By Akinnodi Francis, Ondo
The University of Medical Sciences Alumni Association, Ondo, has unveiled the logo and theme for the inaugural Olusegun Mimiko Distinguished Alumni Lecture scheduled for October 2026, with the prelude to the event celebrating the vision and enduring legacy of the institution’s founder, Dr Olusegun Mimiko.
The theme of the lecture, “Advancing Health Equity and Innovation: The Legacy of a Caring Heart,” was unveiled by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe.
Explaining the significance of the theme and logo, the Vice-Chancellor said they reflected the “caring heart” of Mimiko, whose vision gave birth to UNIMED and positioned the university at the epicentre of excellence in medical science education and healthcare delivery in Nigeria and beyond.
At a fireside chat following the unveiling, Adejuyigbe said she assumed office with a clear vision to reposition the university.
According to her, “It was to make UNIMED a centre of excellence in teaching, research and community service. It was to make it a household name whose impacts reverberate across nations and generations. It was to make it a global brand.”
The cerebral paediatrician added that she would leverage technology to make UNIMED accessible to the world.
She said she would want to be remembered for moving the university to its permanent site, making it one of the top-rated universities in Nigeria and positioning it as a global brand.
Earlier, the President of the UNIMED Alumni Association, Prince Adedayo Adesida, represented by the Vice-President, Adebanke Ajagunna, said the lecture was conceived to build a true alumni community while honouring Mimiko’s foundational vision.
He said, “Dr Olusegun Mimiko didn’t just build a university; he planted a tree so that a whole generation of medical and science professionals could sit in its shade.”
The event was attended by principal officers of the university, alumni, invited guests and students.