. The advancement of excellence in public health practice
b. The development of health and allied workers’ capacity towards service delivery
c. The provision of a platform for networking among public health practitioners on contemporary public health issues
d. The coordination of public health research for use as a tool for evidence-based policy making
e. The promotion of collaboration and cooperation among component member associations and individuals
f. The provision of assistance to affiliate member associations to pursue and achieve the original good objectives of those organisations in a corporate and wholesome manner and in cooperation with all the other public health associations

The overall aim of the Society is to provide a forum for promotion of public health in Nigeria by acting as a platform for multidisciplinary advancement of policies, research and interventions towards the attainment of the highest level of health for all Nigerians using preventive, curative and rehabilitative approaches.

Requirements for affiliate
i. Evidence of CAC Registration as a public health association
ii. Evidence of membership register of individual members of the intending association
iii. Payment of applicable registration fee

1. Initial registration – N 100,000.00 ($100)
2. Annual retention – N100,000.00 ($100)

Payment can be made using our online payment platform or to the following accounts –
SPHPN General Account; Zenith Bank – 1013713792
SPHPN Dollar Account; Zenith Bank – 5070543796

iv. Completion of the registration form

v. Your registration will be reviewed and approved if satisfactory, the details of your registration will be communicated to you in due course.

You can reach us for enquiries and clarifications via email using info@sphpn.org or sphpnexconational@gmail.com, and directly through any of the executive members’ emails. You can also call any of the phone numbers on the contact page.

Together we can build a healthier Nigeria. Please accept the assurances of our highest regards.