By Seun Ibiyemi
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, has received an Award of Excellent Performance from the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) in recognition of her contributions to industrial growth and the fight against fake and substandard drugs.
The award was presented at NACCIMA’s Breakfast Roundtable Meeting held at Providence Hotel, Lagos, where Adeyeye was the guest speaker.
The meeting brought together members of the association, captains of industry and key stakeholders in the organised private sector to discuss regulatory processes, business growth and public health protection.
Delivering her keynote address, Adeyeye highlighted regulatory reforms introduced under her leadership, reaffirming NAFDAC’s commitment to transparent, science-driven and business-friendly regulation.
She explained that the agency’s regulatory framework was designed to promote industrial growth while ensuring that only safe, quality and wholesome products reach Nigerian consumers.
Industry leaders and other participants commended the NAFDAC director-general for her leadership, particularly her efforts to combat fake and substandard drugs and create a more supportive regulatory environment for businesses.
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They also praised her commitment to safeguarding public health while promoting the growth and development of industries in Nigeria.
According to NACCIMA, the award recognised Adeyeye’s outstanding performance, hard work and contributions to industry development and the fight against counterfeit and substandard products.
The presentation was greeted with applause from participants at the event.
NAFDAC, under Adeyeye’s leadership, has continued to implement measures aimed at strengthening the regulation of food, drugs and other regulated products, with the dual objectives of protecting consumers and supporting legitimate businesses.
The recognition by NACCIMA highlights the importance of collaboration between regulators and the organised private sector in promoting product quality, consumer safety and sustainable industrial development.
