A LIFE OF IMPACT

PROFILE:

DR. FESTUS ODUNAYO ABIMBOLA OSHOBA – MBBS, FWACS, FMCOPTH, FCIA, MPA, FICS, MNIM, MPH, LLB, PGDJ, Proprietor & Chief Operating Officer, LADKEM Eye Hospital, Chairman, Board of Governors, Eye Bank of Nigeria.“Healer. Scholar. Administrator. Lawyer. Mentor.

BY INEMESIT EBU

Dr. Festus Oshoba proves that true greatness is measured not by titles collected, but by lives touched.

Some people collect titles. Others collect impact. Dr. Festus Oshoba has done both.With a heart committed to humanity and a mind driven by purpose, Dr. Festus Oshoba has carved a name for himself through dedication and integrity. His journey reminds us that true greatness lies in using your gifts to uplift others. He is not just an achiever — he is a beacon of hope and inspiration.

A visionary leader and a force for positive change, Dr. Oshoba continues to set remarkable standards in medicine, administration, and public service while inspiring the next generation to aim higher. His story is one of brilliance, discipline, and lasting legacy.

Dr. Festus Oshoba is a man of vision. A man of impact. A true Great Achiever.

MANY HATS, ONE MISSION

He is a Doctor, Administrator, Lawyer, Journalist, Teacher, Sportsman, Mentor, Philanthropist … and still finds time to be “a happiness generator and distributor”

Born in Ile-Ife and raised with a spirit of service, Dr. Oshoba started as a classroom teacher in 1976, became a medical officer, and rose to become a Chief Consultant Ophthalmologist with the Lagos State Government.

He later served as Registrar of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, shaping the profession at a national level.But medicine was just one chapter. He is also a Chartered Administrator, Public Health Practitioner, Lawyer, Broadcast Journalist with distinction, and a passionate Sports Administrator who chaired the Medical & Scientific Commission of the Nigeria Olympic Committee.

LEADING TODAY

Today, he’s the Proprietor and Chief Operating Officer of LADKEM Eye Hospital, Lagos, where he continues to make efforts to restore sight and hope. He currently serves as Chairman, Board of Governors, Eye Bank of Nigeria. He is the Immediate Past President of the Chartered Institute of Administration and St. John’s Grammar School Old Boys Association.
He is also the Past President of Mainland Tennis Club and has led the Guild of Medical Directors and Healthcare Federation of Nigeria as 1st Vice President.

Dr. Oshoba is a mentor to countless Ophthalmologists, a regular voice on Radio and Television on eye health and sports, and a proud husband to a Pharmacist, father of 4, and grandfather.

PHILOSOPHY & LEGACYDr. Oshoba believes in one simple philosophy: “Mobility is the secret of longevity.”More than the Degrees and Fellowships, what stands him out is his heart. He set out to be a “happiness generator and distributor.” And by every measure, he is.

THE ACHIEVER AT A GLANCE

EDUCATION – St. John’s Grammar School, Ile-Ife – 1976 – University of Ilorin – MBBS, 1984 – University of Lagos – MPA 2002, MPH 2005 – National Open University of Nigeria – LL.B 2015 – Nigerian Institute of Journalism – PGDJ, Distinction 2018

FELLOWSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS- FWACS –

West African College of Surgeons – FMCOPTH – National Postgraduate Medical College – FCIA – Chartered Institute of Administration – FICS – International College of Surgeons – MNIM – Nigeria Institute of Management – Certificates: IOL Microsurgery India, Phaco-Emulsification, Ocular Sonography.

KEY LEADERSHIP ROLES-

Chairman, Board of Governors, Eye Bank of Nigeria – Chairman, Medical & Scientific Commission, Nigeria Olympic Committee – Former Registrar/Secretary, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria – Head of Department, Ophthalmology, General Hospital Lagos – President, Chartered Institute of Administration [Immediate Past] PERSONALBorn: December 26, 1958, Ile-Ife

Family: Married to a Pharmacist. 2 Sons, 2 Daughters, 1 Grandson Community: Oloritun of Ilu-Orogbo, Odo-Epo, Ogun State.Chairman: Odo-Epo Community Development Association