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Samuel Olalekan Akinyemi is a Nigerian-born doctor who once worked as a labourer on construction sites before traveling abroad to further his studies.

His recent involvement in the discovery of a groundbreaking cancer vaccine in Russia marks a milestone in his career and in the global fight against cancer.

Dr. Samuel Olalekan Akinyemi (born in 1994) is a 30-year-old oncologist at the Ufa Clinic of the Bashkir State Medical University. His journey is a testament to determination, resilience, and dedication to education.

From the streets of Lagos to global medical achievements, Dr. Akinyemi’s life story is one of remarkable transformation.

Early Life In Nigeria

Dr. Akinyemi was born in Lagos, Nigeria (unverified). He attended United Methodist/Anglican Grammar School for his secondary education and completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria in 2012.

He initially pursued his undergraduate studies in civil engineering inspired by his father’s profession. However, he was always drawn to medicine. He completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria in 2012 before moving to Russia in 2015 to study medicine at Bashkir State Medical University in Ufa.

His parents were very supportive, agreeing to fund his education. He studied Russian for six months in Volgograd under the guidance of a Nigerian curator who was recruiting applicants. There, he studied Russian language for six months. In interviews, Dr. Akinyemi has expressed gratitude for the support of his parents throughout his educational journey. He enjoys working at the BSMU Clinic due to its modern equipment and supportive colleagues. During his tenure at the university, Dr. Akinyemi demonstrated a keen interest in urology and oncology, which later became the focal points of his research and professional career. His commitment to these specialties is evident through his numerous publications and contributions to the medical field. In 2021, Samuel received Russian citizenship.

His parents were very supportive, agreeing to fund his education. He studied Russian for six months in Volgograd under the guidance of a Nigerian curator who was recruiting applicants. There, he studied Russian language for six months. In interviews, Dr. Akinyemi has expressed gratitude for the support of his parents throughout his educational journey. He enjoys working at the BSMU Clinic due to its modern equipment and supportive colleagues. During his tenure at the university, Dr. Akinyemi demonstrated a keen interest in urology and oncology, which later became the focal points of his research and professional career. His commitment to these specialties is evident through his numerous publications and contributions to the medical field. In 2021, Samuel received Russian citizenship.

Academic And Professional Career

He pursued his medical studies at Bashkir State Medical University, where he was enrolled from November 3, 2015, to June 30, 2022, specializing in general medicine.

At Bashkir State Medical University, he was also employed ats a Lecturer assistant from 2022-11-01 to 2027-11-01.

On December 13-14 2019, he participated in the 10th Volga Reion Surgery Olympiad 2019 held at the Samara State Medical University where he got 2nd place in the competition “Craniotomy”.

Dr. Akinyemi’s academic career is marked by a focus on oncology and urology. He is currently an assistant at Bashkir State Medical University, where he is involved in both clinical practice and research. He finished his residency on July 11, 2024, and is working as an oncology intern at the BSMU Clinic.

In addition to his medical duties, he teaches English at the university and high school. In the summer, he works at language camps for children, where schoolchildren learn English with native speakers. During one of these camps, Akinyemi saved a drowning child. After completing his medical education, He got employed by Bashkir State Medical University, his expertise span multiple displine within medicine, with a pactical focus on oncology and immunology.

Dr. Akinyemi’s work includes extensive research into cancer treatments and vaccines. He has also published numerous research and article Dr. Akinyemi is multilingual; he speaks German (Deutsch), Russian, Yoruba, and English.

Community Engagement

Beyond his academic responsibilities,Dr Akinyemi is actively involved in church activities.

While in nigeria, he was in the choir and a member of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Nigeria.


Read more here: https://reportafrique.com/news/africa/nigeria/samuel-akinyemi-cancer-vaccine/#google_vignette

Bigger than Nigeria
African conqueror
World Champion

Proudly representing us on the grandest stage. Congrats to him

God bless us all

EmperorCaesar:
Add him picture abeg

Done

Greatness .
Thank you for bringing greatness to our name in Diaspora..
Nigerians everywhere and I am always delighted everytime seeing us doing excellently well outside this country..

More accomplishment, Dear Samuel Olalekan Akinyemi..

Proud of him not some miscreants like omokri and helinues who are here making noise and doing nothing to better their life.

Even before I opened it, I knew it will be Yoruba, more than 80% global positive things about Nigeria must be Omoluabi. Greatness pursle them everywhere they are in the world.

God bless all Nigerians irrespective of tribe, if you can not contribute to advance and promote Nigeria anywhere you are, leave Nigeria as it is; don't add to her bad image. God bless Nigeria and give all our leaders knowledge to move the country forward. And when the country is being moved forward, may God give understanding to "sad souls" among Nigeria to recognize and identify true moving forward when they see one.

sreamsense:
Even before I opened it, I knew it will be Yoruba, more than 80% global positive things about Nigeria must be Omoluabi. Greatness pursle them everywhere they are in the world.

You couldnt have said it any better

The kin confidence wey i dey use open any thread wey i see "A Nigerian with a remarkable feat" na over the roof

Sometimes, I wonder what could have been if that 1914 amalgamation never happened.

It is well

sreamsense:
Even before I opened it, I knew it will be Yoruba, more than 80% global positive things about Nigeria must be Omoluabi. Greatness pursle them everywhere they are in the world.

God bless all Nigerians irrespective of tribe, if you can not contribute to advance and promote Nigeria anywhere you are, leave Nigeria as it is; don't add to her bad image. God bless Nigeria and give all our leaders knowledge to move the country forward. And when the country is being moved forward, may God give understanding to "sad souls" among Nigeria to recognize and identify true moving forward when they see one.

Probably an Ijebu man and not a Borgu man, yet na the Borgu man dey claim the glory pass and disturbing us with noise.

Born 1994 and completed his NYSC at the age of 18 in 2012 after studying a 5 year course in an unknown university? I don't want to be a downer but that part of his history is a bit sketchy except the journalist made a blunder. I congratulate him on his accomplishments nonetheless.

Yoruba Amaka..

Astounding!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Unfortunately, good news like this don’t sell and spread like the negative news of criminalities.

SHARES for Nigerians making us proud abroad.

dominique:
Born 1994 and completed his NYSC at the age of 18 in 2012 after studying a 5 year course in an unknown university? I don't want to be a downer but that part of his history is a bit sketchy except the journalist made a blunder. I congratulate him on his accomplishments nonetheless.

me sef deh try understand how that voodoo works.

dominique:
Born 1994 and completed his NYSC at the age of 18 in 2012 after studying a 5 year course in an unknown university? I don't want to be a downer but that part of his history is a bit sketchy except the journalist made a blunder. I congratulate him on his accomplishments nonetheless.

I also found some things sketchy in the report .The report said he finished his residency in july 11th 2024 and he is an intern in BSMU clinic, how come he has now done "extensive researches and publications within less than 5 months of internship when he is still under people learning? Many infos in this story are either lies or blown out of proportion.

oz4real83:
I also found some things sketchy in the report .The report said he finished his residency in july 11th 2024 and he is an intern in BSMU clinic, how come he has now done "extensive researches and publications within less than 5 months of internship when he is still under people learning? Many infos in this story are either lies or blown out of proportion.

It occurred to me but it occurred to me but I decided to give him benefit of the doubt. He was probably carrying out the research while studying. How the research got funded is another story entirely. Who would trust a resident doctor in training with substantial funds to carry out that type or research, a foreigner for that matter or was it self funded?I really want to congratulate him but there are too many loopholes in this incredible success story.