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President’s Address Modupe A Sokunbi MD, MBBS, FAAP President ICOMAA- North America   PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS   Dear Esteemed ICOMAA NA Members and Colleagues,   It is my privilege and honor to serve as the incoming president  of this great organization ICOMAA-NA.    Much work has been done by all the previous presidents and executive committees to strengthen the foundation of our organization and position it to grow to its full potential.   We are all […]

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ICOMAA-NA MEETS WITH PROVOST PROFESSOR OGUNDIRAN   The meeting commenced with congratulations to the Provost Professor Ogundiran, who was recognized for all his significant past contributions to the Ibadan College of Medicine in his various previous roles.ICOMAA-NA President, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi introduced herself and emphasized the shared vision between the college and its alumni, focusing on teamwork and support for students and faculty. Key initiatives were discussed, including the Student Hostel Project and the Global […]

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Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association, North America (ICOMAA-NA) Welcomes New Executive Committee Members for the 2024-2026 Period The Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association, North America (ICOMAA-NA) has proudly announced its newly elected executive members for the 2024-2026 tenure. The incoming leaders, who bring a wealth of experience and dedication, are set to steer the association towards greater achievements.   Dr. Modupe Sokunbi née Ogunnaike, MBBS 1982, has been elected as President. Dr. Sokunbi […]

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Sailing Through Memories: A Ship Cruise at the ICOMAA-NA Alumni Meeting in New York on Saturday, June 24, 2023 Recollections of Friendship & Laughter Remain Strong & Beautiful, A Year Later   At the heart of New York City, a serene escape awaited the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI) alumni, who were able to attend the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association North America (ICOMAA-NA) annual general meeting which held on Friday June […]

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Provost Omigbodun Honors Dr Phillip Ozuah, Other Donors at ICOMAA-NA Annual General Meeting. Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association, North America, Inc At the recent AGM of ICOMAA-NA in New York, Provost Omigbodun was accompanied by her very special guest in the person of distinguished alumnus, Dr Phillip Ozuah. Provost Omigbodun formally introduced Dr Ozuah at the meeting. She thanked him for his very generous gift of $1 million to the Hostel Fund and described […]

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HOSTEL PROJECT FOR STUDENTS OF THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN (CoMUI) administered by the IBADAN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (ICOMAA) Construction Activity Reporting Schedule: 14th Report Date: 3rd May 2024 Site Construction Activities BLOCK C (PHILIP OZUAH BLOCK) Update: The contractor continues the production of blocks on site. The block laying work for the block walls partitioning the ground floor continues. The placement of steel reinforcements and electrical and mechanical services sleeves […]

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CoMUI And Icomaa Hostel Building Committee Inspects Ongoing Construction Site Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association, North America, Inc   The College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI) and Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association (ICOMAA) Hostel Building Committee participated in an inspection tour of the site of the new hostel being built for students of CoMUI by the alumni of the College on Thursday 2 March 2023. The site visit led by the Co-Chairman […]

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CoMUI New Student Hostel Project Receives Big Boost With Dolamu & Modupe Sokunbi Attaining Gold Level Donation Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association, North America, Inc The fund-raising drive towards the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI) Student’s Hostel, received a Big Boost when the President of the Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association North America Chapter (ICOMAA-NA), Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi and the Publicity Secretary Dr. Modupe Sokunbi donated a total of $6000 United […]

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T.Y Danjuma donates $1.36million USD to UI college of medicine Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association, North America, Inc   A former Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Theophilus Danjuma, has donated a total of $1,363,108.43 to the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI) to build hostel for students.   The donation made through the T.Y Danjuma Foundation, was in response to an earlier request by the College towards the realissation of the […]

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We are happy to share an inspiring End of Year Speech and Season Greetings by Dr. Abraham Ariyo, President of Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association North America (ICOMAA-NA)! We celebrate the unwavering support from the ICOMAA-NA family for the Students’ Hostel Building Project of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. In the face of 2023’s challenges, they’ve been a beacon of hope for us all. Watch the full video of Dr. Ariyo’s End […]

