A renowned Neurological Surgeon, Prof Temitayo Shokunbi has cautioned Nigerians against indiscriminate intake of aspirin, commonly known as blood thinner because of its negative consequences on health.

Prof Shokunbi said while it may be advisable for those who had suffered stroke to take aspirin, he warned that indiscriminate use can make users susceptible to drug complications.

This, he said, is particularly applicable to those who take the drug as a preventative measure against stroke without a previous history of stroke or heart disease.

Such complications, according to the medical expert, includes bleeding from the stomach, rectum and bleeding in the brain which is more likely in people with high blood pressure.

- Alake of Egbaland, represented by Prof Adelekan, presenting Lecture Plaque to Prof Shokunbi in the presence of Prof Musa-Olomu

Shokunbi, a Professor of Anatomy, University of Ibadan and Consultant Neurological Surgeon, University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan made the disclosure during a public lecture on Surgical Options in Stroke Therapy organized by Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.

The lecturer expressed worry about the increasing cases of stroke incidences most especially among young Nigerians.

"My worry is that stroke is increasing in frequency, and it's going to increase in our population because of change in our lifestyle, which is patterned after the western world."

To avoid stroke, Prof Shokunbi advised Nigerians to sit down and re-prioritize their lives and do what is within their means, while not ignoring regular physical exercise.

The guest lecturer applauded the Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu, describing him as a "very bold, brilliant and unconventional human being'

Speaking at the event, Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo represented by Prof Ajao Adelekan also saluted pragmatic actions of the Medical Director towards fast tracking developments in the Centre.

Earlier in his welcome address, Prof Musa- Olomu reiterated his determination to take the Centre to greater heights.

He reassured the audience of the vision to establishing a University of Medicine and Medical Science, which he was hopeful will soon become a reality.

The bill for the establishment is awaiting the consent of President Muhammadu Buhari after same was passed by the National Assembly in July.

The lecture was impressively attended by members of the hospital community while guests include the Chrisland Vice Chancellor, Prof Peace Chinedu Babalola; former President, Nigeria Dental Association, Otunba Dr. S.A.J Ibikunle, among others.