Nigeria’s progress in advancing medical science, leadership, and gender equality is hindered by systemic challenges. The healthcare sector remains underfunded, with limited resources and a growing brain drain, while academia faces obstacles such as inconsistent funding and inadequate support for research. Women aspiring to leadership roles in these fields often encounter cultural and structural barriers, making their journeys particularly arduous.

Professor Folasade Ogunsola, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, joins us in an exclusive conversation to discuss how increased investment in healthcare and research, strategic public-private partnerships, and women empowerment can drive transformative change. As a trailblazer in academia and medicine, her insights provide a roadmap for addressing these pressing issues.