Anatomy professor Okanlawon retires after 44 years, leaving a legacy of scholars
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- Professor Olugbenga Abayomi Okanlawon is retiring from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, after 44 years in academic medicine.
- Colleagues described his greatest legacy as the generations of scholars he trained and mentored.
- The college is celebrating his research, mentorship and institution-building contributions.
After 44 years in academic medicine, Professor Olugbenga Abayomi Okanlawon is retiring from the College of Medicine at the University of Lagos.
Colleagues have identified the generations of scholars he trained and mentored as his greatest legacy. The college is also highlighting his work in research, mentorship and institution-building.
Okanlawon began his journey at the institution and is due to retire on September 16, according to the article.
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