Nov 11, 2017: A month after appointing Mrs. Aishah Ahmad as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed another woman to fill a very important position in the nation’s food and drug agency.
The first time President Buhari appointed a young lady was the appointment of Hadiza Usman as Managing Director of Nigeria Ports Authority. Many then sought to know her experience just as some were skeptical of her appointment.
While many were still in shock, the President appointed a 41-year old Aishah Ahmad as the DG of the nation’s apex bank.
This time around, President Buhari has appointed yet another woman as the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC.
Find below the rich profile of the new NAFDAC Director-General, Professor Moji Christianah Adeyeye whose hubby is a professor of biology.
Recall we had reported on Friday night, November 10, that the Federal Government appointed Professor Moji Christianah Adeyeye, the wife of Senator Olusola Adeyeye representing Osun Central constituency at the National Assembly, as NAFDAC DG.
Professor Mrs. Adeyeye who is the founder of Drugs for AIDS and HIV Patients, a nonprofit organization committed to prevention, education, care and treatment of HIV/AIDS children in Nigeria, takes over from Mr. Ademola Andrew Magbojuri who was appointed as the Acting Director-General of NAFDAC in September.
Magbojuri took over from Mrs. Yetunde Oni, who attained the retirement age of 60 years in September and also served in the acting capacity for 18 months following the sack of NAFDAC”s substantive DG, Dr. Paul Orhii.
With much talk about nepotism in terms of appointments in some sectors in the country, the President has shown this time that competence and good records can get one a good job, as Professor Mrs. Adeyeye’s intimidating profile points to this fact.
Professor Mrs. Adeyeye is the Chief Executive Officer of Elim Pediatric Pharmaceuticals Inc. Mrs. Adeyeye is a Professor of Pharmaceutics, Manufacturing Science and Drug Product Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL and Chair, Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL, Illinois.
The new NAFDAC Director-General was Professor of Pharmaceutics and Manufacturing for 21 years at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is Senior Fulbright Scholar and Specialist and 2008 AAPS Fellow.
Professor Mrs. Adeyeye attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka obtaining a BSc in pharmaceutics in 1976, and went on to the University of Georgia where she obtained an M.S and Ph.D. in pharmaceutics in 1985 and 1988.
The new NAFDAC Director-General has mentored over 15 Ph.D. and M.S candidates. She has 5 patents, 55 peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters and books, and more than 140 scientific presentations.
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE’S COMMUNITY SERVICE IN NIGERIA:
The new NAFDAC DG is the founder: Drugs for AIDS and HIV Patients (DAHP)
- Prevention Awareness and Education.
- HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention education to high school children in the Southwest of Nigeria (over 5000 children in 8 schools)
- Publication of a book on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention in 2005, targeted at high school children. The title is “Out of the Mouths of Children…and What Adults Should Know about HIV/AIDS.
- Prevention-of-mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS.
She is the founder: Sarah Extended Family Homes for Children (A Mission of DAHP) – Care for children from kindergarten to the university
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE’S MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
- American Association of University Professors (AAUP)
- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
- International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
- International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
- International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC) of The Americas.
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE’S ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
1976 – 1979 Pharmacist, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
1979 – 1980 Head of Pharmacy, Baptist Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
1988 – 1989 Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
1989 – 1994 Assistant Professor, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.
1994 -2003 Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, Duquesne Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
1999-2004 President, Nigerian Association of American Pharmaceutical Scientists.
2004- President, Drugs for AIDS and HIV Patients (DAHP) – a faith-based tax-exempt organization. The USA). Project: Prevention of HIV/AIDS Among Nigerian Youths. Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission and Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Lagos, Osun and Oyo States.
2004-2005 Senior Fulbright Scholar, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos and National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Abuja, FCT
- Conducted research on Quality Assurance and Bioequivalence of Anti-retroviral Drugs for Treatment of HIV/AIDS
- Taught Formulation and Development and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing; Assessment of learning through exams and grading; Presentation of seminars in Drug Development)
2006- Adjunct Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
2009 – Fulbright Specialist Visiting Scholar (Global/Public Health) Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria,
- Taught Formulation and Development and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing to professional pharmacy students
- Presented seminars in Drug Development and Careers in Pharmacy).
2009 – 2010 Chair, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Membership Strategic Oversight Committee (MSOC).
2009 – Visiting Professor, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
- Delivered lectures to professional pharmacy students in Formulation and
Development
- Assessed students’ learning through formative and summative mechanisms and grading
- Presented seminars in Drug Development and Careers in Pharmacy
2003–2010 Professor of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
2010 – 2017 Chair, Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL.
2010 – 2018 Professor of Pharmaceutics, Manufacturing Science and Drug Product Evaluation, College of Pharmacy, Roosevelt University, Schaumburg, IL.
2014 – 2017 Faculty Trustee, Roosevelt University Board.
