Prof. Benjamin Adekunle Eegunranti
Prof. Benjamin Adekunle Eegunranti
Consultant Psychiatrist & Professor of Addiction Psychiatry
Base: Osogbo
Qualification: MBChB; MPA; MPH; FMCPsych
Professional summary
Renowned consultant psychiatrist specializing in addiction psychiatry and mental health, with extensive contributions to public health, administration, and community service.
Biography
Rotn Chief (Professor) Benjamin Adekunle Eegunranti is a distinguished consultant psychiatrist, professor of addiction psychiatry and mental health, public health physician, and administrator. He holds the qualifications of MBChB, MPA, MPH, and FMCPsych, which underscore his expertise across clinical medicine, public administration, and public health. His significant contributions to society have been recognized through honors such as a street named after him (Dr. Kunle Eegunranti Street, Ota Efun, Osogbo) and the chieftaincy title of Bashorun Aro of Ilobu Land. He is an accomplished member of numerous professional bodies, including the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), and the World Psychiatric Association (WPA). Professor Eegunranti has a robust record of service in institutional and community leadership roles. He has served as a member of the Osun State Drug Abuse Control Committee (OSDACC) and chaired its Sub-Committee on Treatment and Rehabilitation. Within the Great Ife Alumni Association of Obafemi Awolowo University, he held several key positions, including Assistant National Secretary and Branch Secretary. His commitment to public safety and community welfare is demonstrated through his roles as Unit Secretary for the Federal Road Safety Commission and as both Chairman and State Secretary for the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Osogbo. In the medical community, he served as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital and continues to serve as an assessor and peer reviewer for medical research and ethics committees. His dedication to service extends deeply into civic and humanitarian organizations, most notably Rotary International. Professor Eegunranti has served as President and Vice President of the Rotary Club of Oroki Osogbo, as a Past Assistant Governor, and as the Osun State Polio Plus Representative. A Paul Harris Fellow, he has been a pioneering force in mental health initiatives within Rotary, serving as the pioneer District Chairman for Mental Health in District 9126 and a member of the regional Mental Health Initiative Committee. His academic and professional governance contributions include membership on the governing council of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, and serving on the accreditation committee and as an examiner for the National Postgraduate Medical College. A prolific scholar, he has singly and jointly published several academic articles. He is happily married and blessed with children.
Key Achievements
Professor of Addiction Psychiatry & Mental Health
Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International
Bashorun Aro of Ilobu Land
Street named in his honor: Dr Kunle Eegunranti Street, Ota Efun, Osogbo
Extensive professional and community leadership roles
Educational Background
MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
MPA (Master of Public Administration)
MPH (Master of Public Health)
FMCPsych (Fellow of Medical College of Psychiatrists)
Career Highlights
Member, Osun State Drug Abuse Control Committee (OSDACC)
Chairman, Sub-committee on Treatment and Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers
Various leadership roles in Great Ife Alumni Association
Multiple Rotary Club leadership positions including President
Member, Governing Council, Osun State Polytechnic Iree
Extensive academic committee memberships and examinerships
Professional Associations
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN)
African Psychiatrists' Association (APA)
World Psychiatrists' Association (WPA)
Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)
Publications
Several scholarly articles singly and jointly published
Research in addiction psychiatry and mental health
Publications in Western Nigerian Journal of Medical Sciences