Prof Omigbodun To Deliver 4th Emeritus Oladipo Akinkugbe Distinguished Lecture At UNIMED

The University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State, the first specialized University of Medical Sciences in Nigeria, has invited Professor Akinyinka Omigbodun, the past President, West African College of Surgeons, of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, to deliver the 4th Emeritus Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe Distinguished Lecture on the 15th July, 2024.

This Lecture according to the institution Public Relations Officer, Isaac Oluyi, is aimed at promoting the legacy of excellence as epitomised by Professor Akinkugbe, one of the most distinguished academicians, medical teachers and leaders in the history of Nigeria.

The Lecture has, over the last three years, focused on different dimensions of the legacy of Prof. Akinkugbe which include, among others, research, teaching and clinical services. Professor Akinkugbe played key leadership roles within the health profession, education landscape and the Nigerian university system, leaving behind a legacy of impactful mentorship.

To this end, this year’s edition will focus on ” The Nexus between Leadership, Mentorship and Academic *Development in Nigeria”.

It needs to be stressed that this lecture series was established in honour of the late Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe, the 1st Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council of UNIMED, Ondo.

This year’s edition will hold at 11.00am on Monday, 15th July, 2024 at the University Hall, Laje Medical Village, Ondo.