2026
Specialist fellowship
Education & qualifications
A life in learning, medicine, and service.
From early academic distinction to specialist paediatric fellowship and health leadership training, Professor Okeniyi's education reflects a sustained commitment to children, clinical practice, and public institutions.
Photograph 1 of 5: An early graduate induction milestone.
Academic milestones sit alongside professional fellowships, civic honours, and research support, tracing the breadth of his development.
The academic path
Education & specialist training
Eight milestones, presented from the most recent qualification back to school.
2025 – Jun 2026
Sep – Dec 2020
Professional certificate
Certificate in Leadership and Management in Health
University of Washington Global Health e-Learning, USA2016 – Feb 2017
1999 – Apr 2004
Specialist fellowship
Fellowship in Paediatrics (FWACP)
West African College of PhysiciansDissertation: Childhood morbidity and mortality from road traffic accidents at Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa.
1989 – Nov 1997
Medical degree
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife1984 – Nov 1988
Undergraduate degree
Bachelor of Science in Physiology (BSc)
University of IbadanBest Graduating Student, 1987/88 session. Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and Best U.T.C. prizes. Dissertations on prolactin and on diurnal variation in blood and salivary cortisol.
1979 – 1984
Secondary education
West African School Certificate, Grade I
CMS Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos
Professional standing
Fellowships & memberships
Specialist, academic, leadership, and professional affiliations throughout his career.
2026
Fellow, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Paediatrics (FMCPaed)
2026
Member, Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria Chartered
2025
Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Medicine (FNaMED)
2022
Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
2022
Fellow, Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (FIPMA)
2020
Fellow, Nigerian Cardiac Society (FNCS)
2008
Heinz Visiting Fellowship, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, London
2004
Fellow, West African College of Physicians in Paediatrics (FWACP)
Recognition
Selected honours & civic awards
Jun 2026
Award of Excellence, 65th Anniversary of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Nov 2025
Golden Leadership Excellence Award & Most Outstanding Physician of the Year, Yoruba Study Group
Sep 2025
Integrity Icon of Nigeria (IION) Award
Sep 2025
Ethical Leadership / Conduct Compliance Award
Aug 2025
Honorary Special Marshal, RS 11.1, Osun State Sector Command, Federal Road Safety Corps
Dec 2021
Old Grammarians’ Society Merit Award
May 2021
College of Health Sciences Alumni Association recognition
Dec 2002
Association of Resident Doctors, OAUTHC Merit Award
1987/88
Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan
Research & exchange
Travel and research support
Grants and travel support for clinical research, learning, and professional exchange.
Sep 2018
Small Grant Programme of RHD Action
May 2017
Cardiac-Eye International Foundation Travel Grant, International Conference on ECMO-Life Support, Lahore
Oct 2016
FrieslandCampina Nature Science Programme Travel Grant, Wageningen University
Sep 2011
Pfizer Nutrition Travel Grant, 2nd Africa–Middle East Expert Forum, Limassol
2003
OAUTHC Postgraduate Training Research Grant
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