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE’S AWARDS AND HONORS
2016 Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science
2015 Academic Research Fellow, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
2013 Recognition Award in Community Partnership, Northwest Illinois Educational
Council for Student Success (NECSS)
- For significant contribution to the field career exploration and technology education of high school students
2011 Recognition Service Award, AAPS Manufacturing Science Engineering Section
2009 J. William Fulbright Senior Specialist Candidate, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
2008 Fellow, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
2008 Duquesne University Presidential Award for Excellence in Service to the Mission
2008 Award for Excellence in Service, School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University
2006- J. William Fulbright Senior Specialist Candidate
2004-2005 J. William Fulbright Scholar Award for African Regional Research Program on AIDS and AIDS-Related Research
2003 Duquesne University Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship
2001, 2003 Award for Excellence in Scholarship, School of Pharmacy, Duquesne University
2003 Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Duquesne University
1998 Recognition: Focus Group Member: Capsugel Expert System for Development of Hard Gelatin Capsule Dosage Form
1991/1992 Marquis Who is Who of American Women
1985/1986 Award for Excellence in Research Program by a Graduate student, School of Pharmacy, University of Georgia
1983 Graduate Fellowship, American Association of University Women (AAUW).
CONSULTANCY
Expert Witness in Pharmaceutical Products litigations
- Opinions on the Pharmaceutical Science of Products under Litigation
- Investigative Pharmaceutical Development and Analysis
- Pre-Court Trial Deposition
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE’S INSTRUCTION, SEMINARS AND RESEARCH IN DRUG PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROL, REGULATORY GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE AND APPROVAL
COURSES/TOPICS TAUGHT TO GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS (1988 – PRESENT)
- Drug Delivery and Industrial Pharmacy
- Dosage Formulation and Development (including solid-state characterization of excipients, drug-excipient interaction), Modified Release Technology, Excipients, etc.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices,
- Solid Dosage Forms (Tablets and Capsules) Development
- Manufacturing and Role of Excipients
- Safety of Excipients
- Manufacturing Equipment Cleaning Validation
- Pharmaceutical Site Inspection and Violation
- Pharmaceutical Unit Processes – Processes used in Solids Development and Influence of Excipients on Manufacturability
- Pharmaceutical Unit Processes – Processes used in Liquids (suspensions, emulsions, and solutions)
SEMINARS (ORGANIZED AND TAUGHT)
- 1994: Technomic Seminar Series: Pharmaceutical Excipients: Towards the TwentyFirst Century, Meadowlands, New Jersey.
1995: Technomic Seminar Series: Pharmaceutical Excipients: Towards the Twenty-First Century, Basel, Switzerland.
- 1997 – 2000: Duquesne University Pharmaceutical Seminar Series: Pharmaceutical
Unit Processes and Solid Dosage Form Development: Industry and Regulatory Perspectives. Pittsburgh
- 1998 – 2000: Duquesne University Pharmaceutical Seminar Series: Pharmaceutical Unit Processes and Liquids/Semisolids Solid Dosage Form Development: Industry and Regulatory Perspectives. Pittsburgh
- 2005: AAPS 19th Annual Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee, Preformulation, and Pharmaceutical Product Development. Symposium Program Planning Committee and Chair.
- 2007: AAPS 21st Annual Meeting, San Diego, November. Drug-Excipient Interaction and Characterization, Roundtable
- 2012: AAPS 26th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, Overcoming Drug Shortages in the USA. Roundtable/Hot Topic.
2010: ORGANIZED AND CO-TAUGHT GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE
- Presented part of the following 12 Modules by Clintriad Pharma Services, July 30 & 31 2010, Bowen University teaching Hospital (BUTH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Audience: medical doctors, nurses, social workers of BUTH o Ethical Issues in Clinical Research: Development of ICH GCPs
- The Drug Development Process
- Roles and Interactions of Key Players in Clinical Research o Trial Start-Up Process
- Essential Documents and Subject records; Subject Recruitment and retention o Informed Consent Process; Site Visits
- Study Coordinator’s Responsibilities; Adverse Events and Safety Reporting of Institutional Review Board
- Readiness for Sponsor’s Audit and Regulatory Inspections
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE’S DRUG PRODUCT APPROVAL
Investigational New Drug (IND) Application Submission To The FDA
- Zidovudine, Lamivudine, Nevirapine Fixed dose and fast disintegrating tablets for suspension and granules for reconstitution. IND No. – 108,518. 2010
- The IND was submitted in partnership with Elim Pediatric Pharmaceuticals Inc. The emphasis was on optimization of performance (disintegration and taste) of pediatric antiretrovirals drugs (using various excipients) for the treatment of HIV/AIDS
- Phase I (Bioequivalence) Clinical Trial – gov Identifier: NCT01469520
- Submission of NDA (505.b.2) for product registration – In preparation
Investigational New Drug (IND) Application Submission to the National Agency For Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC), Nigeria
- Zidovudine, Lamivudine, Nevirapine Fixed dose and Fast Disintegrating Tablets for
Suspension and Granules for Reconstitution o Submitted in partnership with Elim Pediatric Pharmaceuticals Inc. July 2010
• Phase I (Bioequivalence) Clinical Trial
- Approval of Clinical Protocol – January 2014
- Request to submit application for registration of imported drugs – May 2014
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE SUPERVISED GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POST-DOCTORAL ASSOCIATES
Graduated 12 M.S. and 7 Ph.D. students
- Co-advised 18 other students as research committee member
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE’S GRANT AWARDS
The new NAFDAC Director-General has received over 1 million dollars in cash, equipment and essential drugs and excipients grants.
