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Physician · Scholar · Leadership Coach
Professor
Gregory Efosa
Professor
Gregory Efosa
Erhabor
Four decades advancing respiratory medicine — and developing leaders across more than fifty nations of the world.
Gregory E. Erhabor
Professor of Medicine · Leadership Coach
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Global Role
Global Governor, ACCP
MBBS (Ib)
FWACP
FCCP (USA)
FRCP (Edin)
FRCP (Lond)
Dip. Resp. Med. (UK)
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Professional Profile
A life in medicine,
A life in medicine,
scholarship & leadership
Professor Gregory Efosa Erhabor is an internationally recognised physician, researcher, educator and leadership coach who has dedicated over four decades to advancing respiratory medicine and developing leaders across Africa and beyond.
A Professor of Medicine who served at Obafemi Awolowo University and OAUTHC, Ile-Ife, he is the immediate Past President of the Nigerian Thoracic Society and the current Global Governor of the American College of Chest Physicians — recognised for pioneering contributions to lung health in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Excellence is never a bus stop or a terminal — it is seeking to be better than yourself.— Prof. Gregory E. Erhabor
Vocation
Consultant Chest Physician Respiratory medicine · asthma, COPD & TB
Global Office
Global Governor, ACCP American College of Chest Physicians
Editor
Editor-in-Chief, WAJM West African Journal of Medicine
Coaching
Leadership Coach & Mentor Haggai Leadership Institute alumnus
Faith
Founder, Spokesman Ministries spokesmancom.org
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The Journey
Four decades of distinction
1981
MBBS, University of Ibadan
Graduated in Medicine & Surgery from Nigeria's premier university.
1983–89
Fellowship & Consultant, OAUTHC
The first trained Respiratory Physician at OAUTHC; Fellow of the West African College of Physicians.
1993–95
British Thoracic Fellowship — Bristol, UK
Selected from 70+ global applicants; Diploma in Respiratory Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, London.
2004
Professor of Medicine · UN Lecture, Holland
Appointed full Professor; guest speaker at the UN Lecture on Leadership alongside the Dalai Lama.
Today
Global Governor, ACCP · Editor-in-Chief, WAJM
An international voice in respiratory medicine, scholarship and leadership development worldwide.
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Scholarship
Research & publications
Work that has shaped the understanding of asthma and COPD across the region.
150+
Peer-Reviewed Articles
In reputable national & international journals.
95+
Oral Presentations
Plus 150+ abstracts in conference proceedings.
35+
Fellows Trained
West African & National Postgraduate Colleges.
Authored
Pulmonary Function Tests
Series
Asthma Education Series
Contributor
Asthma in West Africa
Forthcoming
Handbook of Respiratory Medicine
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Leadership & Service
National & international roles
Current
Global Governor, ACCP
Formerly first International Regent (six years).
Current
Editor-in-Chief, WAJM
Flagship journal of WACP & WACS.
Founder
Pan-African Thoracic Society
One of the pioneering founders.
Past Pres.
Nigerian Thoracic Society
Immediate Past President.
Chair
National Asthma Guideline Committee
Nigeria's first national asthma guideline.
Vice-Chair
Chronic Lung Disease, IUATLD
Paris-based union against TB & lung disease.
Consultant
World Health Organization
Chronic respiratory diseases & mHealth in Africa.
Advisory
Pfizer · AstraZeneca · GSK
International medical advisory boards.
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Coaching & Mentorship
Leadership development
Leadership development
& coaching
Building servant-leaders who effect institutional change.
A sought-after leadership coach and keynote speaker, Prof. Erhabor's core gift is building leaders who can effect institutional change — developing servant-leaders who make a difference in their sphere of influence, whether in society, the academy, or the church.
2004
UN Lecture on Leadership · Holland
Spoke alongside the Dalai Lama and world leaders.
Alum
Haggai Leadership Institute, Singapore
Global leadership training.
Annual
ILCON — International Leadership Conference
Convener; draws leaders from Nigeria & abroad.
Founder
School of Effective Ministry & Leadership
Grooming leaders for excellence in service.
30+ Leadership Books
Authored & bestselling
- Your Time in Your Hands
- Balancing Life & Work in the 21st Century · award-winning bestseller
- Seed of Excellence
- Loyalty: The Path to Greatness
- 12 Principles for All-Round Success
- Principles of Academic Excellence
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The Bookshelf
Books by Prof. Erhabor
Over thirty leadership and inspirational titles, alongside landmark medical texts — most available to buy on Amazon.
Leadership
Your Time in Your Hands
A practical guide to stewarding the one resource no one can ever replace — your time.
Buy on AmazonInspirational
Seed of Excellence
On planting the habits and character that grow into a life of lasting excellence.
Buy on AmazonLeadership
Loyalty: The Path to Greatness
Why faithfulness in small things is the quiet foundation of every great life and career.
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Speaking & Insights
From the podium
Talks, keynotes and reflections — written up and shared as he speaks around the world.
Excellence Is Never a Terminal
A short reflection on lifelong learning, mentorship, and the discipline of becoming better than yourself.
Read the talk →The Future of Respiratory Care in Africa
A call to close the gap between guideline and bedside — and to build the next generation of African chest physicians.
Read the talk →Leadership by Service in a Changing World
Why the finest leaders stoop to lift others — and how servant-leadership reshapes institutions from the inside out.
Read the talk →
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Recognition
Honours & awards
1993
British Thoracic Society Award
For excellence in thoracic medicine.
2008
‘Making a Difference’ Award — ACCP
For his work in asthma · Philadelphia, USA.
2012
Humanitarian Award in Asthma — ACCP
Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
×2
Lecturer of the Year
Twice honoured by graduating medical students.
Featured & Syndicated In
The Guardian
Vanguard
Punch
Channels TV
NTA
TheNEWS
Beyond the Academy
Faith, leadership & ministry
Founder of Spokesman Communication Ministries (1987) and the Sanctuary of Hope Church (1997), Prof. Erhabor has preached over 30,000 sermons and ministered in more than fifty nations of the world.
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Sermons, broadcasts, books & conferences
Explore the Ministry
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Get in Touch
Speaking, coaching
Speaking, coaching
& collaboration
For keynotes, leadership coaching, manuscript review, and mentorship enquiries — worldwide.
Engagements
Keynotes & Leadership Coaching Conferences, faculties & organisations worldwide
Ministry
spokesmancom.org Spokesman Communication Ministries