Dr. Stella Olubunmi Oyefesobi is an accomplished physiotherapist, clinical leader, and healthcare innovator whose advanced international training and unwavering commitment to excellence have contributed to elevating the standard of specialized rehabilitation across Nigeria. As Chief Executive Officer and Director of Clinical Services at Physio-Plus Associates in Oniru, Lagos and Consultant Physiotherapist and Head of the Physiotherapy Department at Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals, she stands at the forefront of clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

Her academic journey reflects both rigorous professional training and academic distinction. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, before advancing her expertise with a Doctorate in Physiotherapy from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. These trainings—rooted in Nigeria’s premier medical institution and refined at one of America’s leading universities—equipped her with a rare blend of local insight and world-class clinical sophistication.

Dr. Oyefesobi’s specialization is expansive, covering the complex management of neurological impairments, orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, and geriatric conditions. Under her leadership at Physio-Plus Associates, she and her highly skilled team deliver advanced physiotherapy services and specialist consultation to some of Nigeria’s most respected medical institutions. These include First Cardiology Consultants, Marcelle Ruth Cancer Center, Renaissance Medical Center, Hartwell & Cardiovascular Center, and several other leading facilities. Her concurrent role heading the Physiotherapy Department at Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals further cements her influence at the highest levels of Nigeria’s rehabilitation landscape.

A committed professional, Dr. Oyefesobi maintains active membership in the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria (M.R.T.B.) and the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP)—the principal bodies that regulate and advance the profession nationwide.

A 2025 recipient of the Woman of Merit Gold Award (WMGA),  Oyefesobi continues to pioneer evidence-based clinical practice, establish elevated standards of rehabilitation across major medical centres, and expand access to world-class physiotherapy for Nigerian patients. Through visionary leadership and an unrelenting focus on excellence, she is not only transforming individual patient outcomes but also inspiring lasting progress across the nation’s healthcare sector.

It is in recognition of her Sterling Accomplishemnts in Physiotherapy and Medical Rehabilitation Services in Nigeria that Dr. Stella Olubunmi Oyefesobi is deemed worthy to be conferred with the Nigerian Achievement Award.