02/08/2026
BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO PRINCE JULIUS ADELUSI-ADELUYI, OFR, AT 86
On behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Management, staff, and students of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, I extend my warmest congratulations and heartfelt best wishes to Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, OFR, on the joyous occasion of his 86th birthday.
Today, we celebrate not only the remarkable longevity of an accomplished pharmacist, statesman, and visionary leader, but also a life devoted to selfless service, nation-building, and the advancement of education and healthcare in Nigeria.
As a former Minister of Health and Social Services, Chairman of Juli Pharmacy, Chairman of the MTN Foundation, and currently Chairman of the Olu Akinkugbe Pharmacy Education Trust (OAPET), you have consistently exemplified excellence, integrity, and purposeful leadership. Your distinguished career has left enduring footprints across the pharmaceutical profession, public service, and corporate governance.
For the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, however, your legacy bears an especially profound significance. As Chairman of the Trust that championed the establishment of the Faculty of Pharmacy, your unwavering commitment, wise counsel, and steadfast support were instrumental in transforming a noble vision into reality. The Faculty stands today as a lasting testament to your belief in quality pharmaceutical education and your passion for nurturing future generations of healthcare professionals who will serve Nigeria and the global community with distinction.
Happy 86th Birthday, sir. May your remarkable legacy continue to inspire generations to come.
Professor Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe
Vice-Chancellor
University of Medical Sciences, Ondo