An ophthalmic surgeon and community leader, Otunba Adekunle Hassan, formally declared his interest before members of the Jadiara branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu Ode.
Hassan made his declaration at the historic Igboburo compound, where princes, princesses, chiefs and prominent figures in Ijebuland gathered to witness what many described as a strong bid for the revered stool.
DR. ADEKUNLE HASSAN, FRCS, FRCOPH, FWACS, FNICM
Otunba Obaruwa (Ba’mole) Akile Ijebu�A world-acclaimed Ophthalmic Surgeon�A distinguished religious and community servant leader
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Adekunle Hassan is an internationally acclaimed Ophthalmic Surgeon with wide experience in:
Vitreo-Retina Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Ocular Plastic Surgery
He is a pioneer and moderniser of ophthalmic practice in Nigeria and beyond.
EDUCATION
Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa
Ijebu Muslim College, Ijebu-Ode
College of Medicine, University of Lagos
Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK
Fellow, Royal College of Ophthalmologists, UK
Fellow, West African College of Surgeons
Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Cost Management
Tenneh Institute of Ophthalmology, Western Infirmary – Glasgow, Scotland
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Served at senior consultant level in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria
Founder, Eye Foundation Hospital – Nigeria’s first private postgraduate training institution for Ophthalmology
Founder, Deseret Community Vision Institute
Trained over 100 Ophthalmologists, Community Ophthalmic Nurses, and allied personnel
Pioneered the first Private Group Practice in Ophthalmology in Nigeria
Championed Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to revolutionise eye care delivery
Actively working on “Alliance For Sight” in Sub-Saharan Africa through the Ophthalmology Leadership Group
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Community Eye Health
Sustainability of Eye Care Projects
Ophthalmic education and capacity-building
Public Health Advocacy and Development in Africa
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO), Regional Advocacy Coordinator for Africa
Member, ICO Advocacy Council
Council Member, International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB-WHO)
Chairman, Ophthalmology Leadership Group, Sub-Saharan Africa
AAO/ICO-WHO Global Diabetic Retinopathy Classification Project – African Representative
British Medical Association
Ophthalmological Society of the United Kingdom
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN)
Vice Chairman & Former Chairman, Lagos State Branch
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
Nigerian Guild of Medical Directors
International Faculty, Limbo Eye Institute, Lagos
Vice Chairman, Nigerian Health Matters Organization
Affiliated Member, SEE (Surgical Eye Expedition) International, USA
President, OAK Society of Ophthalmology, Nigeria
Board Member, Diamond Bank Plc (now Access Bank Plc)
Chairman, Board of Summit Healthcare Group of Companies
Board Member, Health Partners (HMO) and Deseret International Hospital
AWARDS, HONOURS & PUBLICATIONS
Over 100 scientific and research publications
Recipient of 30+ academic and professional awards
First Nigerian and African to receive the ICO Mark Tso Golden Apple Award for innovation in Ophthalmic Education
Board member of multiple national and international organisations
Currently Chairman, Board of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital Management Board, Sagamu, Ogun State
CHIEFTAINCY TITLES & TRADITIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Otunba Obaruwa (Ba’mole) Akile Ijebu, installed by Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland
Olori Ebi, Fusengbuwa Ruling House
Member, Council of Otunba, Ijebu-Ode
Member, Heritage Club, Afin Awujale
PHILANTHROPY & PERSONAL LIFE
A quiet philanthropist with deep involvement in community development
-Described as a cosmopolitan gentleman, aristo-technocrat, and consummate Omoluabi
-A family man happily married with children
-Embodies values of integrity, professionalism, and service