College of Medicine, University of Ibadan

11TH PROVOST OF COMUI ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE WORLD FEDERATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION

Professor Ẹmiọla Oluwabunmi Ọlapade-Ọlaọpa, the 11th Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria is the President-elect of the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). Professor Ọlapade-Ọlaọpa secured an overwhelming mandate to lead the world body for the next four years commencing in January 2027 at the Executive Committee Meeting of WFME which took place at the Marriot in Lagos on March 24 and 25, 2026.

Read the full release here: https://www.com.ui.edu.ng/index.php/11th-provost-of-comui-elected-president-of-the-world-federation-for-medical-education

COMUI PROFESSOR OF DERMATOLOGY WINS 2026 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DERMATOLOGY PRESIDENTIAL CITATION AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Professor Adebola O. Ogunbiyi, a Professor of Dermatology in the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan has been named a recipient of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Presidential Citation Award for 2026.

Read the full release here: https://www.com.ui.edu.ng/index.php/comui-professor-of-dermatology-wins-2026-american-association-of-dermatology-presidential-citation-award-for-exemplary-international-leadership

YOUNG COMUI FACULTY HAD BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AT THE NIGERIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CONFERENCE

Mr. Toheeb Adio Yekeen, an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Immunology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, was honoured at the 7th Annual Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) which took place in Abuja, Nigeria, from January 27–28, 2026.

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609TH UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN INAUGURAL LECTURE TO BE DELIVERED BY PROFESSOR O. OWOEYE

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor K.O. Adebowale, FAS, mni, cordially invites you to the 609th University of Ibadan Inaugural Lecture, to be delivered by Professor O. Owoeye on behalf of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI).

Read the full release here: https://www.com.ui.edu.ng/index.php/609th-university-of-ibadan-inaugural-lecture-to-be-delivered-by-professor-o-owoeye

AMSAfrica Medical Education Conference Lagos Nigeria 2026

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607TH INAUGURAL LECTURE TO BE DELIVERED BY PROFESSOR FOLAKE B. LAWAL

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor K.O. Adebowale, FAS, mni, cordially invites you to the 607th Inaugural Lecture, to be delivered by Professor Folake B. Lawal of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI).

Read the full release here: https://www.com.ui.edu.ng/index.php/607th-inaugural-lecture-to-be-delivered-by-professor-folake-b-lawal

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH PARTNERS WITH COMUI ON HEALTH COLLABORATION

A team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, led by Professor M. Omobowale of the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Engineering, University of Ibadan, visited the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (COMUI), on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

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COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN CONGRATULATES PROFESSOR GEORGINA NJIDEKA ODAIBO ON HER ELECTION AS THE VICE PRESIDENT (AFRICA) OF THE WORLD SOCIETY FOR VIROLOGY (WSV)

Professor Georgina Njideka Odaibo has been elected the Vice President (Africa) of the World Society for Virology (WSV). The WSV was established in 2017 with the overall mission of strengthening research on viruses affecting humans, animals, plants and other organisms. The WSV’s main objectives are to connect virologists worldwide, to provide educational resources, and to support a network of scientific collaboration among virologists, with a goal of helping members to advance their careers and to obtain funding, resources, and recognition for their achievements.

Read the full release here: https://www.com.ui.edu.ng/index.php/college-of-medicine-university-of-ibadan-congratulates-professor-georgina-njideka-odaibo-on-her-election-as-the-vice-president-africa-of-the-world-society-for-virology-wsv

GATES FOUNDATION AND WHO POLIO ERADICATION TEAMS VISIT COMUI PROVOST

The Acting Head of the Department of Virology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (COMUI), Dr. A. B. Onoja, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, led members of the Polio Eradication teams from the Gates Foundation and the World Health Organization (WHO) on a courtesy visit to the Provost of COMUI, Professor T. O. Ogundiran, FAS

Read the full release here: https://www.com.ui.edu.ng/index.php/gates-foundation-and-who-polio-eradication-teams-visit-comui-provost

CoMUI STAFF MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT HEART, BRAIN AND LUNG ATTACKS

The College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (COMUI), on Friday, February 20, 2026, observed the 20th edition of its Monthly Workshop for a Well-Informed Workforce (MWWW). This is in continuance of its commitment to staff development and wellness. The milestone session featured a compelling lecture titled “Beat Sudden Death: Live Free from Heart, Brain, Lung Attacks”, delivered by Professor O. S. Ogah, Chairman of the College Capacity Development Committee.

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KEY STAKEHOLDERS TOUR T.Y. DANJUMA COMUI STUDENTS’ BUILDING PROJECT

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (COMUI), Professor T. O. Ogundiran, FAS alongside some members of the College Executive Committee; the immediate past Provost, Professor Olayinka O. Omigbodun and members of the CoMUI/ICOMAA Hostel Building Committee, headed by the Co-Chairperson, Professor Gbemisola Oke, received a delegation led by Mrs. Vicky I. Falope, former Permanent Secretary of the Oyo State Government, who was in the company of Venerable O. O. Olubodun and Mrs. Olufunmilola Fagbamiye. The visit was organised to assess progress on the 88-room students’ hostel project sponsored by Lieutenant General T. Y. Danjuma.

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COMUI EXCO VISITS HOSTELS BUILDING SITE

The Provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Professor T. O. Ogundiran FAS, led members of the College Executive Committee on an inspection of the students’ hostel building project on Monday, 9 February 2026. The visit formed part of the College leadership’s continued oversight of key infrastructure projects aimed at improving student welfare and strengthening the academic environment within the College of Medicine axis.

Read the full release here: https://www.com.ui.edu.ng/index.php/comui-exco-visits-hostels-building-site