The Nigerian Cardiac society was founded in March 1971. The society has since then regularly held its annual scientific conference as well as annual general meeting. Founding fathers to whom credit must be given include: Professors A.U. Antia (First President), Edington, Abraham, Cocksholt, Brokington, Parry, Ikeme, Ogunlesi, Akinkugbe, Carlisle, Udekwu and Dede Ihenacho. Others who have contributed immensely include Professor Lagunjoye, Okuwobi, Falase, Adebonojo, Anyanwu, andy,Oroegbu, Araoye, Adebo (Past Presidents) and a host of other highly dedicated officials and members.

The Nigerian Cardiac Society strives to disseminate current and evidence-based information on cardiovascular diseases to the public, as well as promote the adoption of healthy life-styles by the general public through adoption of cardiovascular disease preventive measures that have been borne out of research.