Breaking News UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, LUTH CMD, And Others Commend Butali On US Professorship Appointment

Dignitaries and professionals in the medical field have lauded the exemplary qualities of Prof Azeez Butali, who was appointed as an Endowed Professor at the University of Iowa in September, where he currently serves as a Dental Scientist.CONTINUE READING

At a celebration party held in his honor at ‘The Celebration Garden’ in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, they commended him for his outstanding contributions to the field of dentistry. The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, hailed Butali as a professional with a large heart and a significant impact on dentistry, both within and outside the institution.

The Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, emphasized that the recognition from the diaspora underscores Butali’s significant contributions to the medical field.

President of the Association of Movie Producers, Queen Blessing Ebigieson, praised Butali as a rare breed who has excelled beyond his medical profession. She acknowledged his philanthropic qualities and suggested that he could make significant reforms and impact more lives if he ventured into politics.

In response, Butali credited his achievements to the educational investment made by his father, Alhaji Ibrahim Butali, emphasizing the importance of education. He called on governments to prioritize the educational sector and advocated for experiential knowledge in secondary schools to expose students to practical applications of what they learn in the classroom. Butali joined the College of Dentistry in 2013 after completing his postdoctoral fellowship in Craniofacial Genetics at the University of Iowa. The Endowed Professorship is the highest academic rank bestowed by the university.

Source: Bushradiogist