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Oluyomi Abayomi Finnih
editDr. Oluyomi Abayomi Finnih (born 9 February 1942) is a Nigerian obstetrician, gynaecologist, healthcare administrator, politician and pro-democracy advocate. He is the founder and Chief Medical Director of Finnih Medical Centre[1], Lagos, and is a former President of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON). Throughout his career, he has served in leadership positions within Nigeria's medical profession and has participated in civic and political affairs in Lagos State.
Finnih was active in Nigeria's pro-democracy movement during the military era, particularly following the annulment of the 12 June 1993 presidential election[2].[3] He later became a member of the Lagos State Governor's Advisory Council (GAC)[4], an advisory body to the Lagos State Government. He has also been recognised for his contributions to medicine and public service, including the naming of the Dr. Oluyomi Abayomi Finnih Recreational Park in Ikeja, Lagos.
Early life and education
editOluyomi Abayomi Finnih was born on 9 February 1942 in Lagos, Nigeria.[5]
He attended Ladi-Lak Institute, Yaba, between 1948 and 1954 before proceeding to Olu-Iwa College, Ijebu-Ode, from 1955 to 1959. He later studied at the Federal Emergency Science School, Lagos, between 1960 and 1962.
In 1963, he was admitted to the University of Ibadan, where he studied medicine and obtained the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree in 1968.
Medical career
editFollowing his graduation, Finnih joined the Lagos State Ministry of Health before specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology.
He served as Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Lagos Island Maternity Hospital between 1975 and 1978 before joining Osagie Medical Centre in Lagos, where he practised until 1983.
In 1983, he established Finnih Medical Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, where he has served as Medical Director and Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Over several decades, the hospital has provided specialist obstetric and gynaecological services and has trained medical professionals.
Finnih became a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) in 1974 and was later elected a Fellow of the Nigerian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 1982. In 1987, he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG), United Kingdom[6]. He has also served on the Faculty Board of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and has been affiliated with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).
Professional leadership
editFinnih has held several leadership positions within Nigeria's medical profession.
Between 1975 and 1978, he served as Secretary-General of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)[7]. He later became President of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON)[8], where he advocated improvements in maternal healthcare, specialist medical training and professional standards.
He has also served on the Lagos State Hospitals Management Board [9]and on the boards of private healthcare organisations.
Public service and politics
editAfter establishing his medical career, Finnih became increasingly involved in public affairs and politics in Lagos State.
He is a member of the Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), the highest political advisory body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) [10]in Lagos State. In that capacity, he has participated in consultations on governance and public policy.
He has also served as Vice Patron and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Yoruba Tennis Club[11], one of Nigeria's oldest social institutions.
Pro-democracy activism
editDuring Nigeria's military era, Finnih participated in the pro-democracy movement that emerged after the annulment of the 12 June 1993 presidential election.
According to Finnih, he belonged to the Democratic Forum led by lawyer Sobo Sowemimo. The group advocated the restoration of democratic governance through constitutional and non-violent means.
Reflecting on his public life, Finnih described his contribution to the restoration of civilian rule as his lifetime achievement, arguing that democracy, despite its imperfections, remains preferable to military rule. These remarks have been reported in interviews and should be understood as his personal assessment of his legacy.
Honours and recognition
editIn recognition of his contributions to medicine and public service, the Lagos State Government named the Dr. Oluyomi Abayomi Finnih Recreational Park in Ikeja[12] after him. The public park forms part of the state's urban renewal and recreational infrastructure and has become a popular destination for leisure and community events.
Finnih also holds the traditional chieftaincy title of Ba'Segun of Lagos.
Personal life
editFinnih is married to Margaret Olufemi Kuboye, and they have five children.
He has cited photography, yoga and spiritual literature among his personal interests. In interviews, he has described himself as an "Isale Eko boy", reflecting on his upbringing in Lagos Island and the influence of the city's history and culture on his life.
References
edit- ↑ "Finnih Medical Centre". https://finnihmedicalcentre.com/.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ↑ "1993 Nigerian presidential election", Wikipedia, 2026-06-16, retrieved 2026-07-11
- ↑ "Tinubu's Achievements As Lagos Governor Qualifies Him To Be Nigeria's President – Finni". Independent.ng.
- ↑ "GAC: Unmasking elders who help Tinubu 'rule' Lagos". Daily Trust.
- ↑ "Sanwo-Olu celebrates veteran gynaecologist, Oluyomi Finnih, at 80". punchng.com.
- ↑ "Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists".
- ↑ "The Nigerian Medical Association".
- ↑ "Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON)".
- ↑ "Lagos State Hospitals Management Board".
- ↑ "All Progressives Congress", Wikipedia, 2026-06-08, retrieved 2026-07-11
- ↑ "Yoruba Tennis Club", Wikipedia, 2026-06-23, retrieved 2026-07-11
- ↑ "Sanwo-Olu commissions recreational park in honour Abayomi Finnih". Nigerian Tribune.
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