Akinyinka Omigbodun
Akinyinka Omigbodun is a Nigerian professor of Gynecology, Obstetrics and former provost of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. 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).
Professor Akinyinka Omigbodun | |
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| Born | Osun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation(s) | Obstetrician Gynecologist Academics Educational administrator |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | Gynecology Obstetrics Gynecologic oncology |
His research interest is in the area of Gynecologic oncology. 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. He was a keynote speaker at a media roundatable 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 action plans to address social development and reproductive health issues of Nigerian youths.