The Senate of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has elected Professors Patrick Osho and Oyetunde Oyeyemi as Deputy Vice-Chancellors of the university.

The appointment of the two Deputy Vice-Chancellors was confirmed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Isaac Oluyi.

According to the statement, Professor Osho was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration and Clinical Sciences, while Professor Oyeyemi emerged as Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics.

The statement added that “until his appointment, Osho served as Dean of the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences at UNIMED and Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (Diagnostics) at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital.

“A distinguished medical practitioner and administrator, he has garnered extensive experience in healthcare management, public health, and clinical services.

“He is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Medical Association, Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, Association of Pathologists of Nigeria, Nigerian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, American Society of Haematology, and the Technical Working Group on HIV/Tuberculosis.

Over the years, Osho has held several strategic positions, including Head of the Pathology Department at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure; Deputy Director of Diagnostic Services for the Ondo State Hospital Management Board; Deputy Director of Public Health; and State AIDS Programme Coordinator at the Ondo State Ministry of Health.

“He also served as State Coordinator of the Ondo State Blood Transfusion Services and Coordinator of the Haemophilia Programme.

“Professor Oyeyemi, the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), is renowned for his contributions to parasitology, neglected tropical diseases, and translational biomedical research.

“He is widely regarded as an accomplished scholar and administrator with strong international research collaborations and a commitment to scientific innovation.

“He has held several key administrative roles within the university, including Acting Head of Department, Chairman of Departmental and Faculty Research and Development Committees, Chairman of the Faculty Postgraduate Curriculum Committee, Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Science Postgraduate School, Deputy Director of the Central Office for Research and Development, and later Director of the office.

“The Vice-Chancellor of UNIMED, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, described the appointments as well deserved, expressing confidence that the two professors would contribute significantly to the continued growth, research development, and academic advancement of the institution,” the statement added.

Congratulations to the newly appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellors of the University!