Adelaja Adesina Adelugba

Adelaja was born on March 29, 1954 at Odo-Oro , Araromi Ikole,Ekiti State to the great Pa. David Adewumi Adelugba, a successful farmer and Cocoa Produce Merchant and Madam Alice Oladimeji Adelugba, a petty trader. He was the eldest of his parents & step-mother twelve children (eleven boys and one girl) Dr. Adelugba had his elementary education at Local Authority (East) Primary School, Ikole - Ekiti (1960 - 1965). He proceeded to Local Authority Secondary Modern School where he spent just one year (1966) before he gained admission to the prestigious Notre Dame Catholic Grammar School, Usi -Ekiti for his High School education (1967 - 1971). Upon successful completion of his high School education, Adesina secured admission to Egbe-Oba Grammar School, Ikole Ekiti for his advanced level (HSC). Upon graduation in 1973, Dr. Adelugba moved to Lagos and within a short span of time secured a teaching job at Western College of Commerce, Yaba, Lagos State. He changed jobs in 1974 when he was employed at Lagos State Ministry of Youths and Sports. Adelaja worked at the ministry while vigorously pursuing his academic career goals. He secured admission to New York Institute of Technology, New York, USA early in 1977 for his undergraduate studies. He successfully completed and got his Bachelor of Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology (1981). During his undergraduate studies, he was assigned to Interfaith Medical Hospital, Brooklyn for his Internship and because of his dedication, hard work and uprightness, Interfaith Medical Center hired him and gave him permanent employment as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, where he worked until 1982 before relocating to Baltimore, MD. In 1982, Dr. Adelugba got admission for his master's degree at University of Maryland, Baltimore. During his first semester at the graduate program, he secured employment at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Blood Bank Unit as a Laboratory Technologist. He completed the program and received his M.S in CLinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology in 1988. While pursuing his Master's degree at the university of Maryland in 1984, Adelaja entered into holy matrimony with his longtime girlfriend, Simone. Their beautiful Union blossomed and produced three wonderful children: Adenike, Adelaja Junior and Adebukola. Just as is applicable in so many homes and relationships, Adelaja and Simone faced some challenges which invariably resulted in irreconcilable differences and separation. They remained friends until passing. Dr. Adelugba continued his educational and professional career path by taking up additional employment with John Hopkins Medical Center and by enrolling in the PhD program at Nova Southeastern University, Florida. He successfully completed the Doctor of Health Science program and got his PhD in 2013. Adelaja found love again and got married to Oluremi in 2007. She was a faithful partner and the rock by his side through all things since then. The union is blessed with a little charming boy, Victor Olanusi. After over two decades of employment at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Adelaja retired from there and took up employment with Veterans Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland where he worked until he finally retired five years ago. Without mincing words, Dr. Adelaja Adesina Adelugba was an icon, an accomplished Medical Technologist and a great impactful community leader. A kind and generous individual who not only shared his resources in empowering others but also gave his time. He was president of Federation of Odo Oro Ekiti Development Union Diaspora Chapter. Within Notre Dame Grammar School, Usi Ekiti world wide, he was Mr. President Emeritus and of course, the encyclopedia of information, materials and resources pertaining to the institution. Deacon Adelugba was a lifetime member of the Christ Apostolic Church, most specially active within the CAC North America Men Fellowship Group. Within the family and circle of friends, he was a rare gem, always looking out for the good and interest of others. He peacefully transitioned into the world beyond on Friday, March 7th, 2025 after prolonged medical health issues. He is survived by his 101yr old mother, his wife, children, grandchild, siblings and many other loved ones.

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Adelaja Adesina Adelugba

March 29, 1954 - March 6, 2025