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JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Tissaia(f): 9:06am On Jun 15, 2022 |
JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Agency Report 3 seconds ago Soyinka Prof. Femi Soyinka, a Professor of Dermatology, Venereology and Clinical Immunology, is dead. He was a younger brother to the renowned playwright and first black African Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. According to a statement from the Soyinka Family of Ake/Isara, Ogun State, Prof. Soyinka died in the early hours of Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his home in Kukumada village, Ibadan, Oyo State. The statement was signed on behalf of his family by his son, Ayodele. Born in 1937, Prof. Femi Soyinka received a Medical degree in Medicine and Surgery MBChB from the University of Heidelberg, in 1964; and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the same University in 1965. He specialised and practised as a Dermatologist, Venereologist and Allergologist at the University of Giessen, in 1969. In 1972, he obtained a Master of Public Health degree from Hadassah Medical School, (MPH) Israel. He worked in the academic field for 30 years, holding various positions from Chief Medical Director to Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Provost of College of Health Sciences of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He was also involved in extensive research work on Tropical Skin Diseases and Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in collaboration with the Federal government, international donor agencies and organizations such as the World Bank, UNDP, DFID, the British Council; and the International Development Research Centre, Canada. He pioneered several types of research in the field of HIV/AIDS and worked as a consultant to various international and local agencies including the World Health Organization, DFID, UNDP and the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health based on his extensive experience in the subject in various parts of the country. Prof. Femi Soyinka was at the forefront of mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. By translating the outcomes of his research into clinical practice. He impacted significantly not only the lives of numerous individuals and families living with the disease but also the nation as a whole. He initiated the Ambassador of Hope program in Nigeria, encouraging people living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs) to speak up, thereby bringing much-needed public awareness to the disease at a time when knowledge was low and stigma was high. He also demonstrated technical knowledge and was involved with many other HIV/AIDs-related programs including HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, ARV programs, voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) and home-based care for PLWHAs in Nigeria. Subsequently, he contributed significantly to capacity building of indigenous organizations across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria through his non-governmental organization – New Initiative for the Enhancement of Life and Health (NELAH) previously known as; Network on Ethics/Human Rights, Law, HIV/AIDS-Prevention, Support and Care (NELA). He was a past president of the Society for AIDS in Africa and he successfully coordinated the International Conference on AIDS and STIs In Africa (ICASA) in Abuja, Nigeria in the year 2005. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The statement added that burial arrangements would be announced by the family later. https://leadership.ng/just-in-prof-soyinka-is-dead/ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by cpu2006(m): 9:06am On Jun 15, 2022 |
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Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Jessi04: 9:07am On Jun 15, 2022 |
This is misleading. Late Prof. Femi Soyinka, a Professor of Dermatology, Venereology and Clinical Immunology, is dead. He was a younger brother to the renowned playwright and first black African Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by ojun50(m): 9:11am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Which kind misleading yeye op information be this 1 Like |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Kingkumsecond: 9:12am On Jun 15, 2022 |
The topic got me thinking that is was the popular soyinka via died. blogger and click bait sha |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Cypress042: 9:16am On Jun 15, 2022 |
This headline is something else R.I.P prof. 1 Like |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Nobody: 9:22am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Thank God it's not Wole Soyinka the author. We still need such men alive please. |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by bibianna(f): 9:26am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Really misleading but you got me! RIP to the deceased! |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by DontBullshitMe: 9:27am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Femi Soyinka not Wole Soyinka. Even if the real Wole Soyinka dies, he won't be missed as well. 2 Likes |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by yinkus6750(m): 9:28am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Family of Professors. May his soul RIP. Pray Prof Wole lives long to see a better Naija his heart yearns for |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by AntiMahdi: 9:33am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Good. The old Marxist will find out if there is a God or not. A useless useful idiot who never repented from his foolish Marxism won't be missed. |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by nairavsdollars(f): 9:37am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Wehrey DontBullshitMe: |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Maxymilliano(m): 9:37am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Condolences to Prof Wole Soyinka on the death of his younger brother , Professor Femi Soyinka.May the erudite Prof rests well in power !!! 1 Like |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Nobody: 9:39am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Oh my prof is dead. God bless your journey to the world yonder, my prof. Your life is not only a blessing but a name we shall bear. Safe journey home my prof. Yorubaman with a difference. The man dies when he keeps quiet in the face of tyranny. Thanks you never kept quiet. In may, you live on in our memories. Good night Prof. Soyinka. |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by mycar: 9:41am On Jun 15, 2022 |
May his soul rest in peace |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by ExArmyMan(m): 9:43am On Jun 15, 2022 |
ojun50:you be mumu wetin dey misleading? Na only wole dey hear soyinka |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Nobody: 9:43am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Una for say younger bro to Prof Soyinka is dead. |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by ExArmyMan(m): 9:44am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Assetinvestor:of what use is he? |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by ojun50(m): 9:50am On Jun 15, 2022 |
ExArmyMan:You be mumu If you put femi soyinka you go die? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by EmeraldJD: 9:51am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Assetinvestor:to do what? No man's death is better than another. |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by juman(m): 9:53am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Many professors in the family. Ekiti is home of professors. They are also talented in art. |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Kenmatt(m): 9:58am On Jun 15, 2022 |
There is nothing mis leading on the news. |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by drmuchin: 9:58am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Soyinka family is made up of gurus. Their gene is most sought after |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by SaintUlot: 10:04am On Jun 15, 2022 |
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Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Blackfire(m): 10:08am On Jun 15, 2022 |
Who is he? What killed him? Is he a Nigerian? Odua? We need answers 1 Like |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Burruchaga71(m): 10:11am On Jun 15, 2022 |
I thought na original Soyinka... |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by DSC7: 10:11am On Jun 15, 2022 |
@This is a Misleading Topic crew; Nobody dey more Important than the other.... Anybody Can Die at anytime Weda Wole or Femi... Rip to the dead |
Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Arelyn: 10:12am On Jun 15, 2022 |
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Re: JUST-IN: Prof Soyinka Is Dead by Mynd44: 10:18am On Jun 15, 2022 |
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