The Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN) is a fully incorporated entity under the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria. CPAN was established to advance clinical pharmacy practice and foster excellence, leadership, and innovation within the profession.
Symbolism of the CPAN Logo
The CPAN logo prominently features:- The Bowl of Hygieia: An internationally recognized symbol of pharmacy.
- The Characters CRxN: Representing:
- C: Clinical
- Rx: Pharmacists
- N: Nigeria
Driving Clinical Pharmacy Forward
CPAN was formed to respond to the growing need for advanced clinical pharmacy practices in Nigeria. The association seeks to:
- Support and encourage excellence, innovation, and leadership in clinical pharmacy.
- Represent the interests of clinical pharmacists while promoting public health.
- Enhance the pharmacy profession and inspire collaboration across healthcare sectors.
A Community of Excellence
CPAN fosters a vibrant community that promotes:
- Networking and Collaboration: Members connect with like-minded professionals.
- Best Practices and Innovation: Sharing knowledge to inspire progress.
- Professional Growth: Providing opportunities to explore, learn, and flourish.
CPAN has grown to represent clinical pharmacists in 29 Nigerian states, with a focus on empowering its members through education, practice, and advocacy. Only financially registered members may use the suffix MCPAN to signify their affiliation.
Recruitment Process
- Weekly online clinical case presentations and lectures across CPAN's six national WhatsApp platforms, enriching members' knowledge.
- Development of clinical pharmacy curricula and advanced professional recognition programs.
Advocacy and Expertise:
CPAN members contribute to health policy discussions, guidelines development, and consultations. They are sought after as experts by the government, professional bodies, and the media.
CPAN operates through state coordinating committees across Nigeria and maintains a unified national presence. It is supported by various committees, including:
- Education Committee
- Publicity Committee
- Think Tank
- Standards Committee
Governance
The CPAN Board of Trustees, led by a distinguished professor of clinical pharmacy, oversees the association’s strategic direction.
CPAN draws inspiration from similar associations worldwide, such as:
- UK Clinical Pharmacy Association
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy
- South Africa Society of Clinical Pharmacists
National Contributions
CPAN collaborates on pioneering initiatives, including curriculum development, policy formulation, and advancing clinical pharmacy education and practice in Nigeria.
CPAN envisions transforming into a College of Clinical Pharmacy to accommodate the growing number of PharmD holders and clinical pharmacy practitioners. This evolution aligns with the association’s mission to enhance professional recognition and leadership within Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Meet Our Executive Members
Dedicated professionals leading the advancement of clinical pharmacy practice in Nigeria
Dr. Maureen Nwafor
National Chairman
Consultant Critical Care Pharmacist in charge of General Intensive Care Unit, Cardiothoracic ICU Pharmacy, Cath Lab and Anticoagulation Therapy Management at National Cardiothoracic Center...
Dr. AbdulMuinu Isah
National Secretary
PharmD, PhD, FPCPharm (Infect. Dis.) - National Secretary of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria.
Dr. Solomon Kelechi Nwafuru
National Vice Chairman
Clinical Consultant Pharmacist (Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology and Urology). Specialist Pharmacologist and Toxicologist Specializing in Immunology Natural Products and Inflammat...
Dr. Okeroghene Aghogho Timipre
National Publicity Secretary
B Pharm, Pharm D, FPCPharm (Crit Care & Spec Nut Supp), MSc Clin Pharm, PhD Clin Pharm (In View), MAW, SCPAN - National Publicity Secretary CPAN.
Pharm. Quanta Roland Evukowhiroro
Administrative Secretary
FPCPharm, MAW, DSA - Administrative Secretary of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria.
Pharm. Motayo, Oluwatoyin Omowunmi
National Assistant Secretary
Fpcpharm, MAW, DSA - Deputy Director at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State. With over four decades of life experience and a career grounded in professionalism...
Dr. Obiajuru Wayemeru
National Finance Officer 1
PharmD, SCPAN - CSO, Li'lprit Pharmacy. National Finance Officer 1 of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria.
Dr. Rita Ukeredi
Finance Officer II
Pharm. D FPCPharm - WAPCP Certified Oncology Pharmacist. Assistant Director, Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri. Desk Officer 1, Clinical Oncology Pharmacists of Nigeria (COPN).
Dr. Moteehat Olubukola Olu-Lawal
Pioneer National Secretary
A consultant public health and clinical pharmacist with a B.Pharm degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University, a Master's in Public Health from Obafemi Awolowo University, and a Doctor of...
