Prof Adebola is a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Department, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano as well as Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. He is also the Executive Director at Grassroot Smiles Initiative a Non- Governmental Organization, that provides free cleft and palate surgeries for children and adults across Nigeria.
