Being a Medical Doctor has been my Dream. Eventually, I turned out to be a Doctor of plants, I’m a Crop protectionist & Environmental biologist.
I have been taking courses related to medicine since I was a kid, and with each journey, I gained valuable insights that have shaped my perspective on leadership and service. I registered JAMB to be a Medical Doctor Unfortunately the University of Ibadan wouldn’t accept my mark for medicine, however, I ended up in Agriculture at the University.
The lessons I’ve learned over the years of my dream of becoming a Medical Doctor have deepened my commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Agriculture field. I want to save lives by protecting crops from pests and producing foods in abundance.
My journey in the medical line didn’t cut off completely as I had the opportunity to gain so much experience from my Uncle’s hospital Dr. Wole Olugboji’s blessed memories, I picked a special interest in the pharmacy unit with one of his junior colleagues Uncle Genesis. Uncle Genesis Pharmacy and a dept in Faculty of Pharmacy, UI trained me so much of little I know in pharmacy today.
After, graduating as a Crop Protectionist and Environmental Biologist I was lucky enough to be fully engaged in both fields, Agriculture and Medicine.
My sweet Sister, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe gave me a rare platform in the field of medicine as she fully involved me in one of her programs, Free Medical Mission. With the little experience I gained in pharmacy, she allowed me to work at the pharmacy unit.
Since then I’ve participated with her in over 100 medical missions across Nigeria:
To mention a few I’ve participated in:
JKF Free Health Mission 2011 – 2014
Lagos Free Health Mission 2011 – 2023
Oyo Free Health Mission 2017
Osun Free Health Mission 2017 – 2023
Jigi Jagaban free healthcare, Lagos – 2023
Jigi Jagaban free healthcare, Osun – 2023
Jigi Jagaban free healthcare, Kano – 2023
Jigi Jagaban free healthcare, Anambra – 2023
Jigi Jagaban free healthcare – Bauchi – 2023
During the day mission of the Ayo Adegbite 2024 Medical mission, we served over 800 patients, each with their own unique stories and challenges. Amidst the array of cases, several experiences left a lasting impression on me.
We saw an elderly woman with 280/120 blood pressure, however, we were able to stabilize her.
We saw Babies and Adults with Malaria who were treated with Artemeter Lumefatrine.
We saw Adults and Children with eye problems who were treated and given glasses.
The many applicable lessons I learn on medical missions have always empowered me to approach my role as an Agriprenure, as Senior Special Assistant Farm Settlement and Agriculture to the Ekiti state Governor.