Dr. Nuruddeen Usman
Project Manager
B. Pharm, Mpharm, PhD - Project Manager of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria.
Pharm.Dr. Ibrahim Kolawole Bello
Unofficial Member
PharmD, MSc (Clinical Pharmacy), FPCPharm, SCPAN - Director of Pharmacy (Retired) with over 30 years of experience in hospital and clinical pharmacy practice. He served at the Univer...
Dr. Andrew Momo
Unofficial Member
B.Pharm., Pharm.D.,M.Sc.(Pharmacology), MPH, FPCPharm.(Oncology), MAW, DSA, MCPAN - Unofficial Member of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria.
Dr. Joseph Madu
Immediate Past National Chairman
PharnD, FPCPharm, FPSN, SCPAN - Immediate Past National Chairman of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria.
Dr. Maureen Nwafor
National Chairman
B.Pharm, PharmD, MBA, M.Pharm, FPCPharm, PHD, MCPAN, SCPAN
Email: nwaformaureenngozi@yahoo.com | Phone: 08034893978
I am a Consultant Critical Care Pharmacist in charge of General Intensive Care Unit, Cardiothoracic ICU Pharmacy, Cath Lab and Anticoagulation Therapy Management at National Cardiothoracic Center of Excellence, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla Enugu.
I specialized in Critical Care Pharmacy, Cardiology Pharmacy and Anticoagulation Therapy Management from United State of America. I am an Adjunct Lecture in Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics, Enugu State University of Science and Technology Enugu.
I hold a Master's and PHD degrees in clinical pharmacy, Masters in Business Administration and Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from UNN; a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Benin. I am also a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacist (WAPCP).
I have undergone several trainings on Critical Care and Cardiology at Texas Heart Institute (St Luke Medical Center Huston Texas USA and Essential Health, St Mary's Medical Center Duluth, Minnasoda USA. Pharmabridge training on Critical care and Anticoagulation Therapy Management at University Arizona College of Pharmacy / Medical Center Tucson, Arizona USA.
My duties are ensuring comprehensive pharmaceutical care practice at the Intensive care units of the hospital which includes rational use of drugs and Anticoagulation Stewardship. I am a Preceptor of Pharmacy undergraduates University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) and West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy). I have been training Clinical Pharmacist for specialization in Critical Care Pharmacy.
Leadership Roles
- Current National Chairman Clinical Pharmacist Association of Nigeria (CPAN)
- Current National Treasurer Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN)
- Former National Vice Chairman Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN)
- Former Coordinator Critical Care Pharmacists of Nigeria under CPAN
- Former Coordinator Clinical Pharmacist Association of Nigeria (CPAN) Enugu State
- Immediate Past Chairman Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacist of Nigeria (AHAPN) Enugu State
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Clinical Pharmacy
- Member Nigeria Cardiac Society
- Member Nigeria hypertension Society
- Member Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN)
- Member Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPS)
Research & Publications
Have presented over twenty papers at both local and international conferences and published over twenty-five papers in well reputable journals.
Awards
- Award of Excellence in Hospital Pharmacy Practice by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals at PSN National Conference, Ibadan, Oyo State, November 2018
- Merit award from PSN Enugu State, 2019
- Biogeneric Award of Excellence in Hospital Pharmacy by Biogeneric Drug Company at PSN National Conference, Kaduna, Kaduna State, November 2019
I am happily married and blessed with children. I love reading Christian books and travelling.
Dr. AbdulMuinu Isah
National Secretary
PharmD, PhD, FPCPharm (Infect. Dis.)
National Secretary of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN).
Dr. Solomon Kelechi Nwafuru
National Vice Chairman
BPharm, MPharm, PharmD, PhD, FPCPharm, DSA, MAW, SCPAN, MNIN
Clinical Consultant Pharmacist (Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology and Urology)
Specialist Pharmacologist and Toxicologist Specializing in Immunology Natural Products and Inflammation.
Leadership Roles
- National Vice Chairman CPAN
- Zonal Coordinator WAPCP Abia-Imo zone
- Interim PRO ASCOPN
- Member Editorial board WAPCP Nigeria chapter
Dr. Okeroghene Aghogho Timipre
National Publicity Secretary
B Pharm, Pharm D, FPCPharm (Crit Care & Spec Nut Supp), MSc Clin Pharm, PhD Clin Pharm (In View), MAW, SCPAN
National Publicity Secretary of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN).
Pharm. Quanta Roland Evukowhiroro
Administrative Secretary
FPCPharm, MAW, DSA
Administrative Secretary of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN).
