About us
History
NASoW was founded in the year 1975 and it was legally registered by the duo of Dr.Ojesina and Mr.Olaleye who were Medical Social Workers at the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan.
The duo, together with other Social Workers among whom are; Alhaji Zakari Musa, Chief Erinle, Mr. Hameed registered NASoW on 11th of August 1992 as the recognised professional umbrella body for Social Workers in Nigeria to promote greater interest.
The association has undergone several tremendous transformations since it was founded.
NASoW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
Who we are
The Nigeria Association of Social Workers (NASoW) is a professional organization of social workers in Nigeria. NASoW has Members across the 36 states of the Federation.
The NASoW provides advocacy, guidance, research, current happenings, and other resources for its members and for social workers and Researchers at large. Members of the NASoW are also able to obtain members-only publications, discounts on other products and services.
Alh.Mashood B. Mustapha
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
PROF. TAKIM ASU OJUA
DEPUTY PRESIDENT
Esther Ben Nasara
GENERAL SECRETARY
Obiagwu Justin c.
ASSISTANT GEN. SECRETARY
FOLASHADE ADEBIMPE OGUNGBIRE
TREASURER
Musliudeen Atanda Adebayo
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Fabiawari Torubiri
PROGRAME OFFICER
Yahaya Isah
VP NORTH CENTRAL
Kayode Noah Omoyajowo
VP SOUTH WEST
Abdullahi Aliyu Mwankas
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Gimba Hezekiah Dikop
EDITOR
Olufemi Michael Babalola
LEGAL ADVISER
Kolawole Nathaniel Olawale
EX-OFFICIAL
Jamilu Musa
VP NORTH WEST
Akah Pius E.
AUDITOR
Barbara Brownson
WELFARE OFFICER
Albulahi Ibrahim
VP NORTH EAST
NATIONAL NASOW EXECUTIVE