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His Life
June 12, 2021
Samuel Adewunmi Adedeji was Born on February 4, 1941 in Lagos Nigeria

He Graduated from St. Gregory’s College in 1963, and earned his medical degree from University of Lagos Medical school in 1971

Dr. Adedeji completed his clinical residency in 1973. He earned his Surgical Fellowship at Lagos University Teaching Hospital in 1974 and was also Surgically trained at Royal Postgraduate Medical School/ Hammersmith Hospital London, UK in 1978.

He was a Board Certified Fellow in General Surgery and earned his Fellowship in 1979.

He was the Chief Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer at Coker Specialist Hospital Lagos, Nigeria until his retirement.

He had numerous academic and hospital appointments over his 30 years professional career, that included lecturer, consultant, registrar, secretary, director and executive member of professional bodies. He also authored or co-authored a wide range of research and medical journal publications.

He had a keen interest and passion for teaching at all levels. He was a Lecturer in Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Lagos University Teaching Hospital.

He was an energetic, motivated, resourceful and hardworking, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and colleague.