The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has honoured the renowned Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prof. Adeboye Adejare, for his selfless services to humanity and contributions as a Nigerian in the diaspora, particularly in the fields of medicine and healthcare.
He was honoured alongside others from various fields for their contributions to national development as good ambassadors of Nigeria.
In his keynote address during the event, Engr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, Secretary of NiDCOM, said the National Diaspora Merit Award is part of an ongoing initiative to honour Nigerians in the diaspora who excel in their respective fields and are making very significant positive contributions in Nigeria.
Professor Adejare, who earned his PhD in Medicinal Chemistry from Ohio State University in 1985 and conducted postdoctoral studies at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, both in the United States of America, is currently a Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy of Saint Joseph’s University.
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Adejare has received other numerous awards in the past, including Ohio State University’s Jack Beal Award (2022) and Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria Old Boys Association’s Award of Merit (2017).
His research, which has received funding from the NIH, Office of Naval Research, state agencies, and several pharmaceutical companies, has resulted in over 60 publications, five patents, and more than 110 presentations at conferences.
Adejare has also served on several USA national panels, including grant review panels for the NIH, the National Science Foundation, National Academy of Sciences, Veterans Administration, and Alzheimer’s Association.
As the Editor-in-Chief of “Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy,” widely regarded as the leading global textbook in pharmacy education, and Editor of “Drug Discovery Approaches for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders: Alzheimer’s Disease,” Adejare has made significant contributions to pharmacy education and understanding of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s, and to cancer research.
Many of his former students are now prominent figures in the pharmaceutical industry and academia.
Beyond his success in the United States, Professor Adejare has been instrumental in advancing research and healthcare in Nigeria.
He was selected twice for the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, inaugural award in 2014 (spent at University of Ibadan), and then in 2018 (spent at University of Lagos).
During these fellowships, he collaborated with faculty and students to enhance research efforts, including publications and grant applications, significantly impacting academic development in the country.
These collaborations have also resulted in many faculty members and graduate students spending weeks to years in his laboratory, generally at no financial cost to Nigeria.
Examples are via Fulbright and similar fellowships as well as grants and contracts from the USA.
Adejare’s commitment to Nigeria extends to the practice of pharmacy, where he has played a pivotal role.
In May 2023, he hosted the leadership of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy for a one-week study tour, providing them access to world-class facilities and expertise.
This initiative is expected to leave a lasting impact on the practice of pharmacy in Nigeria.
Furthermore, Adejare’s contributions to Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry include his role as a resource person for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control.
These efforts include conducting training workshops.
His involvement will have significant positive effects on the safety of pharmaceuticals made in Nigeria as well as their global availability, with the latter putting Nigeria in a competitive exporting position.
Professor Adejare hails from Ede, Osun State.
