# Akwa Ibom doctors celebrates colleague’s elevation to ANA fellowship

> Akwa Ibom doctors celebrate Martin Akpan’s ANA fellowship recognition.
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- Summary: Akwa Ibom doctors celebrate Martin Akpan’s ANA fellowship recognition. Akwa Ibom doctors congratulate Martin Akpan on his elevation to Fellow of the…
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- Author: Ekemini Simon
- Published: 2026-10-21T10:59:31+00:00
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## Martin Akpan’s ANA fellowship
Akwa Ibom doctors celebrate Martin Akpan’s elevation to Fellow of the Association of Nigerian Authors.
## NMA-AKS congratulates
NMA-AKS described the recognition as a testament to Mr Akpan’s contributions to literature, scholarship, medical humanities and the literary community.
## Medical and literary achievements
Akpan, a physician, novelist and former chairman of the state’s primary healthcare board, has combined medical practice with literary advocacy.
## Elevation significance
The NMA said his achievement shows medical professionals can extend influence beyond clinical practice through creative writing and intellectual engagement.
## Inspiration for younger doctors
The NMA added that his accomplishments could inspire younger doctors to explore creative and intellectual pursuits beyond medicine.
## Decades of involvement
Mr Akpan’s elevation comes after decades of involvement in medical practice, public health administration and literary activities in Akwa Ibom State.
## Biographical background
A biographical profile identifies him as a doctor and poet who studied medicine at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, graduating in 1983.
## Postgraduate qualifications
He also obtained a postgraduate qualification in public health and has been involved in professional medical and literary organisations.
## Political satire novel
His 1999 novel, The Crumb Eaters, examines Nigerian political realities, including political intrigues, manipulation and the pursuit of power.
## Poetry collections
He is also the author of two poetry collections, Brainwaves At Dawn, and Mixed Strokes.
## Grassroots healthcare role
In September 2018, he was appointed chairman of the pioneer governing board of the Akwa Ibom State Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
## Healthcare reforms
During his tenure, the agency pursued reforms targeted at strengthening primary healthcare delivery, including establishing local government health authorities.
## International Society of Doctors in Literature
Mr Akpan is the founder of the International Society of Doctors in Literature.
## Literary inspiration
A 1956 play, This Is Our Chance, by James Ene Henshaw inspired him to embrace creative writing alongside his medical practice.
## Early literary influence
As a primary school pupil, he was made to act the part of Bambulu, a flamboyant teacher in the play to mark parents’ day.
## Medical jargon fascination
He was particularly fascinated by the author’s predilection for medical jargon in the play.
## Niyi Osundare’s impact
Mr Akpan said Niyi Osundare’s Moonsongs profoundly affected his life, leading to his first poetry volume publication in 1993.
## Key takeaway

Akwa Ibom doctors congratulate Martin Akpan on his elevation to Fellow of the Association of Nigerian Authors after decades of medical and literary contributions.