Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Moses Akanmu of its Faculty of Pharmacy to the esteemed board of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Advisory Committee. This significant appointment reflects Professor Akanmu’s distinguished career and his substantial contributions to pharmaceutical sciences and public health in Nigeria.
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‎The Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor A.S. Bamire, commended the appointment, emphasizing its importance for both the university and the nation’s regulatory framework. Professor Bamire noted that Professor Akanmu’s extensive academic background and practical expertise will undoubtedly serve as a valuable asset to NAFDAC’s mission of ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of regulated products.
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‎The Faculty of Pharmacy at OAU has formally congratulated Professor Akanmu on this recognition. “The Faculty of Pharmacy at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, extends its sincere congratulations to Professor Moses Akanmu on his well-deserved appointment as a member of NAFDAC,” stated Professor Julius O. Soyinka, Dean of the Faculty. “This appointment is a clear acknowledgment of his exemplary professional achievements and his unwavering commitment to advancing the safe and rational use of medicines within Nigeria.”

‎Professor Akanmu’s tenure on the NAFDAC board is anticipated to further enhance the agency’s capacity for informed decision-making and robust regulatory practices. His expertise is expected to contribute significantly to NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to protect public health by ensuring that food, drugs, and other regulated products meet stringent national and international standards.