Legacy and Purpose

Defining the Future of Pharmaceutical Care.

The Nigeria Chapter of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists is a community of distinguished Fellows dedicated to harmonizing pharmacy practice and providing professional leadership across Nigeria.

Our Origin Story

Background &
History.

Trace our journey from regional federation to Nigeria's premier collegiate body of pharmaceutical Fellows.

PH 01
PH 02
PH 03
1976

Formation of the Federation

Established as the West African Pharmaceutical Federation, laying the groundwork for regional cooperation and professional harmonization across ECOWAS member states.

1976
1991

WAPCP Establishment

The College was formally commissioned to handle postgraduate training, research, and professional specialization across the West African sub-region.

1991
TODAY

Leading Chapter of Fellows

The Nigeria Chapter stands as a leading collegiate body of pharmaceutical Fellows, promoting professional excellence and practice harmonization across the nation.

NOW
Our Vision

Center of
Excellence.

To be internationally recognized as a center of excellence that promotes teaching, research, and training in postgraduate pharmacy education.

Our Mission

Developing
Specialists.

Meeting the challenges of healthcare by developing pharmacy specialists who are equipped to lead in every sector of pharmaceutical practice.

Objectives

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.

Governance Model

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

FCT ZoneHub: Abuja
Lagos ZoneHub: Lagos
Kwara/Kogi ZoneHub: Ilorin
Ondo/Ekiti ZoneHub: Akure
North East ZoneHub: Maiduguri
Kano/Katsina/Jigawa ZoneHub: Kano
Bayelsa/Rivers ZoneHub: Port Harcourt
Abia/Imo ZoneHub: Owerri
Akwa Ibom/Cross Rivers ZoneHub: Uyo
Oyo ZoneHub: Ibadan
Osun ZoneHub: Osogbo
Ogun ZoneHub: Abeokuta
Enugu ZoneHub: Enugu
Niger ZoneHub: Minna
Benue/Plateau ZoneHub: Jos
Nasarawa ZoneHub: Lafia
Anambra ZoneHub: Awka
North West Macro ZoneHub: Kaduna
Other zone ZoneHub: Secretariat
Executive Committee

Chapter
Leadership.

The Nigeria Chapter is guided by an experienced executive committee committed to excellence in pharmaceutical education and practice.

Dr Afusat Adesina PhD

Dr Afusat Adesina PhD

Chairman, WAPCP Nigeria Chapter

FPSN, FPCPharm, Ph.D

Pharm (Dr.) Ruth F. Ajayi

Pharm (Dr.) Ruth F. Ajayi

Vice Chairman, WAPCP Nigeria Chapter

FPCPHARM, FPSN, AMA,DSA

Pharm Dr Ebele Onwuchuluba

Pharm Dr Ebele Onwuchuluba

Secretary WAPCP, Nigeria Chapter

MSc. Public Health, MCPAN, FPCPharm, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos

Pharm Hadassah Mwuese Babalola

Pharm Hadassah Mwuese Babalola

Assistant Secretary, WAPCP Nigeria Chapter.

MAW, DSA, MScPH, MSc.Clin Pharm. FPCPharm(Critical care & specialized nutrition), Cert. Crt.care(UCHL).

Pharm. Ngozika Okoye

Pharm. Ngozika Okoye

Treasurer, WAPCP Nigeria Chapter.

B.Pharm., MPH, MSc (Clin. Pharm.), FPCPharm

Pharm. Dr. Ibrahim Bello

Pharm. Dr. Ibrahim Bello

Publicity Secretary, WAPCP Nigeria Chapter

PharmD. MSc.Cl.Pharm, FPCPharm.

Pharm. Dr Abubakar Danraka PhD

Pharm. Dr Abubakar Danraka PhD

Editor, WAPCP Nigeria Chapter

FPCPharm, MIPAN, PhD

Pharm (Dr.) Margaret Obono

Pharm (Dr.) Margaret Obono

Immediate Past Chairman, WAPCP Nigeria chapter

FPSN, FPCPHARM, DSA, FNAPHARM.