Babatunde Lawal Salako

Former Provost of College of Medicine University of Ibadan
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroFormer Provost of College of Medicine University of Ibadan
PlacesNigeria
isPhysician Nephrologist Professor Educator
Work fieldAcademia Healthcare
Gender
Male
Birth23 July 1959, Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Age65 years
Star signLeo
Family
Spouse:Mrs. Saidat Abiola Abiodun Salako
Education
Ansar Ud-Deen Practising School
Ansar-ud-deen Secondary Modern School Ota
Ansar-ud-deen College Offa
Kwara State College of Technology Ilorin
University of Ibadan
Awards
Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science2020
Brownite of Honour award2004
merit award by Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria, Oyo Area Unit2004
commitment to medical practice and excellence2008
distinguish award of honour and service2008
merit award by center for initiatives against destitution and crime2012
award of excellence by the Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Nigeria, Oyo State2012
meritorious award by Rotary Club of Eleyele2013
appreciation award by the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area for human capital development of the Local Government2013
life member of Excellence2016
The details

Biography

Babatunde Lawal Salako (born 23 July 1959) is a Nigerian professor and author who is the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba Lagos. Salako previously served as the first medical director at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, from 1978 to 1984.

Early life and education

Salako was born on 23 July 1959 to the Salako family of 18 children in Sango Ota in Ogun State with Salako being the last.

Salako attended Ansar Ud-Deen Practising School and Ansar-ud-deen College Offa for his Senior Secondary School certificate before proceeding to Kwara State College of Technology Ilorin and earned his Degree at University of Ibadan.

Career

Salako was employed by the University of Ibadan, he served as Professor of Nephrology at the College of Medicine and held the positions of Honorary Consultant Physician. Salako was the pioneer medical director of University College Hospital, Ibadan from 1978 to 1984 and served as the provost of the College of Medicine from 2014 to 2016.

Salako is the current director-general of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research.

Membership

He is a member of Nigerian Academy of Science, International Society on Hypertension in Blacks, African Society of Human Genetics, International Society of Nephrology, Global Forum for Health Research, and World Heart Federation. He is a fellow for the residency training in department of Medicine at University of Ibadan.

Publications

  • Health-related quality of life among children/adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Diabetic nephropathy--a review of the natural history, burden, risk factors and treatment.
  • A meta-analysis identifies new loci associated with body mass index in individuals of African ancestry
  • Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG among healthcare workers in Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Empowerment Through Skill Acquisition and Its Impact on ART Adherence Among HIV-Positive Adults in Lagos, Nigeria during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Assessment of global kidney health care status.
  • Blood pressure, hypertension and correlates in urbanised workers in Ibadan, Nigeria: a revisit
  • Global kidney health atlas (GKHA): design and methods
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