When I gained admission into the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, years ago, my father was overjoyed because his son has been admitted into one of Nigeria’s most prestigious universities. His only concern was that OAU was infamous for strikes due to student and staff unrest. Hence, was concerned about my length of stay as a student at the university. He was never in doubt about the caliber of graduates that successfully graduates from the institution. As an undergraduate, we usually tease other university students and graduates that a third class degree from OAU is equivalent to a strong second class upper from their university. So, for Joy Adesina to emerge as the Best Graduating Medical Student from OAU, she must be the optimis optimus. And she deserves to be celebrated by all Nigerians.
The Ogun State government has commendably gotten the ball of award and gift rolling with a bungalow at Ogun State Housing Estate and a cash gift of N5 million at a brief ceremony on Wednesday, November 3, at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta. Governor Dapo Abiodun also announced she will be receiving a full Scholarship Award for Residency studies at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Joy Adesina’s awards at the OAU Medical School includes –
1. NIGERIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PRIZE: To the student with the best overall result in the M.B.Ch.B degree examination
2. FACULTY PRIZE: For the candidate with the best overall performance in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences.
3. OLANINGBE MAKANJUOLA MEMORIAL PRIZE: To the best student in Medicine and Medical Specialities in Part 111 MBChB degree examination.
4. DR. OLUYEMI O. BADERO FOUNDATION PRIZE: For the best overall student in the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) Final Examination in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences
5. MAJOR GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUTOYE PRIZE: To the student with the best overall performance in the first professional examination
6. ADELINE OLU AJAYI: To the best graduating student in Physiology in the second MBChB Examination
7. GLAXO ALLENBURY PRIZE: To the student with the best result in the final M.B.Ch. B degree examination in Paediatrics
8. PAEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA PRIZE: To the student with the best result in the final M.B.Ch. B degree examination in Paediatrics
9. PROFESSOR O TAIWO MEMORIAL PRIZE: To the student with the highest mark in clinical examination in the final MB.Ch.B examination in Paediatrics
Her final result also includes –
1. Distinction in Surgery
2. Distinction in Community Health
3. Distinction in Obstetrics and Gynecology
4. Distinction in Pediatrics and Child Health
5. Distinction in Dermatology
6. Distinction in Mental Health
7. Distinction in Pharmacology
8. Distinction in Anatomy
9. Distinction in Biochemistry
10 Distinction in Physiology
At Towncryyers, we congratulate Dr. Joy for these rare achievements. This milestone gives hope in a nation that has not had much to be happy or hopeful for lately. We celebrate the dedication, hardwork, and brilliance that gave birth to the above accolades, we can say from these accomplishments, there is hope for Nigeria. We will not be defined by the failings of our leaders and the older generation. Nigerian youths are great indeed and our greatness will continue to shine now and in the coming years. Whatever legitimate career you have chosen, know that your exploits will inspire the younger generation. We SALUTE Dr. Joy Adesina. CONGRATULATION!
Signed,
Ata Ukuta – Editor, Towncryyers