Department of Paediatrics

Prof. A. Folashade Adekanmbi

folashade.adekanmbi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng
Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3061-8181
Google scholar citation: 1038; h index: 17; i10-index: 21
+234 8068925991
Email: pls@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng

Folashade Adekanmbi is a Professor of Paediatrics ,obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Ilorin(1991), earned fellowship of the West African Postgraduate Medical College (FWACP)(2005) in Paediatrics. She also possesses a master in public health(MPH). she had served as Ag HOD between 2020-2022. She is the current head of department.

My research is focused on diseases affecting the kidneys in children; their growth; HIV medicine in children and adolescents. I have published about 48 articles in both local and international reputable journals. I have also collaborated with local and international researchers.

In my capacity as the head of department of paediatrics, I oversee the academic administration, staff coordination(both academic and non academic). I am passionate about equipping and producing competent clinical students for the global world for the care and survival of children. She is also committed to fostering team work and excellence in the department through collaborative research.

Recent publications:

1. Akodu, S.O.,Adekanmbi A.F., Ogunlesi T.A.,Fetuga M.B., (2023) Are We Missing Hypothyroidism among Children with Sickle Cell Anemia? Ethiopian Journal Health Sciences;33(6):963 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.431/ejhs.v33i6.6.
2. Akodu, S.O.,Ogunlesi T.A.,Adekanmbi,A.F.,(2023) Estimation of Height Using Body Weight and Segmental Measurements in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Iran Journal Child Neurology 7(4):71-81.
3. Balogun M.,Kuhns L.M.,Akanmu A.S.,Garofalo, R.,Badru, T.,Adekanmbi, A.F., Akinbami, A.,Agbaji, O.,David, A.N., Omogbodun, O.,Cevantes,M.,Janullus,P.,Akintan,P.,Awolude,O.,Kuti,K.M.,Sodipo,O.,Yiltok,E.,Mautin, G.J.,Ezemelue, P.,Berzins, B.,Taiwo,B.,(2024) Risk Factors for Viral Non- suppression Among Youth Living with HIV in Nigeria: Findings from iCARE Nigeria Study. AIDS and Behaviour. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-024-04565-y.
4. Akodu S. O., Adekanmbi A. F., Oba – Daini O. O., Kuponiyi O. T., Ariyibi S. O.,(2024) Utilisation of Children’s Emergency Services in a Semi – urban Nigerian Tertiary Health Facility. http://doi:10.30442/ahr.1002-03-231.
5. Dedeke I., Fakorede O., Sosanwo T., Osinubi M., Adekanmbi A. F., Ogundeyi M. M., Fasiku M., Oyewole O., Ogunmuyiwa S., Adesina A., Ekundayo A., Eruzegbua P.,(2025) Mental health literacy among adolescents in Nigeria exposed to a school – based multidimensional intervention. Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry.
6. Kozhumam A., Singh R., Agbaji O., Adetunji A., Taiwo B., Omigbodun O., Kuti K., Agatha D., Akanmu S. Adekanmbi A. F., Akinbami A., Oladeji B., Taiwo B., Kuhns L. M., Okonkwo O., Berzins B., Johnson A. K., Badru T., Janulis P., Adewumi O. M., Cervantes M., Awolude O., Garofalo R., Ahonkhai A. A., and Hirschhorn L. R. Attitudes toward scale – up of an Intensive Combination Approach to Rollback the Epidemic in Nigerian adolescents (iCARE) intervention for youth in Nigeria: results of a mixed methods early – implementation study. Implementation Science Communications (2025) 6.6. http://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-024-00671-z.

Academic Staff

Prof (Mrs) M.B.Fetuga –Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology.
Email: fetuga.bolanle@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 0803357080
Orcid :http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4469-7340
Google scholar citation :1195, h-index 18,i10 index 25

Prof T.A. Ogunlesi –Professor of Paediatrics Neonatology
Email: tinuade.oinuade.ooouagoiwoye.edu.ng 08066704407
Orcid : http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0875-8890
Google scholar citation:

Prof (Mrs) A.F. Adekanmbi –Professor Paediatric Nephrology and HIV
Email : Folashade.adekanmbi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 08068925991
Orcid : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3061-8181
Google scholar citation: 1038; h index: 17; i10-index: 21

Dr S.O.Akodu Associate Professor of Paediatrics
Email: femi.akodu@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 08023187026
Orcid : https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8501-5647
Google scholar citation: 344; h index 9; I 10 index 9

Prof A.O. Olowu Professor of Paediatric Cardiology
Email: adebiyi.olowu@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 08037129979
Orcid :0000-0002-4364-4848
Google citation: 815;h index 15;i10 index 19

Prof (Mrs) T.I. Runsewe-Abiodun Professor of Paediatric Nutrition and Community Paediatrics
Email: runsewe-abiodun.tamra@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 08037204733
Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7391-5218
Google scholar citation 737; h index 13; i10-index 16

Prof O.B.Ogunfowora Professor of Paediatric Neonatology
Email: olu.ogunfowora@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 080556380426
Orcid:
Google scholar citation:1069; h index 14;i10 index 21

Dr S.O. Ariyibi Lecturer 1
Email:Solomon.ariyibi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng 08062691987
Orcid : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6405-9816
Google scholar citation: 12; h index 2;i10 index 0

Non Academic Staff

Mr O.J. Olushola Olushola Senior Clerical officer
Email: 08069368428