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Olufemi Taiwo PhD, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University donates US$6000 to comui Student Hostel Project in honour of his parents Ibadan College of Medicine Alumni Association, North America, Inc Olufemi O Taiwo PhD, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Georgetown University, attained Gold Donor status as he gave a donation of $6000 in honour of his parents towards the Student Hostel Project in the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI), being spearheaded […]

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The President, Ibadan Medical Specialists Group (IMSG), United Kingdom (UK), Banji Adeyoju, FRCS (Urol) accompanied by the Secretary, Olufunso Adedeji, MD, FRCSEd and member of this distinguished group of MBBS/BDS alumni of the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI), Professor Onome Ogueh, the Chief Medical Director, Delta State Teaching Hospital, had a meeting with Eleven IMSG Scholarship awardees on Wednesday 8 November 2022 in the Office of the Provost. The 2.5 million Naira (N2,500,000) […]

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The 1st of November 2022 brought a lot of joy to Miss Dorcas Fiyinfoluwa Fanibe, a 100 level MBBS student and her family as she became the first recipient of the Cecilia Oshikanlu Scholarship Award instituted under the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI), Sponsor A Student Programme (SASP). The Provost, CoMUI, Professor Olayinka Omigbodun along with the Deputy Provost, Professor A. F. Adeniyi, the Acting Secretary to the College, Barrister A. A. Agbaje, the […]

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Alexander Brown Hall Gets A Makeover Hurray! Alexander Brown Hall (ABH) wears a new look. ABH has undergone an extensive renovation as part of 40th Anniversary of the College. Special appreciation to the University of Ibadan and Alumni classes that made this happen: Renovation of A Block – MBBS/BDS Class of 1984 Renovation of B Block – MBBS/BDS Class of 1975 Renovation of C Block – MBBS/BDS Class of 1994 Renovation of D Block – […]

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Wall of Laureates and Fellows The College Building recently added a wall of Laureates and fellows to pay tribute to several of our distinguished emeritus professors. Date: Tuesday July 28, 2020. University of Ibadan College of Medicine. Endowment Fund VIEW DETAILS General Support GOAL : 35000 $ RAISED : 0 $ VIEW DETAILS Student Hostels GOAL : 24000 $ RAISED : 0 $ VIEW DETAILS

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Congratulations Class of 1970! Today is the 50th anniversary of graduation ceremonies for the very distinguished COMUI Class of 1970.Hearty congratulations to all members of this very distinguished class who all became giants of Nigerian medicine, many of whom we all recognize as our own revered teachers, mentors and role models.On this truly Golden Jubilee, we rejoice with them and join them in thanking God for His many mercies and blessings.A short video to mark […]

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Recognition of some of the ibadan icons The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has approved the following: The Administrative Building of the Postgraduate College has been named after Professor Sanya Dojo Onabamiro (1913-1985), the first person to earn a PhD degree  in any British Colonial University. The late Prof Onabamiro  obtained his PhD in 1951, under the supervision of the first Principal of University College Ibadan, Dr Kenneth Mellanby himself an entomologist, environmentalist, medical […]

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Meet the New President, ICOMAA Worldwide, Professor Emmanuel Oladipo Otolorin B.SC, MB.BS, FMCOG, FWACS, FICS, FRCOG Following the recent election of the President of ICOMAA Worldwide, Professor Fatai Adeniyi as Deputy Provost of the College of Medicine, we are happy to introduce to you Professor Emmanuel Oladipo Otolorin who has taken over the leadership of the Association.  Prof. Otolorin was born on 16th November 1946 to the family of Late Dr Michael Price Olorunfemi Otolorin, […]

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Professor Etim Moses Essien FMCPath, FWACP, FRCPath, FAS, FAAS, NNOM, 0FR (1934-2020) It is with deep regret that the Executive Committee announces the passing pf Professor Etim Moses Essien, FMCPath, FWACP, FRCPath, FAS, FAAS, NNOM, OFR.   Acknowledged by all as doyen of Hematology at Ibadan, he was revered as teacher, mentor and role model and he was the recipient of many national and international awards for his life’s work.   We mourn his passing […]