Pharm. Motayo, Oluwatoyin Omowunmi
National Assistant Secretary
Fpcpharm, MAW, DSA
A Nigerian pharmacist and healthcare administrator currently serving as Deputy Director at the Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State. She is originally from Osun State, Nigeria, and resides in Igbore, Obada Oko, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
With over four decades of life experience and a career grounded in professionalism, she is widely recognized for her dedication, strong work ethic, and collegial disposition. Her professional conduct is guided by firm ethical principles, with a clear intolerance for dishonesty and unethical practices.
She is currently the National Assistant Secretary of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN).
Pharm. Motayo is married with children and practices Christianity.
Dr. Obiajuru Wayemeru
National Finance Officer 1
PharmD, SCPAN
CSO, Li'lprit Pharmacy
National Finance Officer 1 of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN).
Dr. Rita Ukeredi
Finance Officer II
Pharm. D FPCPharm
WAPCP Certified Oncology Pharmacist
Assistant Director, Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri
Desk Officer 1, Clinical Oncology Pharmacists of Nigeria (COPN)
CPAN Finance Officer II
Dr. Moteehat Olubukola Olu-Lawal
CPAN National Unofficial Member, Pioneer National Secretary
Dr. Moteehat Olubukola Olu-Lawal, a consultant public health and clinical pharmacist, has a distinguished academic background with a B.Pharm degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, a Master's in Public Health from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Benin, complemented by a fellowship from the West Africa Postgraduate College of Pharmacy (WAPCP). She is currently advancing her expertise through an MPhil/Ph.D. in Pharmacy Administration.
Her professional journey began with an internship and National Youth Service at the State House Clinic, Abuja, after which she joined the services of the Osun State Government. She is currently the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Hospitals Management Board, where she has recorded tremendous success. Her individual achievements include winning the prestigious PSN/BIOGENERICS Integrity Award in 2021 and the Pfizer Excellence Award in 2022.
At the 2023 FIP Conference in Brisbane, Australia, Dr. Olu-Lawal made history by securing the maiden International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Hospital Pharmacy Section Research Grant Award for her work on pharmaceutical care interventions, which she presented at the FIP 2024 Congress in Cape Town, South Africa.
Beyond her clinical, administrative, and professional contributions, Dr. Olu-Lawal is a prolific writer and columnist advocating for women's and girls' empowerment and upliftment. Her passion extends to educating adolescents, as evidenced by her engaging presentations on drug abuse, mental health, suicide prevention, life skills, and related topics across secondary schools in Osun State. She is an adjunct lecturer and preceptor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and the West Africa Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP). She has mentored and trained more than 40 interns and is an avid researcher with several publications to her credit.
Dr. Nuruddeen Usman
Project Manager
B. Pharm, Mpharm, PhD
Project Manager of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN).
Pharm.Dr. Ibrahim Kolawole Bello
Unofficial Member
PharmD, MSc (Clinical Pharmacy), FPCPharm, SCPAN
Director of Pharmacy (Retired) with over 30 years of experience in hospital and clinical pharmacy practice. He served at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) as Head of the Drug Information, Education and Research Unit and the Ambulatory Pharmacy Care Unit, providing leadership in clinical services, drug information, and professional education.
A Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists and Consultant Clinical Pharmacist, his expertise centers on drug information services and health information technology. He received training from leading institutions in Nigeria and abroad, including Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ibadan, University of Benin, Nova Southeastern University (USA), WAPCP, and the National Drug Information Center, Ghana.
He has contributed extensively as a preceptor and mentor to pharmacy students, interns, and residents; a pioneer in establishing the Drug Information Pharmacists of Nigeria (DIPN); and a key figure in setting up Drug Information Centers in several Nigerian hospitals. He served on major UITH Ilorin committees, including Therapeutic Care, Antibiotic Stewardship, Chemo Safe, and Ethical Review Committees.
Current Positions
- Unofficial member of CPAN Exco
- Publicity Secretary, WAPCP Nigeria Chapter
- Desk officer DIPN
- Chairman PSN Kwara State Education Committee
- Preceptor at International Pharmacy Practice Residency Program (IPPRP) DELSUTH
His work has earned multiple professional awards and international training recognition, including the FIP–Pharmabridge program. He is also active in community and faith-based organizations, is a native of Oyo, Oyo State, and is married with children.
Dr. Andrew Momo
Unofficial Member
B.Pharm., Pharm.D.,M.Sc.(Pharmacology), MPH, FPCPharm.(Oncology), MAW, DSA, MCPAN
Unofficial Member of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN).
Dr. Joseph Madu
Immediate Past National Chairman
PharnD, FPCPharm, FPSN, SCPAN
Immediate Past National Chairman of the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN).