NAPharm Celebrates Prof. Oleka Udeala's Legacy in Pharmacy

The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPharm) honored the late Prof. Oleka Udeala, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), for his outstanding contributions to pharmacy education, pharmaceutical research, and university administration. Udeala was recognized for his pioneering role in establishing pharmacy departments and developing generations of pharmacists in Nigeria.

At the valedictory service, NAPharm President Prof. Lere Baale described Udeala as a true scholar who expanded knowledge across the industry. Udeala was the first pharmacist in Nigeria to serve as a vice-chancellor.

Ayuba Tanko, President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, noted Udeala's invaluable contributions to the profession's future. Prof. Sunday Adesegun, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Lagos, expressed that Udeala's passing is a profound loss to the academic community and highlighted his work on the IDQ test kit for detecting fake drugs, emphasizing the importance of pharmaceutical research in public health.