Wahab Adegbenro

Wahab Oluropo Adegbenro (5 June 1955[1] – 2 July 2020[2][1]) was a Nigerian physician who served two terms as a commissioner for health in Ondo State, Nigeria.

Abdul-Wahab Oluropo Adegbenro was born on 5 June 1955 at Ilara-Mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria, into a Muslim family.

[6][7] Adegbenro established Crown Hospital, Akure where he was the chief medical director.

[4] Adegbenro was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Owo after contracting the coronavirus.

[6][3] Upon his demise, the Ondo State Government declared Friday 3 July 2020 a work-free day and also directed all flags in the state to fly at half mast for seven days to mourn his death.