Kunle Adelabu
The death of a foremost Paediatrician in Africa, Dr Bolaji Ajenifuja has been announced.
Ajenifuja family announced the passing of their beloved father and grandfather, in the early hours of this morning. He was 94.
Late Ajenifuja was the first individual to receive Ikorodu-Oga Development Association’s Community Lifetime Outstanding Performance Award.
The Ikorodu – born and renowned Paediatrician, had treated children of Nigerian Heads of State, since the time of General Yakubu Gowon.
He was buried today in accordance with Islamic rites, in his lkorodu home.
The contributions of the veteran paediatrician to medical practice in Nigeria and Africa, are too numerous to mention. He was a member of the Royal College of Surgeons; England (1959); Fellow, Nigerian Medical College in Paediatrics (1966); Fellow, West African College of Physicians (1976); Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, London (1976); President, Union of African National Paediatric Societies and Associations (1977-85); and member, Standing Committee, International Paediatric Association (1979-85).
Dr Ajenifuja was also the President of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria, and Secretary of the Faculty of Paediatric of the Nigeria Medical Postgraduate College, for 14 years.
He was also a member, Executive Committee, Anwarul Islam Movement of Nigeria, Chairman, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Board of Governors for ten years, and past President of Rotary Club of Lagos.
