Meet Ogbomoso genius who is medical doctor, ordained pastor, lawyer, journalist, investor, associate professor

Meet Ogbomoso genius who is medical doctor, ordained pastor, lawyer, journalist, investor, associate professor

Femi OGUNLANA

I was struck by the unbeatable resume of Nathaniel Adewole at the last Valedictory Service and Prize Giving Day of Ogbomoso High School Wednesday last week, at which he instituted nine awards for students who excelled. That is when another distinguished alumnus of the school, Hon Ademola Olakanmi Olanlokun, opened up on him. Dr. Nathaniel David Adewole was a 1984 graduate of the school, and he was said to have led in WAEC throughout Oyo state that year.

He went on to become a medical doctor, a LL.B holder (a “lawyer” (though yet to go to the Law School), an ordained clergyman, investor, newspaper columnist, lecturer and now as associate professor. It’s a world of two extremes. A rare combination. That is awesome!

Meet the genius – the versatile man

Rev Canon Nathaniel David Adewole (MBBS; FWACS; FMAS; FCAI, B.Th; LL.B ) is a man of many parts. He has made remarkable impact in medical, humanitarian, investment and Christendom ethos of life and is known to often lead by example.

He was born in 1967 and graduated from secondary school at Ogbomoso High School in 1984. He had distinction in his WAEC in 1984. He then proceeded to The University of Ilorin to study medicine and surgery and qualified as a medical doctor in 1992. He had his post graduate training with the West African College of Surgeon (FWACS, 2008) and further specialisation from World Laparoscopy Hospital Guargon, India (FMAS, 2013). He also had Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) from Bishop Crowther College/University of Jos, 2021, and Bachelor of Law (LL.B) from National Open University of Nigeria in 2022.

After a brief stint in private practice and business, he picked an appointment with then Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital (later University of Abuja Teaching Hospital) in 2000 as a Medical Officer. Between the year 2001 and 2008, he had successfully raised his profile through the field of medicine, rising through the ranks to be appointed as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist of the institution. He further rose to the rank of a Chief Consultant Gynaecologist at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, a place where he has shown initiative and made impact. He served with exemplary leadership in different administrative posts including Chief Resident of O&G for many years, Head of Department (2010 –2012; 2023 till date); Chairman Theatre Users Committee and Hospital Continuous Education Committee Chairman for many years in the hospital among others. He was a visiting Consultant to Nigerian Air Force Hospital from 2009 to 2022.

Having reached the peak as a medical practitioner as a Chief Consultant and for the love of impacting knowledge, he transferred his service to University of Abuja as a Lecturer in the College of Medicine. He is currently an Associate Professor and Head of Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the College of Health Sciences, University of Abuja. He has written more than forty-five scientific publications.

He was also a weekly columnist for Daily Trust Newspaper (Sunday Tambari Magazine) on women 2011 till 2022.

Although in full time employment with the Federal Government, spiritually he is committed to Christ’s Kingdom expansion. He started his ministry as a Children Evangelist with testimonies in Ilorin, continuing in Kaduna, Uromi and Zaria. He was the pioneering Diocesan AYF President, Diocese of Gwagwalada, former Financial Secretary Northern Province and PRO National AYF Nigeria. By 2002, he received a D.Th. from Bishop Crowther College of Theology Okenne and was ordained the same year. He had his priestly ordination in 2003 by Rt. Rev. Tanimu Aduda (Rtd). In the Kingdom he has been instrumental in planting and following up rural churches in Zaria and Gwagwalada. Currently, he is the Vicar of St Mathew Anglican Church, Phase 4 Kubwa in Kubwa Diocese FCT

Among the administrative posts he held in the church include Diocesan Medical Adviser (2001 – 2018); member Diocesan Board (2000 till date); Evangelism and Spirituality Coordinator for many years in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Gwagwalada and also at the Diocesan level ( 2015 – 2018). He was also the Media Chaplain in the Diocese and Anglican Student Fellowship Chaplain; University of Abuja ( 2015 – 2018); Supervisory Priest, Kwali Archdeaconry ( 2015 – 2021). He is the current Battalion Chaplain of the Kwali Battalion of the Boys’ Brigade Nigeria.

Certainly he has set a fine example of reliability, dependability and commitment.

In his love for souls of men for Christ, he founded Jehovah Adonai Children and Widow’s Foundation headquarters in Dukpa – Abuja, a platform reaching out to vulnerable children, orphans, widows, less privileged in the villages. He undertakes yearly sponsorship of prize giving day at Ogbomoso High School, his alma mater.

Dr Adewole is the founder of J.A. Eagle Hospitals, Gwagwalada and the J.A. Eagle Business Enterprises.

He also holds membership of professional bodies such as;

World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons.

Society of Gynaecology & Obstetrics of Nigeria.

Medical and Dental Consultant’s Association of Nigeria.

Nigeria Medical Association.

Member Christian Theologians of Nigeria

Due to his consistency and dedication, he has been recognized with more than 20 deserving outstanding awards which include: Letter of Commendation, As The 1st Indigenous Resident To Become A Consultant In University Of Abuja Teaching Hospital; Member of Nigeria’s Who is Who; and Medical Certificate of Excellence.

Rev. Canon (Dr) Adewole, Nathaniel David is a renown Gynaecologist, an investor, effective Administrator, Journalist, inspiring motivator and Church leader.

He is currently the Vicar of St John’s Anglican Church, Paiko – Kore, married to an amiable woman Mrs. Gloria Adewole, and they are blessed with three children.