Atinsola Ayodeji Olalekan, Renowned Medical Scientist, Receives Distinguished Fellowship of CIISM
In the august chambers of the Army Resource Centre, Asokoro, Abuja, a scene befitting the annals of honour unfolded. It was a convocation of minds and merit, where statesmen, scholars, and stewards of progress gathered beneath the banners of excellence to witness a rare investiture.
Amidst the dignified rustle of ceremonial robes and the solemn cadence of official proceedings, Dr. Atinsola Ayodeji Olalekan stepped forward — not as a mere recipient of recognition, but as one being ushered into a distinguished brotherhood of visionaries. On this day, he was formally adorned with the insignia of the Distinguished Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management (DFCISM), a title as weighty as it is illustrious.
It was a moment when achievement met accolade, when service was clothed in the garments of nobility, and when the crown of professional honour found its rightful bearer.
In the presence of eminent dignitaries, the moment was sealed not merely as an award presentation, but as the conferral of a crown of honour upon a man whose life’s work has been a testament to excellence, service, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Like a finely cut gem set in a royal diadem, Dr. Atinsola’s career sparkles with decades of commitment to public health, medical laboratory science, education, and strategic leadership. His journey began in Igan-Alade, Yewa North LGA of Ogun State, and has since radiated across Nigeria and beyond, leaving an enduring legacy of innovation, mentorship, and impact.
His academic and professional laurels stand like the regalia of a decorated knight: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Health – Epidemiology – Ballsbridge University, British Virgin Islands, UK.
Master’s in Public Health – Ballsbridge University
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology – Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State.
Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (Histopathology) – School of Medical Laboratory Science, LUTH. National Diploma – Ogun State School of Health Technology, Ilese
Layered upon this foundation are globally recognized certifications in Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, Disaster Risk Reduction, Ultrasonography, Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Forensic Science, CPR & First Aid, and Public Health Advocacy — making him not just a specialist, but a master craftsman in the service of humanity.
An Intellectual Nobleman in the Court of Knowledge
In the world of research, Dr. Atinsola’s works have stood like royal edicts, shaping policy and enhancing medical practice. His studies — from Nuclear Stains in Exfoliative Cytology to Prevalence of Syphilitic Antibodies among Antenatal Patients and Microbial Spoilage of Fruits are enduring pillars of knowledge in the ever-evolving temple of medical science.
As an educator, he imparts wisdom with the grace of a scholar and the precision of a master artisan. His lecturing roles at Universal College of Health Science & Technology, Imeko, Lead City University, Ibadan, and Royal Institute College of Health Technology, Ifo, have shaped the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Presenting the award, Ambassador Dr. Adelanke Peter Oyintoke, Registrar of the Institute, delivered a tribute that resonated with courtly reverence:
“In Dr. Atinsola, we see not only a professional of extraordinary capacity but a guardian of the sacred values of integrity, discipline, and service. His investiture as a Distinguished Fellow is a coronation in the kingdom of knowledge and strategic leadership.”
Beyond the laboratory and lecture halls, Dr. Atinsola serves as Ambassador of the Forensic Guild of Nigeria and Ambassador of the Forensic Guild of Africa, championing the integration of forensic science into national and continental development strategies.
His service within the Ogun State Primary Health Care Board, as well as his contributions in Oyo and Ogun State health institutions, bear the hallmarks of a man who sees healthcare not as a profession, but as a royal duty to the people
This Distinguished Fellowship is more than a title; it is a seal of noble affirmation an eternal inscription that the bearer has walked the high road of service, worn the mantle of leadership with humility, and kept the torch of knowledge burning in the public interest.
As the applause rose and the insignia was placed upon his shoulders, it was not merely an award being received; it was a sovereign acknowledgment of a life’s reign in service to health, education, and strategic management.
In the grand annals of Nigeria’s professional elite, Dr. Atinsola Ayodeji Olalekan now stands crowned — a Distinguished Fellow, a custodian of excellence, and a beacon whose light will guide generations to come.
In the grand tapestry of Nigeria’s professional nobility, the investiture of Dr. Atinsola Ayodeji Olalekan as a Distinguished Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management stands as both a coronation and a covenant — a coronation that celebrates a reign of excellence, and a covenant that entrusts him with the continued guardianship of knowledge, service, and ethical leadership.
Like a statesman in the court of wisdom, his laurels are not merely worn for adornment but wielded as instruments of progress. And as the curtain fell on the ceremony in Abuja, one truth was clear: the crown rests not on his head alone, but in the hearts of all who have been touched by his service, his scholarship, and his steadfast devotion to the higher ideals of humanity.
Thus, in the chronicles of our time, this day will remain inscribed as the hour when honour met merit, and Nigeria saluted one of her most distinguished sons.
