Oluyombo Awojobi

Oluyombo Awojobi
BornMarch 1, 1951
DiedApril 17, 2015 (Aged 64)
Alma materUniversity of Ibadan
Known forRural Surgery
Awojobi Clinic Eruwa
SpouseTinu Awojobi
RelativesAbiola Arowojolu & Folake Ozoro (Sisters); Yinka Awojobi, Ayodele Awojobi & Busola Awojobi (Brothers)

Dr. Oluyombo Adetilewa Awojobi (March 1, 1951 – April 17, 2015) was a Nigerian Rural Surgeon, Researcher, Inventor and Humanitarian. He was best known for his services rendered at Awojobi Clinic, Eruwa (ACE) in Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State.[1]

He is credited with pioneering the local development and production of innovative, appropriate medical devices.[2]

  1. ^ "Awojobi: Life of uncommon service". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  2. ^ WHO. "Towards improving access to medical devices through local production. Phase II Report of a case study in four sub-Saharan countries" (PDF). {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)