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(West African doctor who was active in politics in Lagos) John Randle, a pioneering Sierra Leonean medical doctor, made significant contributions to medicine in Lagos, Nigeria during the colonial era. He was among the first West Africans to qualify as a medical doctor in the United Kingdom. Randle worked in the Lagos Colony colonial medical service before establishing a successful private practice. He was involved in politics, co-founding the People's Union in 1908, and remained loyal to the British Empire during World War I. Randle's professional pursuits demonstrated a dedication to healthcare and political activism.
