Akin Abayomi

Akin Abayomi
Other nameEmmanuel
CitizenshipNigerian
TitleProfessor
AwardsNational Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM)

Akin Emmanuel Abayomi listenⓘis a Nigerian professor who specializes in internal medicine, haematology, environmental health, Biosecurity and biobanking. Abayomi currently serves as Lagos State commissioner for health.[1][2][3] He was with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in Lagos when he was appointed Commissioner by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2019. Following the reported index case of COVID-19 in Lagos in March 2020, Abayomi was appointed to lead the response against the virus in the Africa's largest commercial city.[4][5][6] On 24 August 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19 and recovered on 31 August 2020.[7][8]

Education and early career

Abayomi studied medicine at the Royal Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital, University of London. He holds fellowships from both the Royal College of Medicine and Pathology in the United Kingdom and the College of Medicine of South Africa.[9]

Prior to joining the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Abayomi served as Chief Pathologist and Head of the Division of Haematology at the University of Stellenbosch's Faculty of Medical Sciences in Cape Town, South Africa.[10] He has worked across several countries in internal medicine, haematology and biosecurity.[11]

He serves as Chair of the H3Africa Consortium Data and Biospecimen Access Committee and Principal Investigator of the Global Emerging Pathogens Consortium, established during the West African Ebola outbreak to address biosecurity concerns in Africa.[12]

Appointment

He was appointed as the Lagos state commissioner for health in 2019 by governor Babajide Sanwolu of Lagos.[13] He previously head a position as the chief pathologist and head of the Division of Haematology at the University of Stellenbosch's Faculty of Medicine Sciences.[14][15]

Award of Honor

President Muhammad Buhari conferred on Professor Akin Abayomi the award of National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) in recognition of his hard work and excellence, particularly in the fight against COVID-19 in Lagos State.[16]

References

  1. ↑ "Abayomi: Over 2,000 COVID-19 patients in Lagos avoiding isolation centres". TheCable. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  2. ↑ "Expect more cases of Coronavirus in Lagos – Abayomi". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  3. ↑ "Abayomi predicts decline in COVID-19 cases in 6 months". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  4. ↑ "Lagos health commissioner visits coronavirus patient without protection". The Punch. 1 March 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Lagos conducts over 42, 000 COVID-19 tests as 177 die". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  6. ↑ "Lagos plans to integrate traditional medicine into healthcare delivery system". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  7. ↑ Adediran, Ifeoluwa (24 August 2020). "COVID-19: Lagos health commissioner tests positive". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  8. ↑ Akindele, Ajala Samuel (31 August 2020). "Coronavirus: Lagos health commissioner tests negative". Premium Times. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  9. ↑ "ABAYOMI Emmanuel Akin". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "ABAYOMI Emmanuel Akin". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "ABAYOMI Emmanuel Akin". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  12. ↑ "ABAYOMI Emmanuel Akin". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Prof. Emmanuel Akinola Abayomi - Ministry of health". Ministry of health - Welcome to Lagos State MOH. 27 November 2019. Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  14. ↑ Omorogbe, Paul (3 July 2025). "Akin Abayomi's battle to save Nigeria's Emerald Forest". Tribune Online. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "Prof. Emmanuel Akinola Abayomi - Ministry of health". Ministry of health - Welcome to Lagos State MOH. 27 November 2019. Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Health Commissioner bags national award". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
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