Tinubu congratulates the Canadian Medical Association’s newly elected president, who was born in Nigeria.
Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, a clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland who was born in Nigeria, has been congratulated by President Bola Tinubu on his election as the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) president-elect.
In a statement titled “President Tinubu Commends Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi on Emergence as President-Elect of the Canadian Medical Association,” which was signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, and dated Sunday, December 8, 2024, but made public on Monday, Tinubu expressed his congratulations to Ogunyemi.
Tinubu characterized Ogunyemi’s rise as a “testament to visionary leadership, dedication to excellence, and compassionate commitment to enhancing the welfare of others,” according to the release.
“Ogunyemi’s outstanding contributions as a dermatologist based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and his role as a visiting specialist in Labrador City since 2018 were noted by the President as he celebrated this historic milestone,” Onanuga stated.
Onanuga went on to say that President Tinubu is certain that Ogunyemi will take the CMA to new heights if his election is approved at the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May 2025 because of his broad background and 15 years of leadership experience.
In addition, the President urged Dr. Ogunyemi to “embrace those who vied for the position as partners in progress” and concentrate on a unifying mandate.
Tinubu promised that Dr. Ogunyemi would be accompanied by the prayers and steadfast support of the Nigerian government and people as he assumed the role of leader.
As the Canadian Medical Association’s president-elect, Ogunyemi, a doctor and educator from Nigeria, has created history.
His election marks not just a significant professional turning point but also a significant instance of Nigerian leadership in the global healthcare industry.
The announcement came after a vote that took place between November 20 and December 4, 2024, and Ogunyemi defeated palliative care advocate Dr. Susan MacDonald.
In addition to practicing dermatology in St. John’s, Ogunyemi is currently a clinical associate professor of medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Since 2018, she has been a visiting specialist in Labrador City.
He has held several leadership positions during his 15-year career, including the position of inaugural Assistant Dean of Social Accountability at Memorial University from 2020 to 2023.
He graduated from the University of Alberta in 2024 with a Fellowship in Health Services Improvement.
