Legacy and Purpose

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.

Our Origin Story

Background &
History.

Trace our journey from regional federation to Nigeria's leading postgraduate college.

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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 Choice for Residency

The Nigeria Chapter stands as a leading advocate for pharmaceutical care, producing specialists through its rigorous fellowship and residency programs.

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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

South West ZoneHub: Lagos
South East ZoneHub: Enugu
South South ZoneHub: Port Harcourt
North Central ZoneHub: Abuja
North West ZoneHub: Kaduna
North East ZoneHub: Maiduguri
Executive Committee

Chapter
Leadership.

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

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Chairman

Pharm Dr Margaret Obono

Leading the Nigeria Chapter in advancing postgraduate pharmacy education and driving the chapter's strategic vision.

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Vice Chairman

Pharm Dr Afusat Adesina

Supporting chapter governance and coordinating the implementation of ECOWAS pharmaceutical care protocols across Nigeria.

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Chapter Secretary

Pharm Dr Ukamaka Okafor

Orchestrating the administrative activities and coordinating communication between the chapter EXCO and all Fellows across Nigeria.

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Chapter Asst Secretary

Pharm Dr Festus Ukadike

Assisting in the management of secretariat operations and ensuring accurate documentation of collegiate proceedings.

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Chapter Treasurer

Pharm Mrs Mwuese Babalola

Maintaining the physical and fiscal integrity of the chapter's assets and managing collegiate financial resources.

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Chapter Publicity Sec

Pharm Mrs Michealin Coker

Driving the visibility of the WAPCP Nigeria Chapter through strategic communication and stakeholder engagement.

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Chapter Editor in chief

Pharm Dr Ebele Onwuchuluba

Overseeing the collegiate editorial board and ensuring the high academic standard of chapter publications.

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Chapter Immediate past Chairman

Pharm Dr Chijioke Onyia

Providing advisory support and continuity to the current EXCO through transition and institutional memory.