The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA Professor Adenike Oladiji, on Tuesday, July 16,2023 played host to the Executive committee members of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, MWANS Ondo State Chapter. During the visit MWANS state President, Dr. Bolanle Akinwonmi congratulated the Vice Chancellor for being the first female Vice Chancellor of the institution and for the numerous strides she has been attaining since she assumed office. She noted that MWAN, an all-female Doctors Association, is an affiliate of the Nigeria Medical Association, with chapters across the country.
Dr Akinwonmi reiterated that the purpose of the visit was to initiate collaborations and partnership with FUTA. According to her, MWAN is ready to go into partnership with FUTA in training as well as mentoring students in the medical school. She thanked the Vice Chancellor for the warm reception and wished her greater success in the discharge of her duties as the VC.
Responding, Professor Oladiji assured the doctors that FUTA would be more than willing to enter into collaborations with the association. She advised them to go beyond just training but also try to instil leadership traits in them by deliberately working on their consciousness to become leaders. Professor Oladiji stated that their professional input would be of immense benefit to FUTA especially in the area of its new and promising Medical School. She stated that she is particularly honoured to be associated with the Association and hopes for a better working relationship in the future.
On the MWAN team were Dr. Omolayo Olubosede, Dr. Aiyeku Olajumoke, Dr. Orji Elohor, Dr. Olajide Bukola, Dr. Paul Odoh, Dr Ndidi Okunuga, Dr. Toyin Adeyalo-Ogunadare, and Dr. Enowo Patricia.
