It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, where tradition meets innovation in the pursuit of holistic health and wellness.
Our Department is dedicated to the academic training, research and clinical application of evidence-based complementary and alternative medical practices, integrating centuries-old wisdom with modern scientific discoveries. We provide a vibrant learning environment for students, researchers, and practitioners who are passionate about natural healing approaches—ranging from herbal medicine, nutrition and acupuncture, to mind–body therapies, lifestyle interventions and other culturally rooted healing systems.
With a team of committed experts and researchers, we aim to produce graduates who are scientifically grounded, ethically driven, and globally competitive in the field of integrative health. We also engage in cutting-edge research that bridges traditional knowledge with contemporary biomedical sciences, contributing to safe, effective and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Whether you are a prospective student, a research collaborator, a healthcare professional, or a community member seeking health services, you will find in us a welcoming space that values diversity, scientific integrity and human well-being.
We invite you to explore our programs, research activities, clinical services and outreach initiatives, and to join us in our mission to advance health through the best of both traditional and modern medicine.
Together, we heal, we learn, and we innovate—naturally.
Abiola Mojisola ASOWATA -AYODELE B.Sc.Ed, M.Sc., Ph.D.
To promote excellence in teaching, research and practice in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) by integrating traditional healing knowledge with modern scientific evidence, thereby contributing to safe, effective, and sustainable healthcare solutions.
- Academic Excellence – To train competent graduates with sound theoretical knowledge and practical skills in various CAM disciplines, including herbal medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, mind–body therapies and lifestyle interventions.
- Research Development – To conduct high-quality, evidence-based research that validates and improves traditional healing practices, fostering innovation in integrative healthcare.
- Clinical Service Delivery – To provide safe, ethical and effective CAM services through teaching clinics and community outreach programs.
- Knowledge Preservation – To document, preserve and promote indigenous medical knowledge and cultural healing practices.
- Community Engagement – To raise public awareness on preventive health, wellness, and holistic lifestyles through seminars, workshops, and health campaigns.
- Collaborations and Partnerships – To establish national and international linkages with academic institutions, research centers, healthcare providers, and policy makers for the advancement of CAM.
- Policy and Advocacy – To contribute to the development of policies, standards, and regulations that ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of CAM practices.
