***An Avatar of Medical Research, Practice and Thought —Ondo Govt
The government and the people of Ondo State note the transition into the pantheon of the greats, of Professor Oladipo Ogunlesi.
Falling months short of a centenary, Prof Ogunlesi who was Nigeria’s first Professor of medicine did not rely on longevity to prove that he was one of the best and the brightest of a generation.
His scholastic application, diligence in research, and practical demonstration reflected a thoroughbred professional. His commitment and insistence on the highest professional standards made him the gold standard for the profession.
The government of Ondo State commiserates with members of the medical profession, the University College Hospital, the government and people of Ogun State and with the Ogunlesi’s who should be proud of a patriarch who was a legend in his own lifetime. Eternal rest grant him oh Lord!
Signed:
Bamidele Ademola-Olateju
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ondo State