BREAKING: A Trailblazer Honored! Dr. Jeminat Omotade Sodimu Inducted as Fellow of the Faculty of Community Health Nursing at WAPCNM Liberia

In a monumental stride for nursing education and leadership in Nigeria, Dr. Jeminat Omotade Sodimu (RN, PhD, FWAPCNM) the dynamic and visionary Provost of the Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences has today been officially inducted as a Fellow by Examination into the Faculty of Community Health Nursing at the West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives (WAPCNM) in Liberia.

This prestigious conferment is not just a personal achievement but a testament to excellence, resilience, and transformative leadership. It represents the recognition of her outstanding contributions to nursing education, public health, and community development within Nigeria and across the West African region.

A Journey of Purposeful Leadership

Since her appointment as Provost three years ago, Dr. Sodimu has led the Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences with unwavering passion and reform-driven purpose. One of her most historic achievements was transitioning the institution from a School of Nursing into a full-fledged College of Nursing Sciences, a feat that elevated the status, academic offering, and professional prestige of the institution.

Under her watch:

• The school experienced a comprehensive administrative overhaul aimed at greater efficiency and professionalism.
• She facilitated employment opportunities, expanding the staff base with competent professionals.
• She championed academic excellence and capacity building, ensuring the college aligns with global best practices in nursing education.

A Scholar and a Stateswoman in Nursing

Dr. Sodimu’s academic excellence was cemented two years ago when she earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)a crowning milestone that reflects her deep engagement in scholarly research and education. Now, with her induction as a Fellow of the Faculty of Community Health Nursing, she joins a distinguished league of nursing elites who have demonstrated exceptional competence, thought leadership, and impact in public and community health nursing.

A Moment of Pride for Ogun State and Nigeria

Her induction in Liberia is more than a ceremonial event it is a proud moment for Ogun State, Nigeria, and the entire nursing community. Dr. Sodimu stands today not only as a Fellow, but as a beacon of what visionary leadership, academic rigor, and compassionate service can produce in healthcare education.

We celebrate Dr. J.O. Sodimu for raising the bar and setting the pace. Her story is a bold reminder that nurses are not only caregivers but nation-builders, reformers, and global achievers.

Congratulations, Ma’am. The nursing world salutes you.