About Best of ASCO Africa
Best of ASCO Africa is a two-day scientific meeting that brings the most clinically impactful abstracts from the ASCO Annual Meeting to African oncologists, while tailoring presentations to low-resource settings. It fosters collaboration to discuss practice gaps and solutions for accessing innovative therapies, technologies, and resources.
BOA Africa Planning Committee Members
Prof Isaac Folorunso Adewole
Chair
Former Health Minister, Nigeria appointed Ambassador to Canada
Dr Abiola Ibraheem
Chair
University of Illinois at Chicago
Dr Miriam Mutebi
Chair
Aga Khan University
Dr Akinola Odedeyi
Secretary
Obafemi Awolowo University
Dr Adekunle Odunsi
Advisor
University of Chicago
Best of ASCO Africa is a two-day scientific meeting that brings the most clinically impactful abstracts from the ASCO Annual Meeting to African oncologists, while tailoring presentations to low-resource settings. It fosters collaboration to discuss practice gaps and solutions for accessing innovative therapies, technologies, and resources.
Conference Venue: Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria
Registration for Best of ASCO AFRICA 2026
Accommodation information
Travel and Visa Requirements
BOAA Visa Process – Nigerian Business Visa
Business (Single Entry) Visa – F4A
International participants traveling to Nigeria for BOAA are advised to note the following:
VISA APPLICATION:
Participants requiring a visa should apply for a Nigerian Business Visa.
Business Visa Information (requirements and eligibility):
https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/business-single-entry-visa-f4a/
Business e-Visa Application Portal:
https://evisa.immigration.gov.ng/
YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION:
A valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Nigeria.
MALARIA PREVENTION:
Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for travelers.
Participants are encouraged to make travel arrangements early and consult their local Nigerian embassy if needed.
For further enquiries, please contact us at: boa-africa@aortic-africa.org
Purpose: A Single-Entry Visa granted to persons who wish to visit Nigeria for business meeting, conference, seminar, training, contract negotiation, marketing, sales, procurement of Nigerian goods/Services, trade fairs and job interview.
Eligibility: Foreigners traveling for short-term business-related visits, not involving any form of employment.
Requirements
- Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
- CAC Certificate of inviting company.
- Passport size photo.
- Invitation Letter from inviting company.
- Evidence of return ticket.
- Hotel Reservation or host’s address in Nigeria.
Steps to Obtain
- Obtain Invitation Letter.
- Request an official invite from the Nigerian host company.
- Apply online (e-Visa).
- Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
- Obtain Visa.
Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: No.
Stay duration: 30 days single entry within visa validity.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted to participate in meeting, conference, seminar, contract negotiation, marketing, sales, training, procurement of Nigerian goods/services, Trade Fairs, job interviews only.
Family/Group Applications: Group applications for up to 10 persons.
BOA Africa 2026 Conference Program
