The Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, has expressed profound joy over the appointment of the scholar and administrator, Professor Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe, as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo. In his remarks, Professor Bamire lauded the appointment as a “testament to Professor Adejuyigbe’s exemplary leadership, academic excellence, and unwavering dedication to institutional advancement.”
“This prestigious appointment reflects not only her personal brilliance but also the enduring legacy of excellence that OAU nurtures,” Professor Bamire stated.
Professor Bamire further highlighted the historic collaboration between OAU and UNIMED, noting that the relationship was strengthened under the tenure of UNIMED’s second Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adesegun Fatusi, a distinguished alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University. He expressed confidence that Professor Adejuyigbe’s appointment would deepen this symbiotic partnership, fostering innovative advancements in medical education, research, and healthcare delivery. “Just as Professor Fatusi’s leadership cemented UNIMED’s growth, we trust that Professor Adejuyigbe’s wealth of experience—forged through decades of service at OAU—will propel UNIMED to greater heights. Her visionary stewardship aligns perfectly with our shared commitment to advancing Nigeria’s tertiary education and health sectors,” he remarked.
Concluding his message, the OAU Vice-Chancellor extended warm wishes to Professor Adejuyigbe, describing her as a “beacon of inspiration and a pride to the Great Ife community.” He affirmed, “On behalf of OAU’s Senate, staff, and students, I heartily congratulate our beloved Professor Adejuyigbe on this well-deserved milestone. As she assumes her role as UNIMED’s third substantive Vice-Chancellor, we are confident her tenure will be marked by transformative impact, unity, and progress. The entire OAU family stands in solidarity with her, and we eagerly anticipate the remarkable strides ahead under her guidance.”
A renowned Professor of Paediatrics, Professor Adejuyigbe currently serves as the Executive Director of OAU’s Central Office of Research and a Consultant Paediatrician at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital. Her illustrious career includes roles as Dean of OAU’s Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine, and leadership positions in global health bodies such as the African Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases.
