Prof. Wasiu L. Adeyemo Honoured as Healthcare Personality of the Year at the 21st Global Excellence Awards

It is with great pride and immense joy that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our indefatigable and visionary Chief Medical Director, Professor Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, FAS, on being honoured as the Healthcare Personality of the Year at the prestigious 21st Edition of the Global Excellence Awards, held on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at ETALs Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

This well-deserved recognition is a testament to Professor Adeyemo’s outstanding commitment, transformative leadership, and far-reaching impact in the healthcare sector. As the Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Adeyemo has consistently championed excellence, innovation, and improved service delivery within Nigeria’s healthcare system. His visionary leadership has not only elevated the standard of care at LUTH but has also set benchmarks for other institutions nationwide.

The Global Excellence Awards, a prestigious annual event, celebrates individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to various sectors including health, education, technology, finance, and public service. Being named Healthcare Personality of the Year in such a competitive field speaks volumes about Prof. Adeyemo’s influence and the remarkable strides LUTH has made under his leadership.

Under his administration, LUTH has seen tremendous progress, including:
Introduction of cutting-edge medical technologies
Expansion of training programs for medical professionals
Streamlined patient care and administrative systems Improved
infrastructure and service delivery Increased national and
international collaborations for research and healthcare development

Prof. Adeyemo’s passion for capacity building, research advancement, and patient-centered care continues to inspire countless professionals and has earned him not only national but also global recognition. His leadership style, rooted in excellence and empathy, has transformed LUTH into one of the leading tertiary health institutions in Nigeria and beyond.

We are proud to celebrate this exceptional milestone with him and look forward to many more accolades, achievements, and breakthroughs in the years ahead. This award reaffirms our collective commitment to building a world-class healthcare system and to continually striving for greatness.

Congratulations once again, Professor Wasiu L. Adeyemo, FAS! Your relentless dedication, integrity, and visionary leadership have brought great pride to the LUTH community and the entire Nigerian healthcare sector. We wish you continued success, greater achievements, and many more recognitions on the global stage.