The Vice-Chancellor of University of Medical Sciences, Professor Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, has been honoured by Obafemi Awolowo University in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to higher education and healthcare development in Nigeria.
The recognition was conferred during the university’s 65th Anniversary celebration, themed “65 Years of Excellence: Honouring the Past, Engineering the Future,” which brought together eminent personalities from across the country. As part of the commemorative activities, the institution honoured 65 distinguished Nigerians whose achievements and service have made significant impacts in their various fields and on national development.
Professor Adejuyigbe, a renowned paediatrician, scholar and university administrator, received the award in the category of “Outstanding Leadership and Service”. According to the organisers, the honour was in recognition of her exemplary stewardship at UNIMED and her commitment to advancing medical education, research and healthcare delivery.
In a citation presented at the event, OAU noted that under her leadership, UNIMED has continued to consolidate its position as a leading institution for medical and health sciences education in Nigeria.
“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 stated.
Reacting to the honour, Professor Adejuyigbe expressed gratitude to the management of OAU for the recognition, describing the award as both humbling and inspiring.
“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 event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, who was represented by the Vice-Chancellor of University of Ibadan, Kayode Adebowale. Professor Adebowale delivered the Special Anniversary Lecture titled “65 Years of Excellence: OAU and the Future of Nigerian Higher Education.”
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