10/08/2026
Celebrating Excellence: Professor Sola Olopade (1968 Set, Swanston house), Honored by the Nigeria High Commission, Washington D.C 🇳🇬🇺🇸
We are delighted to celebrate Professor Sola Olopade, Professor of Medicine and Dean for Academic Affairs, Division of Medicine, University of Chicago, Illinois, and a proud 1968 set member of Swanston House, GCI, on receiving the Leadership in Excellence Award from the Nigeria High Commission in Washington, D.C.
The award was presented in recognition of his outstanding contributions and leadership in his field. The wife of the Nigerian Ambassador was on hand to do the honors and present the prestigious award.
It was a special occasion made even more memorable by the presence of family, friends, and fellow GCI alumni, including:
- Professor Mrs. Funmi Olopade, his wife
- Mr. Taiwo Demuren, Chairman, GCIOBA USA
- Mr. Yemi Badu, 1968 set, Grier House
- Mr. Adegboyega Adenekan, 1973 set, Carr House
- Mr. Deji Odunlami, 1973 set, Powell House
- Professor Gbekeloluwa Oguntimehin, 1963 set, Grier House
- Mr. Ebun Oladeji, 1985 set, Swanston House
This recognition is a wonderful testament to Professor Olopade's excellence, dedication, leadership, and service, and a source of great pride for the GCI community.
Congratulations, Professor Sola Olopade! 🎉👏
Your achievement continues to inspire us all. We celebrate you and wish you many more years of excellence and impact.
GCI to the world! 🇳🇬🎓
