OYSCOHEST PROVOST, OLUYEMISI MORADEKE OYEWO RECEIVES MERIT AWARD FROM PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, OYO STATE BRANCH.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Oyo State Branch has bestowed  a Merit Award on the Provost of Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology,  Eleyele, Ibadan,  Pharm. (Mrs) Oluyemisi Moradeke in recognition of her invaluable roles,   professional accomplishments and contributions.

This is contained in a statement issued  by the College Public Relations Officer of the College, Mr Sola Samuel Ojewole and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Oyo State Capital.

Presenting the Merit Award to her at the Year 2023 Luncheon and Award Ceremony of the Society, the Representative of Oyo  State Commissioner for Health,  Dr Gbolahan Abass congratulated the recipient for the recognition by the Society. 

In her remarks after receiving the award, Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo appreciated God for His grace and the great  privilege and thanked the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Oyo State Branch for the honour and recognition.

Present at the  Ceremony which was held at Jogor Centre, Ibadan, were the President,  Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria,  Prof. Cyril O. Usifoh, the National Chairman of Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, Pharm. Prince Adewale Oladigbolu, fellows of the Society, past Chairmen of the Society and other dignitaries.

Speaking at the occasion,  the Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria,  Oyo State branch, Pharm. Adegboyega Oguntoye  congratulated the awardees, stating that the occasion was organised to celebrate,  honour and reward distinguished members of the society,  who have played historic roles in the advancement of pharmacy practice and contributed greatly to the progress of the society. He also stated that their meritorious services to humanity, brand reputation,  value,  credibility,  dedication,  patriotism and selfless sacrifices for Pharmacy profession are recognised,  resulting in the award as a reward for them  and he encouraged them to continue with the good works in promoting the good image of the Pharmacy profession.

Other categories of awards were Recognition award, Friends of Pharmacy award,  Leadership award and Living legend award. 

Pharm. Oluyemisi Moradeke Oyewo graduated as a Pharmacist from the  University of Ibadan in 1987 and has practised over the years in various capacities, as a Hospital,  Community and Administrative Pharmacist. She joined  the service of Oyo State Government in year 2000 in the Ministry of Health,  until she was seconded to the then School of Hygiene,  now Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology in 2011,  as the head of Pharmacy Technicians' training department. She was appointed the Provost of the College by the Executive Governor of Oyo State,  Engr. Seyi Makinde FNSE, DSc in September,  2023. 

Other merit awardees included the Director of Pharmaceutical Services,  Ministry of Health,  Pharm. Lukman Babatunde Akinwande, a retired Director of Pharmacy, State Hospitals Management Board, Pharm. Dr. Hamidu Adediran Oluyedun, Pharm. Mrs Bolanle Ajao, Vice President,  South West Zone of the Association of Lady Pharmacists and Pharm. Lanre Tiamiyu, CEO, Midas Pharmacy among others.