OAU Celebrates UNIMED VC Professor Adejuyigbe at 65th Anniversary, Honours Leadership in Medical Education

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has honoured the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Professor Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, in recognition of her outstanding leadership and sustained contributions to medical education, healthcare development, and national service.

The honour was presented during OAU’s 65th anniversary celebration themed “65 Years of Excellence: Honouring the Past, Engineering the Future,” an event that brought together distinguished personalities from across academia, government, and professional sectors. As part of the celebration, the university recognized 65 outstanding Nigerians whose contributions have significantly impacted national development.

Professor Adejuyigbe, a renowned paediatrician, academic, and university administrator, was honoured in the category of Outstanding Leadership and Service. According to the organisers, the recognition reflects her exemplary stewardship at UNIMED and her continued efforts to advance medical training, research innovation, and healthcare delivery systems in Nigeria.

In its citation, OAU noted that under her leadership, UNIMED has strengthened its standing as a specialized institution for medical and health sciences education, with sustained progress in research output, clinical training, and institutional partnerships.

“Professor Adejuyigbe has demonstrated exceptional commitment to strengthening medical training, promoting research innovation and fostering strategic healthcare partnerships. She remains passionate about improving healthcare systems through quality education, interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based research,” the citation read.

Responding to the honour, Professor Adejuyigbe expressed appreciation to Obafemi Awolowo University, describing the recognition as both humbling and a renewed call to service.

“This recognition is not just an honour but a call to higher service. I am deeply grateful to Obafemi Awolowo University for finding me worthy of this recognition. It challenges me to remain committed to the pursuit of excellence, impactful leadership and the advancement of healthcare education in our country,” she said.

The ceremony further underscored the growing emphasis on leadership excellence and institutional impact within Nigeria’s higher education and healthcare sectors.