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Homeopathy is relatively more prevalent in Nigeria than in other parts of Africa. Both medically qualified practitioners and lay persons can practice homeopathy.The Pan African Homeopathic Medical College Oguta(peter fishers report)and the Nigerian Homeopathic Medical Association headed by one the pioneers of homeopathy in Nigeria Dr M.O Okafor,later The All-Nigeria Homoepathic Medical Organization was founded in 1961, and the homeopathic practitioner, I. Okogeri, began practice the following year. The Nigerian College of Homeopathic Medicine, founded in 1972, is recognised by the government of the East Central State. The Nigerian Institute of Homeopathy has special consultative status with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.