Comrade Kabiawu Gbolahan Adegboyega, popularly known as KGB, is at once an accomplished medical laboratory scientist, healthcare quality professional and a respected trade union leader whose career reflects a longstanding commitment to healthcare services With over 20 years of experience in clinical chemistry, he has contributed to medical laboratory services across several public health institutions in Lagos State while simultaneously providing leadership in professional associations, labour organisations and health-sector policy initiatives.

Born into the family of Mr and Mrs Rasheed and Sariyu Kabiawu, Comrade KGB began his educational journey at Santa-Maria Nursery and Primary School, Mushin, before completing his primary education at New City Primary School, Palm Avenue where he served as Head Boy and graduated in 1984. He proceeded to Eko Boys High School, Labinjo, Idioro, graduating in 1989 as Chief Labour Prefect. These early leadership experiences foreshadowed his dedication to service, representation and collective responsibility that would become defining features of his professional and union life.

He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Lagos in 1997, followed by an Associate qualification in Medical Laboratory Science from the School of Medical Laboratory Science, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba in 2005. In furtherance of his professional development, he earned a Master of Science degree in Chemical Pathology from Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye in 2022.

Comrade Adegboyega currently serves as Deputy Director, Medical Laboratory Services and Chief Quality Officer at General Hospital, Mushin, Lagos. In this capacity, he brings his extensive experience in clinical chemistry and laboratory services to the delivery of quality healthcare.

His professional journey has taken him through several public health facilities, including General Hospital Odan; General Hospital Ifako-Ijaiye; Randle General Hospital, Surulere; Mainland Hospital, Yaba; Massey Street Children’s Hospital; General Hospital Isolo and Ebute Metta Health Centre. Earlier in his career, he also served as a Scientific Officer with the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, Alausa, Ikeja where he supported waste management project activities involving Alimosho and Ojo Local Government Areas.

Beyond his clinical and administrative responsibilities, Comrade KGB has distinguished himself through sustained leadership in professional and labour organisations. An active member of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), the Joint Negotiating Council Trade Union Side and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), he has occupied several strategic positions over the years, championing professional advancement, effective representation and improved welfare for healthcare workers.

His leadership contributions within AMLSN include serving as Assistant Secretary/Acting Secretary of the Lagos State Branch from 2010 to 2013, Chairman of the Lagos State Civil Service Chapter from 2010 to 2016, Second Vice Chairman from 2013 to 2016, and First Vice Chairman from 2016 to 2019. He has also served as Chairman of the Lagos State Branch and contributed to the association’s scientific and professional development as a member of the editorial board of The Pivot, the AMLSN Lagos news magazine. His involvement in professional conferences has included serving as Co-Chairman of the AMLSN Lagos Annual Scientific Conference in 2012, Chairman in 2015, and consultant for subsequent scientific conferences.

His commitment to labour representation is equally notable. He served as Chairman of the Health Service Commission Branch of NUAHP from 2016 to 2023 and has served as Secretary of JOHESU Lagos since 2021. He has also held the position of Secretary of the NUAHP Lagos State Council, served as Public Relations Officer of TUC Lagos, and participated in the Joint Negotiating Council of unions advocating improved welfare under the Lagos State Government. Through these responsibilities, he has remained engaged in the collective efforts of healthcare professionals and public-sector workers to strengthen representation and advance their interests.

Comrade KGB’s contributions extend to health-sector policy, public health surveillance and health-system strengthening. He served as Lagos State Quality Officer for Nigeria’s 2012 HIV Sentinel Survey and participated in Lagos State Ministry of Health technical working groups focused on the domestication of the 2014 Task Shifting and Task Sharing Policy and the strengthening of medical laboratory services. He also contributed to advocacy efforts supporting the development and implementation of task-shifting policies and participated in initiatives aimed at building resilient and sustainable medical laboratory systems. In addition, his membership of the Hazard Allowance Implementation Committee for the Lagos State Government reflects his involvement in issues affecting the welfare and working conditions of public healthcare personnel.

Throughout his career, Comrade Kabiawu Gbolahan Adegboyega has combined technical expertise with organisational leadership and a strong commitment to professional and labour service. His journey from the laboratory bench to senior healthcare administration and influential trade union positions demonstrates a career shaped by continuous learning, active participation and dedication to the advancement of the welfare 0f healthcare professionals.

Outside his professional and union engagements, he enjoys listening to music, dancing, playing scrabble and chess, travelling, and meeting people. He is married to Mrs Kabiawu Adejoke Sidiqat and they are blessed with three children.

It is in Recognition of his Sterling Accomplishments in Medical Diagnostics and Laboratory Services in Nigeria that Comrade Kabiawu Gbolahan Adegboyega is deemed worthy to be conferred with the Nigerian Achievement Award.