UNIMED to Host 5th Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe Distinguished Lecture on Healthcare Innovation

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has announced the 5th edition of the Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe Distinguished Lecture, bringing together academics, healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, students, and members of the public to discuss the future of healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

This year’s lecture is themed “Reimagining Nigerian Healthcare: Leadership, Research, and Innovation for the Future,” and is expected to provide a platform for critical discussions on strengthening Nigeria’s health system through innovation, leadership, and research-driven solutions.

According to the university, the event will feature Professor Kayode Ijadunola of the Department of Community Health, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, as the distinguished lecturer.

The lecture is scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM prompt
Venue: Oladipo Akinkugbe Hall, Laje Campus, UNIMED, Ondo

The institution stated that the lecture will also serve as a tribute to Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe, a renowned scholar and pioneer in medical education and healthcare development whose legacy continues to shape Nigeria’s medical academia and health sector advancement.

UNIMED noted that the event is designed to stimulate practical and forward-looking conversations on healthcare reform, with emphasis on leadership, research excellence, and technological innovation as key drivers of a resilient health system.

The university further encouraged stakeholders across academia, healthcare, and policy sectors, as well as students, to attend the lecture, describing it as an opportunity for intellectual engagement and knowledge exchange on pressing health challenges in Nigeria and beyond.