President Buhari reappoints Adeyeye as NAFDAC Director-General

President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye for a second tenure of five years.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha conveyed the approval of the President to Prof. Adeyeye whose tenure renewal took effect from 1st December 2022.

The Director-General’s reappointment came closely on the heels of her track record of monumental achievements and successes in the last five years especially the attainment of World Health Organisation (WHO) Maturity Level 3.

She was appointed in 2017 and ended her first term of office on November 2, 2022.

Following the expiration of the first tenure, Dr Monica Eimunjeze took over as the Acting DG of the Agency on November 12, 2022.

Prof. Adeyeye officially assumed duty on Friday, 30th December was received by some staff at the Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.