Dr. Omolade Awodu is a Professor of Haematology and an Honorary Consultant Haematologist. She lectures at the School of Medicine University of Benin and renders specialized patient care at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where she also trains and mentors postgraduate doctors in the diagnosis and management of the diseases of the blood and blood forming organs. She is actively involved in community service and has a strong passion for community development at the grass root level. She is committed to the noble objectives of Ojodu grassroots foundation.