Arinola Olasumbo Sanya
Female, Person
1953 –
Who is Arinola Olasumbo Sanya?
Arinola Olasumbo Sanya is a Nigerian professor of physiotherapy at the University of Ibadan and a former commissioner of health in Oyo State, Nigeria. Arinola was appointed professor in 2000, making her the first female professor of physiotherapy in Africa, and the second ever professor of physiotherapy in Nigeria. She is among the Notable Oyo State indigenes.
Arinola is the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Ibadan. Arinola attended Salvation Army Primary School in Surulere Lagos. Upon Completion, she attended Queens College, Yaba, Lagos where she was made Head Girl. She trained as a Physiotherapist at the University of Ibadan, the Premier Physiotherapy Training Institution South of the Sahara. She joined the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Ibadan as a graduate assistant in 1978 where she remains as professor. Arinola is a Consultant Physiotherapist to the University College Hospital, Ibadan. She sits on several management level committees at the University of Ibadan such as the Appointments and Promotions Committee.
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- Born
- 1953
Nigeria - Also known as
- Arinola olasumbo sanya
- Nationality
- Nigeria
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on July 23, 2013
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