A University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, physiotherapy graduate, Oluwatayo Ayodele, tells BIODUN BUSARI about his passion for innovation, how it inspired him to develop a cocoa pod-based solution for treating polluted water, and why he is pursuing a career in the technology space
What inspired you to study physiotherapy?
I initially wanted to study medicine and surgery. That was also what my parents wanted for me because my brother studied dentistry at Obafemi Awolowo University. Neither of my parents works in the medical field. My father studied electrical engineering, while my mother is a computer science teacher.
However, I have always been passionate about innovation. I loved creativity and thinking outside the box, even in secondary school. I won several awards for participating in innovation competitions and developing creative ideas.
In 2017, I was invited by the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to receive an award for one
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