About NAPharm
The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy - over a decade of strategic leadership driving pharmaceutical excellence
Our Story
The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPharm) was established in 2014, inspired by global academies of science and medicine. It serves as a learned society and think-tank dedicated to the advancement of pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and healthcare in Nigeria.
Founded by senior pharmacists and industry leaders, the Academy's mission is to preserve the heritage of pharmacy, provide thought leadership in policy and education, and mobilize expertise for national development.
Today, NAPharm stands as the highest professional honor for pharmacists in Nigeria, influencing national debates on healthcare, industrial development, and innovation to improve the lives of Nigerians.
Think Tank
Pharmaceutical policy & research
Fellowship
Distinguished professionals
Mentorship
Nurturing future leaders
Bridge
Science, practice & society
Our Mission
To harness the collective expertise of Fellows to advance pharmaceutical knowledge and practice, promote excellence, ethics, and professionalism, mentor and empower the next generation, strengthen Nigeria's health and pharmaceutical systems, and build partnerships for global transformation.
Our Vision
To be the leading catalyst for pharmaceutical knowledge, innovation, and leadership in Nigeria and Africa, advancing health, industry, and national development through excellence, integrity, and strategic partnerships.
Core Values
The principles that guide our work and define our commitment to pharmaceutical excellence
Excellence
Highest standards in knowledge and practice
Integrity
Ethical responsibility and public trust
Innovation
Creativity and digital transformation
Service
Commitment to health and medicine security
Collaboration
Cross-sector partnerships for growth
Legacy
Preserving heritage while shaping the future
Our Journey
Key milestones in NAPharm's history of advancing pharmaceutical excellence
Formal inauguration of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy and investiture of the first cohort of Fellows.
Assembly of Deans of Faculties of Pharmacy to promote the transition to PharmD curriculum.
Expansion of fellowship to include distinguished pharmacists, consolidating influence across Nigeria and internationally.
Investiture Ceremonies recognizing new Fellows and promoting dialogue on healthcare.
Strategic partnerships with NAFDAC, PCN, PSN, and educational institutions to advance practice.
Continuing to shape discourse on medicine security, local manufacturing, and professional excellence.
Strategic Pillars
Five interconnected dimensions guiding NAPharm's mission for the next decade
Knowledge & Thought Leadership
Policy briefs, research, heritage preservation
Professional Excellence
CPD, standards, competency frameworks
Mentorship & Youth Empowerment
Leadership pipeline, innovation skills development
Health System Strengthening
Medicine security, public health engagement
Partnerships & Global Positioning
Advocacy with FIP, WHO, AMA, AfCFTA