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Victor Olufolahan Lasebikan is a Nigerian professor of psychiatry and addiction medicine. [1] His work focuses on mental health research, public health, and addiction medicine. [2][3] He is noted for his role in integrating consultation-liaison (CL) psychiatry services into general medical centres in Nigeria.[4]
Early Life and Family Background
[edit]Victor Lasebikan was born in September 1959 to Reverend Gabriel and Mrs. Grace Lasebikan. His father was an educationist, author, and clergyman who served as an education secretary in the former Western Region of Nigeria. [5][6][7] He is from the Mele compound of Kudeti, Ibadan, an area historically significant as the site of Ibadan's first church and school[8]. His elder brother, Most Reverend Professor George Latunji Lasebikan, iis a cleric and academic who served as the Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Archbishop of Ondo Province, and Dean of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. Their great-grandfather, High Chief Mele, was among the early Christian converts in Ibadan in the 1850s, and their family was involved in the spread of Christianity and education in the city.[8]
Education and Qualifications
[edit]Lasebikan began his education at St. Luke's Demonstration Primary School in Ibadan, followed by Loyola College, Ibadan for his secondary education. He then attended the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), where he earned a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB ChB).[1] He also obtained a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Ibadan, and obtained a joint masters degree in Addiction Medicine from the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, University of Adelaide, Australia, and Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, United States. Professor Victor Lasebikan then obtained a PhD in Public Health, from the University of Ibadan and an MD in Psychiatry from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.[1]
Fellowships
[edit]Professor Lasebikan holds several academic certifications and fellowships, including:
- Fellow, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (Psychiatry).[1]
- Fellow, West African Postgraduate Medical College.[1]
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.[2]
- Fellow, African Academy of Science.[9]
- Fellow, Academy of Medicine Specialities of Nigeria[10]
- Psychosomatic Specialist Certificate from the International College of Psychosomatic Medicine.[1]
He also serves as the West Africa Regional Adviser to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, UK.[2]
Career and Contributions
[edit]Professor Lasebikan's career spans psychiatry, public health, and addiction medicine. He started his medical career with the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, where he served as Chief-Consultant-in-Charge and Director of Medical Services. [11], He later joined the University of Ibadan and University College Hospital as a Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant, progressing to the rank of full professor.[1]
He also works as a senior consultant for Public Health and Addiction Studies at R-DATS Consulting, an organization that conducts research, evaluation, and statistical analysis to inform policy decisions in various African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and Ethiopia. R-DATS Consulting recently collaborated with the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria, on the first National Survey on Shisha Smoking in Nigeria.[12][13]
Professor Lasebikan is a collaborator with the World Mental Health Survey Initiative, a project of the World Health Organization's Assessment, Classification, and Epidemiology (ACE) Group, which conducts global epidemiological surveys of mental, substance use, and behavioural disorders.[14] His research interests include Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, psycho-oncology, and psychiatric issues associated with chronic medical conditions. His work in addiction medicine includes prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals with substance use disorders.[1][2]
Advocacy and Mental Health Initiatives
[edit]Victor Lasebikan is the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the PAMHI Foundation, a mental health non-governmental organization.[15]
Personal Life
[edit]Victor Lasebikan is married to Dr. Abiola Lasebikan, a registered nurse, midwife and psychiatrist nurse.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (2019). "Professor Victor O. Lasebikan".
- ^ a b c d Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (2022). "Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh: West Africa".
- ^ Daily Post Staff (October 20, 2017). "Psychiatrist says mental illness like any chronic disease, treatable". Daily Post.
- ^ Gureje, Oye (January 1, 2006). "Use of mental health services in a developing country. Results from the Nigerian survey of mental health and well-being". Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 41 (1): 44–49. doi:10.1007/s00127-005-0001-7. PMID 16341828.
- ^ Rotary Club D9110archive (2023). "RTN OMOTUNDE LAWSON, DISTRICT GOVERNOR, DISTRICT 9110 (2022-2023".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ ILLUSTRIOUS WOMEN OF MODERN NIGERIA (2022). "LAWSON, (Mrs.) Omotunde Olayinka".
- ^ Ajayi Crowther University. [chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.acu.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/13TH-INAUGURAL-LECTURE-DELIVERED-BY-MOST-REVD_-PROFESSOR-GEORGE-LATUNJI-LASEBIKAN.pdf "13TH-INAUGURAL-LECTURE-DELIVERED-BY-MOST-REVD_-PROFESSOR-GEORGE-LATUNJI-LASEBIKAN"] (PDF).
- ^ a b John Okpako (2024-03-28). "One and Half Centuries of Church Architecture in Ibadan, Nigeria". Journal of Cultural and Religious Studies. 12 (3). doi:10.17265/2328-2177/2024.03.006.
- ^ The African Academy of Science (April 2, 2025). "The African Academy of Sciences Welcomes 88 Newly Elected Fellows".
- ^ Ogundare, Tunbosun (October 2024). "Academy inducts 13 medical professors, honours four ministers".
- ^ Ayodele, Oluwagbemi (October 11, 2017). "Hostile workplace can trigger mental illness – Psychiatrist".
- ^ R-DATS Consulting. "R-DATS Consulting".
- ^ R-DATS Consulting (2024). "Professor Victor Lasebikan: Profile".
- ^ WHO (2024). "World Mental Health Report".
- ^ PAMHI Foundation (2023). "Board of Trustees".