Dr. Ofunre EBOREIME MB;BS., FMCS., FWACS., FICS. MSc. Immunology in view. Dr, Ofunre Ozolua Asi Eboreime hails from Afuze, Owan EastLocal Governmnet Area of Edo State and was born on the 14th of March, 1957 to the family of Late Rev. Canon Francis Asije & Mrs Felicia Aminatu Aigbonoidon Eboreime. They were both teachers. Dr Ofunre Eboreime obtained his Primary School leaving certificate from St. John’s Primary School, Igarra; he went on to obtain his West African school certificate from Holy Trinity Grammar School,Sabongida Ora, Edo state Dr. Eboreime then proceeded to University of Benin, Benin city, Edo state where he studied Medicine and Surgery to obtain his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1981. He did his housemanship in Central Hospital Benin City in 1981 to 1982. He was posted to, Ilawe-Ekiti , in Ekiti South West LGA, in the old Ondo State precisely for his National Youth Service Corps in 1982/83. He was employed in 1983 by the then Bendel State Governmnet into the Hospitals’ Management board as a medical officer and was posted to Iguobazuwa general Hospital and later to the General Hospital, Asaba where he worked till 1989 when he proceeded to Ibadan to commence his Surgical Residency training at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. By 1994, he obtained his Fellowship of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (Faculty of Surgery) with Sir Manuwa prize, as best part 2 candidate in Surgery. By 1996, he obtained the Fellowship of the West African College of Surgeon. Being sponsored by Edo State Government, he returned to Central Hospital, Benin City and was upgraded to the status of Consultant Surgeon and rose to the echelon of his career as Chief Consultant Surgeon Special grade 1 in 2003. He was inducted into the International College of Surgeons as a Fellow in 2005. Administratively, he headed the department of Surgery Central Hospital, Benin City on several occasions; he was director Clinical Services/ Chief Consultant Board, Acting director/Chief Executive of the Hospital Management Board before his last appointment by the then Governor Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole as Permanent Secretary/Chief Executive of the Hospitals’ Management Board and retired from Edo State Government in 2017. Retired, but not tired, Dr. Ofunre was appointed as lecturer 1 of Igbinedion University, Okada and honorary Consultant Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital. He was Consultant in charge at the Igbinedion Univesity Teaching Hospital Annex, Benin city from 1999 to 2023. He is the proprietor/medical director Ohize Medical Centre in Benin City. Visiting Consultant/Surgeon to Faith Mediplex and Airforce Medical Centre all in Benin City. He has attended a number of conferences and workshops where he made ground-breaking presentations. Dr. Eboreime is a member of several Professional Bodies including,Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria, Association of Surgeons in Nigeria, Nigeria Medical Association to mention a few. Dr. Eboreime has a number of publications to his credit in both national and international reputable journals and a page in a renowned Surgical Textbook is in view. He has offered his medical services and experiences within and around the country in various capacities as consultant and also as a resource person in a number of accreditation panels and medical examinations. For example he has served as a Past President Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)HMB Chapter and also an External Examiner to a number ofmedical institutions in Nigeria. Dr. Eboreime is a selfless and cheerful giver, loves listening to goodmusic, travelling to new places and meeting new people. He is married to Dr. Mrs Helen Eboreime, a chief consultant Psychiatrist and immediate past Director of Medical Services/ Regulation and Monitoring and is blessed with 6 children.
