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From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, has been honoured by the authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife.
The honour was in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to higher education and healthcare development in Nigeria.
The Vice Chancellor was honoured at the 65th anniversary celebration of OAU held at the university campus on Monday.
Adejuyigbe, a renowned paediatrician, scholar and university administrator, received the award in the category of “Outstanding Leadership and Service”.
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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.
Reacting to the honour, 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, Prof Kayode Adebowale who delivered the special anniversary lecture entitled “65 Years of Excellence: OAU and the Future of Nigerian Higher Education.”
