Akinyinka Omigbodun

Professor
Akinyinka Omigbodun
Born
Osun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materUniversity of Ibadan
Occupation(s)Obstetrician
Gynecologist
Academics
Educational administrator
Years active1980–present
Known forGynecology
Obstetrics
Gynecologic oncology

Akinyinka Omigbodun is a Nigerian professor of gynecology and obstetrics and a former provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.[1] He once served as president of the West African College of Surgeons and chair of the management board of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA).[2][3]

His research interest is in the area of gynecologic oncology.[4] He is a member of the governing council, Osun State University, appointed in 2012 by Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the past executive governor (between 2010 and 2018) of Osun State.[5] He was a keynote speaker at a media roundtable held in Lagos, where he also presented his report on the Needs Assessment Survey for Ekiti and Nasarawa State. The survey aimed to assist in developing plans to address social development and reproductive health issues of Nigerian youths.[6]

  1. ^ Olaleye, DO; Odaibo, GN; Carney, P; Agbaji, O; Sagay, AS; Muktar, H; Akinyinka, OO; Omigbodun, AO; Ogunniyi, A; Gashau, W; Akanmu, S; Ogunsola, F; Chukwuka, C; Okonkwo, PI; Meloni, ST; Adewole, I; Kanki, PJ; Murphy, RL (2014). "Enhancement of health research capacity in Nigeria through north-south and in-country partnerships". Acad Med. 89 (8 Suppl): S93–7. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000000353. PMC 5207797. PMID 25072590.
  2. ^ "West African College of Surgeons rates Ondo State high in healthcare delivery". News Agency of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2016-04-22. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  3. ^ "West African College of Surgeons". wacscoac.org. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  4. ^ "Interim Board of Directors — The G4 Alliance". www.theg4alliance.org/. Archived from the original on November 28, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  5. ^ "UNIOSUN gets new Governing Council as Aregbesola calls for refocusing of versity education". The Eagle Online. 28 November 2012. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  6. ^ "NAS mobilises action on youth social development". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved September 15, 2015.