Defining the Future of
Pharmaceutical Care.
The Nigeria Chapter of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists exists to elevate healthcare through specialized residency training and professional excellence.
Background &
History.
Trace our journey from regional federation to Nigeria's leading postgraduate college.
Formation of the Federation
Established as the West African Pharmaceutical Federation, laying the groundwork for regional cooperation and professional harmonization across ECOWAS member states.
WAPCP Establishment
The College was formally commissioned to handle postgraduate training, research, and professional specialization across the West African sub-region.
Leading Choice for Residency
The Nigeria Chapter stands as a leading advocate for pharmaceutical care, producing specialists through its rigorous fellowship and residency programs.
Center of
Excellence.
To be internationally recognized as a center of excellence that promotes teaching, research, and training in postgraduate pharmacy education.
Developing
Specialists.
Meeting the challenges of healthcare by developing pharmacy specialists who are equipped to lead in every sector of pharmaceutical practice.
Harmonizing Practice.
Advancing Skills.
Harmonization
Standardizing pharmacy practice and legislation across the region.
Advancing Skills
Advancing knowledge in specialized disciplines for modern medicine.
Ethics & Care
Promoting ethical pharmacy practice and superior pharmaceutical care.
Local Innovation
Promoting local drug production and technical quality assurance.
The Council
Framework.
The Council serves as the supreme decision-making body, harmonizing the strategies of the Executive Committee with the operational strengths of our Zonal Coordinators.
Strategic Alignment
Ensuring every chapter activity aligns with the regional WAPCP roadmap.
Zonal Autonomy
Empowering local coordinators to tailor professional programs to state needs.
Zonal Hierarchy
Chapter
Leadership.
The Nigeria Chapter is guided by an experienced executive committee committed to excellence in pharmaceutical education and practice.
Pharm Dr Margaret Obono
Leading the Nigeria Chapter in advancing postgraduate pharmacy education and driving the chapter's strategic vision.
Pharm Dr Afusat Adesina
Supporting chapter governance and coordinating the implementation of ECOWAS pharmaceutical care protocols across Nigeria.
Pharm Dr Ukamaka Okafor
Orchestrating the administrative activities and coordinating communication between the chapter EXCO and all Fellows across Nigeria.
Pharm Dr Festus Ukadike
Assisting in the management of secretariat operations and ensuring accurate documentation of collegiate proceedings.
Pharm Mrs Mwuese Babalola
Maintaining the physical and fiscal integrity of the chapter's assets and managing collegiate financial resources.
Pharm Mrs Michealin Coker
Driving the visibility of the WAPCP Nigeria Chapter through strategic communication and stakeholder engagement.
Pharm Dr Ebele Onwuchuluba
Overseeing the collegiate editorial board and ensuring the high academic standard of chapter publications.
Pharm Dr Chijioke Onyia
Providing advisory support and continuity to the current EXCO through transition and institutional memory.