St. Gregory’s College Honours Prof. Wale Sulaiman with Lifetime Achievement Award

Nigerian-born, Canadian-American-trained neurosurgeon, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, CON, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Old Boys’ Association of St. Gregory’s College, Lagos.

The award was presented to Sulaiman by the President of the Old Boys’ Association, Mr. Francis Oluwole Kudayah, at a ceremony attended by members of the association, alumni, guests and students of the college.

Sulaiman, a former student of St. Gregory’s College, attended the ceremony with a delegation that included cardiologist Dr. Yemi Johnson, jurist Mr. George Etomi, Mr. Olaniyi Dada, Mr. Habeeb Olanipekun and Mr. Boladale Sodiq.

Sulaiman is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of RNZ Global Ltd and Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI).

After completing his education at St. Gregory’s College, Sulaiman received a Federal Government scholarship to study medicine at the Medical University of Varna in Bulgaria. He later undertook postgraduate medical training in Canada and the United States, eventually rising to the rank of Professor of Neurosurgery.

He subsequently built an international career as a neurosurgeon and physician executive, with professional experience spanning clinical medicine, healthcare policy, medical education, institutional leadership and philanthropy.

His return to the college provided an opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, colleagues, friends and members of the St. Gregory’s community, while reflecting on the institution’s role in his early education and development.

Students of the college performed the St. Gregory’s College anthem during the ceremony, highlighting one of the institution’s longstanding traditions.

Sulaiman was among distinguished alumni recognised during the event, alongside other prominent Old Gregorians, including the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, and the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu.

In his response, Sulaiman thanked the Old Boys’ Association and the leadership of St. Gregory’s College for the honour. He also acknowledged the institution’s role in shaping his values, discipline and commitment to excellence.

The occasion marked Sulaiman’s return to the school where his academic journey began and brought him together with members of the St. Gregory’s community.