NAFDAC Director of Public Affairs Retires After 30 Years of Service

Lagos - Dr. Abubakar Jimoh, the Director of Public Affairs at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has retired after 30 years of meritorious service. His retirement leaves a void in the agency's top management, as Dr. Jimoh had proven himself as a consummate public relations practitioner and dedicated journalist.

Dr. Jimoh joined NAFDAC in 1993 when the agency was newly established. Tasked with setting up the Public Relations Unit, he played a crucial role in shaping the agency's communication strategy.

His tenure at NAFDAC was marked by numerous accomplishments. In 1995, Dr. Jimoh's investigative journalism skills led to the arrest of two Chinese nationals involved in counterfeit medicines trading. Through his efforts, 28 lorry loads of counterfeit medicines worth millions of Naira were seized.

For his hard work, diligence, and dedication, Dr. Jimoh received double promotion in 1999 from the then Director-General, Professor Gabriel Osuide. His confrontations with drug counterfeiters earned him accolades from successive Directors-General, Late Prof. Dora Akunyili and Dr. Paul Orhii.

Outside of NAFDAC, Dr. Jimoh's expertise was recognized at a national level. In 2018, he was appointed as a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse (PACEDA) by former President Muhammadu Buhari. He served diligently, contributing to the committee's efforts in combating drug abuse.

Throughout his career, Dr. Jimoh earned several awards and recognitions for his outstanding contributions. He was also highly regarded within the journalism community. Prior to joining NAFDAC, he had a successful five-year journalism career at the Kano State Government-owned Triumph Newspapers. His experience as a journalist allowed him to excel in his role as a public relations practitioner.

The retirement of Dr. Jimoh was met with mixed emotions from his colleagues and staff at the Public Affairs Department. Prof. Moji Christianah Adeyeye, the current Director-General of NAFDAC, expressed her appreciation for his years of service and the impact he made in the department.

Dr. Abubakar Jimoh holds a Ph.D. in Political Economy, which he obtained after winning academic prizes during his undergraduate studies. He also holds a Master's Degree in Political Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Information System.

As Dr. Jimoh bids farewell to his role at NAFDAC, his retirement marks the end of an era for a remarkable public relations practitioner, astute journalist, and seasoned administrator.

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