Thomas Adewumi University Appoints Professor Gabriel Omotoso as Medical College Provost

Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) has appointed Professor Gabriel Olaiya Omotoso, B.Sc., MBBS, M.Sc., Ph.D., FASN, as the substantive Provost of its College of Medical and Health Sciences (TAU-ColMed).

The appointment is aimed at strengthening medical education, advancing research and positioning the College as a leading centre of excellence in medical and health sciences.

As Provost, Professor Omotoso will provide academic, clinical and administrative leadership for the College. His responsibilities include driving strategic development, pursuing full accreditation of the MBBS programme by the 2027/2028 academic session, strengthening research and innovation, and promoting local and international academic collaborations.

Professor Omotoso is a distinguished Professor of Anatomy with 18 years of academic experience at the University of Ilorin. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences at Kwara State University, Malete, where he led the Faculty in securing full accreditation for its MBBS programme from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) in March 2026.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and has an extensive record of research grants and postgraduate supervision.

His association with TAU began in 2024 when he served on the University’s Planning and Implementation Committee for its medical and pharmacy programmes. He also contributed to the development of the MBBS curriculum and participated in accreditation-related activities.

Under his leadership, TAU-ColMed is expected to strengthen its research culture, expand institutional partnerships, attract external research funding, and support the growth and accreditation of the University’s Teaching Hospital.

The appointment forms part of the University’s efforts to advance medical education, promote impactful research and strengthen its capacity in the medical and health sciences.