A young man celebrated his graduation from Olabisi Onabanjo University as a doctor, listing his academic achievements including his role as class representative and president of the medical students' association. The scholar also posted the awards he won during his undergraduate days.
OOU Student Becomes Doctor After 11 Years
On his LinkedIn page, Dr Ayomikun Adu shared how he became a doctor 11 years after secondary school. His LinkedIn post read:
"11 years post-secondary school, 8 years in medical school and 1 week since I became a Medical Doctor. Looking back, I beam with immense pride at what I made of this journey. Dr Ayomikun Joseph Adu. MBChB (Ogun) Distinction in Biochemistry. Sat and passed all professional exams in one sitting. Class representative, 32ND set of graduating medical doctors, Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences (OACHS) – 2018 till end. Project Chairman, Rotaract Club of Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences – 2025 to 2026, where our projects earned us 2nd position in Public Image in the District, Best in Membership Growth.
As the Project Chairman, with the collaboration and efforts of the President, we were able to secure a #700,000 grant for a project on campus. President, Olabisi Onabanjo University Medical Students’ Association (OOUMSA) – 2024-2025. Awarded as the NiMSA Southwest Best Performing MSA President at the 2024 NiMSA Southwest Convention in LAUTECH Ogbomoso 2024. OOUMSA Impact Service Award & 1 of 22 Exemplars - April 2025. Launched the Dr. Samuel Busayo Ogunlade Annual Essay Competition, awarding a total of N260,000 in prizes. Successfully pioneered the first-ever OOUMSA White Coat Ceremony.
Spearheaded the registration, screening, and Hepatitis B vaccination (first and second doses) for over 300 OOUMSAites-building on and fulfilling the previous administration's initiative. Introduced official OOUMSA merchandise, reinforcing our brand and sense of identity. Facilitated scholarship aid for scholarship-seeking OOUMSAites, alongside securing full tuition coverage for five members, through the support of the College Management."
Awards and Recognitions
Listing his awards, he said: "3x Most Influential Student Award - (SCSN-OOU 2017, OOUMSA 2022, OOUMSA 2026). Most Versatile Male Student, 32ND set of OACHS Graduating Medical Doctors - February 2026. HP LIFE Certification on Effective Leadership and Design thinking - 2025. Certificate of Partnership, Abeokuta Peace Club of Nigeria - 2025. OOUMSA, Writer of the Year - October 2023."
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