King’s College Old Boys’ Association (KCOBA) has announced Dr. Leke Oshunniyi as its new President. The election was held during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking the culmination of a week-long activities to celebrate the 114th anniversary of the College.
Oshunniyi, is a private medical practitioner and Health Administrator, who would be bringing his wealth of experience and a strong commitment to the role.
He has been serving as a Director of the Royal Cross Medical Centre in Ikoyi, Lagos, since 1990. He is also a member of the American College of Physician Executives and the National Association of Managed Care Physicians in the USA.
His track record includes an appointment as Deputy Managing Director of Multishield Limited in June 2010, followed by his subsequent promotion to Managing Director in July 2012. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Health and Managed Care Association of Nigeria (HMCAN). He is Fellow of the Institute of Health Insurance and Managed Care of Nigeria (FIHIMN).
Oshunniyi, a distinguished Mobil Scholar, graduated from the University of Ibadan Medical School in 1982. In addition to his medical qualifications, he holds a diploma in Finance from Harvard University, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise.
The new President is joined by a team of prominent members of the executive committee.
Mr. Etigwa Uwa, a lawyer and former Abia State gubernatorial aspirant, assumed the position of General Secretary and Mr. Wole Ekperokun, an accomplished Architect, would serve as the Social Secretary. Also, Mr. Moses Nasamu, an Energy and Sustainability expert takes on the role of Assistant General Secretary.
This transition followed the end of the tenure of the immediate past President, Alhaji Kashim
Ibrahim Imam, who led the association for six years from 2017 to 2023.
Imam’s tenure was marked by significant achievements, and left a legacy that the new leadership aims to build upon.
