It was all praise as an outstanding physiotherapist; Professor Aderonke Akinpelu provides leadership as an Early Physiotherapy Educator in Nigeria at the University of Ibadan.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Kayode Adebowale, who spoke at the farewell ceremony marking the career of Professor Akinpelu, said that through her illustrious career, she has had a significant impact on education and the practice of physiotherapy in Nigeria.
Adebowale, represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ronke Baiyeroju, added: “She is widely regarded as a practitioner who bridges the gap between research and clinical practice, a trait that distinguishes her as a translational practitioner and educator in the field of physiotherapy. . .
“It is also notable that four of his protégés who were mentored at the University of Ibadan have attained the rank of Professor of Physiotherapy, including Professor Daniel Odebiyi, Deputy Chancellor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lagos; Professor Adesola Odole; Professor Adidemi Tella and Professor Fatai Maruf.”
Professor Temidayo Ogundiran, Chancellor of the University's Faculty of Medicine, said her 46 years of impressive academic and professional career included the revision of the five-year Physiotherapy B curriculum to a six-year Doctor of Physiotherapy curriculum. years to ensure that physiotherapy education in Nigeria. remains on par with global standards.
He added: “As we celebrate Professor Akinpelu, we also honor the values she embodies: integrity, humility, dedication and compassion. His life is a shining example of how one can excel professionally while remaining deeply rooted in family and faith. We celebrate you not only for what you have accomplished but also for the lives you have touched and the legacy you leave behind.”
Earlier, the Head of the Department of Physiotherapy, Professor Odole, in her welcome address, described Professor Akinpelu as a pioneer, mentor and legend in the field of physiotherapy.
“Professor Akinpelu's name is synonymous with excellence, leadership and vision in physiotherapy, particularly in the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, where his innovative work has advanced the practice not only within our institution but throughout Nigeria.
“As a former head of the department and one of the pioneers of the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Ibadan, her contributions have laid a solid foundation for the long-lasting success of the department. Today we celebrate a legacy of commitment, compassion and intellectual rigor. “Your legacy is every life you have touched.”
Professor Akinpelu, in her valedictory lecture titled “My Address as an Early Physiotherapy Educator in Nigeria”, stated that incorporating outcome measures into clinical practice helps to set goals and priorities, evaluate the effectiveness of care from the perspective of the patient and comply with third party requirements. -Party health care payers.
“Using outcome measures also allows healthcare providers to hear the patient's little “frantic” voice that often goes unheard. “I call on those responsible for healthcare delivery in Nigeria to formulate and implement policies that ensure the use of outcome measures in their health facilities.”