December 1, 2010, Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole admirably tagged “IFA”, became the 11th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan . Two months to the expiration of his five-year tenure as UI VC, he was appointed Health Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. Last Sunday, May 5, he turned 70 years old, thus, formally retiring from the services of the University.December 1, 2010, Prof.
Perhaps it was against this background that he decided to invite all his friends and well-wishers across the country and beyond to join him in appreciating God on the occasion of his platinum celebration. 70 years is a long span and momentous occasion in the life of a man. Therefore, the occasion which was well-planned drew people from far and near.
He gained admission to study Medicine and Surgery in 1973 at UI and continued with the same culture of academic excellence. It is stating the obvious to say he has ever remained intelligent. Apart from his academic prowess, Prof. Adewole is kind and considerate. In his medical practice, he believes that profit must not take place of empathy. It is on record that he treats people with substantial consideration. There are many people he treats free of charge.
Prof. Adewole, who is now a septuagenarian, is not a malice bearer. This is part of the legacies he is leaving behind. Being a man of peace, he often embarks on diplomatic and fence-mending outreaches in order to turn his fiends to friends. In my presence, as his media assistant, he has called some of his perceived critics for a truce. He is a scientist with social conscience with uncanny ability to see far deeper and larger than the ordinary man.
Prof Adewole is an appreciative leader. Each time I published any article in his honour, he would call me in the night and praise my efforts. There was nothing I requested that he didn’t give me. For instance, he bought me an IPad which I am still using till today. He contributed to my building project. He assisted me when I wanted to change my car. He sent me to some countries for training and regularly gave me money for my upkeep.
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