Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the CONFERENCE ORGANISING COMMITTEE, COC, I am pleased to announce the 2008 ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE of our great association, the Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN).

Tagged EDO 2008 – THE HEARTBEAT CONFERENCE, it is scheduled to hold in the ancient city of Benin, Edo State from 12^th – 16^th March 2008, at the Oba Akenzua II, Cultural Centre.

The ancient city of Benin is the acclaimed cradle of black civilization and the capital of Edo State, the Heartbeat of the nation. It is located in the South – South geopolitical zone of Nigeria and readily accessed from the west, east and north by road and by air.

Benin city is situated in the tropical rain forest belt and has two distinct seasons – Rainy and Dry (Harmattan) with the latter spanning October to March. Benin city has a number of tourist attractions and represents the nexus of the renowned and rich Bini Culture.

The theme TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS; THE ROLE OF PRIVATE MEDICAL PRACTITIONERSis carefully chosen to highlight the important roles that private medical practitioners have to play in achieving the Millennium Development Goals by year 2015.

While wishing you a safe trip, please accept our heartfelt welcome.

Thank you, God bless and Remain safe.

Dr. Morrison Edena (DMP) COC Chairman (08055967456)	Dr. Tope Oyelade (FAGP) COC Secretary (08037219818)
Dr. F. Iyamu Conference Coordinator (08023374792, 08036706200)