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE’S UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY SERVICE DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
2007- University Diversity Council
2004-2005 President’s Faculty Awards for Excellence Committee
1996-2005 University Athletic Committee
2001-2002 Duquesne University Faculty Insight Group
1997-2000 Faculty Senate Assembly
1994-1998 International students mentor
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
2007 – Chair – Graduate School of Pharmaceutical. Sciences Curriculum Committee
2007 – 2008 Member – Graduate School Council, Pharmaceutical Sciences
2006 – 2007 Member – Graduate School Review/Self-Study Committee
2006 – 2007 Chair – Graduate School Review – Adequacy of Resources Sub-committee
2006 Chair – Graduate School by Laws Committee Chair
2002 – 2005 Member -School of Pharmacy Faculty Excellence Award Committee
2002 – 2010 Faculty Patron of Duquesne University Student National Pharmaceutical
Association (SNPhA)
2000 – 2001 Member – School of Pharmacy Accreditation (Faculty and Staff) Committee
1994 – Member – Faculty Development Committee – School of Pharmacy
1994 – 1995 Member – B.S committee of the Entry-level Pharm.D Program
1994 – 1995 Admission Committee of the Entry-level Pharm. D. Program
1990 – 1997 Coordinator, Pharmaceutics/Manufacturing Presentation: School of Pharmacy Open House
1990 – 1993 Coordinator of Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutics Seminars
ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY LEVEL
2014 – Faculty Trustee, Roosevelt University Board
2010 – 2014 Member, Senate Executive Council, Roosevelt University
2010 – 2013 Member, Roosevelt University Institutional Review Board
2011- 2014 Senate Executive Sub-Committee on Handbook Review
- Senate Executive Sub-Committee on Faculty Activity Report
- Senate Executive Sub-Committee on Scholarship
2012/2013 Senate Executive Committee on Performance Evaluation
2012- 2014 Advisory Board Member – Office of International Admissions and Programs
2012-Present University Faculty Personnel Committee
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
2012-2014 Chair, International Study Abroad Task Force
2012-2013 Chair, SIR-II Student Evaluation Task Force
2012-2013 Chair, Performance, and Promotion Standards Task Force
2012-2014 Chairs Meeting with Classes and liaisons
2014-Present Liaison – International Study Abroad Program
2014-Present Chair, Graduate Program Task Force
NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Year Positions/Association
2009- International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC) of The Americas
2009 – 2012 Member, AAPS Fellows Selection Committee
2009 – 2012 Chair, MSOC, Association of American Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
2007- 2008 Chair, Qualification Sub-Team, MSOC, Association of American Pharmaceutical
Scientists
2006 – 2012 Member of Board, Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA)
2006 -2007 AAPS’s PDD/PT Section – Mission and Vision Committee
The mission of the PDD Section is to serve its membership and the public by fostering basic and applied research within the discipline of pharmaceutics and drug delivery and pharmaceutical technology
2004- President, Drugs for AIDS and HIV Patients (DAHP) – a faith-based tax-exempt organization. The USA); Registered NGO in Nigeria
Project: Prevention of HIV/AIDS among Youths, Prevention of Mother-to-child Transmission and Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
2002-2004 Chair, AAPS Preformulation Focus Group
2000-2004 Member, Impurities Working group of AAPS/FDA/Product Quality Research
Initiatives (PQRI)
- – Member of the planning committee: AAPS First Annual Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery Conference, Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA
- Sub-Chair, AAPS- PT section, 2003 Annual Meeting Abstract Screening
Committee
1995-1998 Member: Warner-Lambert Capsugel Focus Group on Expert System for Formulation Support of Hard Gelatin Capsules.
SCHOLARLY JOURNAL REVIEWER
- – Journal of Microencapsulation
- – Journal of Drug Targeting
- – Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
2000 – Int. J. Pharmaceutics
2000 – International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding
2000 – Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
2000 – Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy
2002 – Journal of Controlled Release
- – AAPS on-line journal
- – AAPS on-line journal
EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP
Journal of Antivirals, Antiretrovirals Research, and Therapy
Biomed Research International (Pharmaceutics)
EXTERNAL EXAMINER/REVIEWER (GRADUATE STUDENTS AND FACULTY)
- USA
- Japan
- India
- Jamaica
- Nigeria
- Jordan
- Saudi Arabia
- Ghana
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTISTS (AAPS) ABSTRACT SCREENER
- AAPS Meeting Abstract Screening Coordinator (PDD section)
- Ad Hoc AAPS Meeting Abstract Screener
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH (NIH) REVIEW SECTION PANELIST 2001 – Present:
Reviewer – National Institute of Health
PROFESSOR MRS. ADEYEYE’S MARRIED LIFE
Professor Moji Christianah is married to Senator Olusola Adeyeye representing Osun Central constituency at the National Assembly. The couple has three children, two daughters, and one son.
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