Mrs. Ololade Funmilade Oladunni is a highly effective Clinical Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian, and one of Nigeria’s most influential advocates for nutritional health and holistic well-being. With over 15 years of dedicated service, she has built an exceptional career centred on healing the body, strengthening the mind, and restoring hope through professional nutrition care.

Driven by deep compassion and an unwavering commitment to humanity, Mrs. Oladunni has made remarkable impact in Medical Nutrition Therapy, Drug Abuse Counselling, and Health Education. Her work continues to transform lives—one patient, one family, and one community at a time.

A product of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science and Management (2000), a Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (2011), and a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (2016). Her academic journey reflects the same passion, discipline, and pursuit of excellence that define her professional life.

Her professional journey is marked by historic achievements. Through diligence and excellence, she rose to become Deputy Director of Nutrition and made history as the pioneer Head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at one of Nigeria’s most important health institutions, the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. These past years, she has led efforts which have shaped the department’s standards, advanced dietetic practice, and strengthened patient-centred nutrition care within this renowned mental health institutions.

Beyond her clinical and administrative roles, Mrs. Oladunni is a mentor, teacher, counsellor and role model. Her work in drug abuse counselling has brought clarity and renewal to individuals battling addiction, while her expertise in Medical Nutrition Therapy continues to deliver life-changing outcomes for patients with complex health needs. She is a dedicated member of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN), the Institute for Dietetics in Nigeria (IDN), and the Association of Nigerian Dietitians (AND), where she contributes actively to advancing the profession.

A woman of faith, empathy, and unwavering purpose, Mrs. Ololade Funmilade Oladunni exemplifies what it means to serve humanity with excellence. Her life and career stand as a shining testament to the power of passion-driven leadership in transforming health outcomes across Nigeria.

It was in recognition of her accomplishments and contribution to national development in the sphere of Food and Nutritional Services that Mrs. Ololade Funmilade Oladunni was deemed worthy to be conferred with the Woman of Merit Gold Award.