Arinola Olasumbo Sanya

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Arinola Olasumbo Sanya^[1] (born 1953) is a Nigerian professor of physiotherapy at the University of Ibadan and a former commissioner of health in Oyo State, Nigeria. She was appointed professor in 2000, making her the first female professor of physiotherapy in Africa, and the second ever professor of physiotherapy in Nigeria. She is among the Notable Oyo State indigenes.^[2]

She is the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Ibadan.^[3] She trained in physiotherapy at the University of Ibadan. She joined the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Ibadan as a graduate assistant in 1978 where she remains as professor. Arinola is a Consultant Physiotherapist to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.^{[citation needed]}. She sits on several management level committees at the University of Ibadan such as the Appointments and Promotions Committee.^[4]