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) for her contributions to industrial development and the fight against counterfeit and substandard drugs.
The award was presented during NACCIMA’s Breakfast Roundtable Meeting at Providence Hotel, Lagos, where Adeyeye delivered the keynote address as the guest speaker.
The meeting attracted members of the association, industry leaders and stakeholders from the organised private sector to discuss regulatory policies, business development and public health protection.
Speaking at the event, Adeyeye highlighted the regulatory reforms introduced under her leadership, reaffirming NAFDAC’s commitment to transparent, science-based and business-friendly regulatory practices.
She explained that the agency’s regulatory framework was designed to encourage industrial growth while ensuring that only safe and quality products are available to Nigerian consumers.
Participants and industry leaders commended the NAFDAC director-general for her efforts to tackle counterfeit and substandard medicines, as well as her role in improving the regulatory environment for businesses.
They also acknowledged her commitment to protecting public health while supporting the growth and development of industries across the country.
According to NACCIMA, the award recognises Adeyeye’s dedication, outstanding performance and contributions to industrial growth and the fight against fake and substandard products.
The presentation was met with applause from participants at the meeting.
Under Adeyeye’s leadership, NAFDAC has continued to implement measures to strengthen the regulation of food, drugs and other regulated products, with a focus on consumer protection and support for legitimate businesses.
The recognition highlights the importance of cooperation between regulatory agencies and the organised private sector in improving product standards, protecting consumers and promoting sustainable industrial development.
