Oyebanji Filani
Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Ekiti State
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Bio Summary
Dr. Oyebanji Filani is the Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Ekiti State, serving under the APC-led administration. A Harvard-trained public health physician, Filani has built his career around healthcare systems reform, maternal and child health, and policy development. Before his appointment, he worked with international organizations to improve health outcomes across Nigeria. In Ekiti, he has championed reforms in primary healthcare, epidemic response, and health financing, earning recognition as a forward-thinking technocrat in the Nigerian health sector.
Education
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
- Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) — Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA.
- Further training and certifications in health systems strengthening, policy design, and health economics.
Professional Background
Dr. Filani is a public health physician, health policy expert, and development consultant with years of experience in strengthening healthcare systems in Nigeria and internationally. He has worked with leading organizations, including international development agencies, on maternal and child health programs, health financing, and epidemic preparedness.
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