Professor Samuel Omokhodion: Nigeria’s icon of paediatric cardiology

Abstract

Samuel Omokhodion was born to Pa Jacob Avblimen and Madam Victoria Edewede Omokhodion of Emuhi Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government of Edo State on 9th March 1953, in Ondo state while his father was working in the Civil Service of the old Western Region of Nigeria. Samuael Omohodion attained the illustrious age of 70 years in December 2022. This edition of chronicles examines his biography - early life, career in paediatric cardiology, number of publications, professional affiliations, and priestly calling.