By Nike Adebowale-Tambe
Mrs Adeyeye, a professor, who was appointed in 2017, ended her renewable first term of office on 2 November.
Following the expiration of the tenure of office of the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Moji Adeyeye, an acting helmswoman has been appointed for the organisation.
In a leaked internal memo signed by the agency’s Director of Human Resources Management, Oboli A.U, and dated 17 November, directors of various units and departments were notified of the appointment of Monica Eimunjeze as the acting Director General.
The memo, with reference number NAFDAC/ADM/SM/075, has as its subject: “Appointment of Acting Director General NAFDAC.”
It reads in part: “The management is in receipt of a letter appointing Dr Monica Eimunjeze as the Acting Director General NAFDAC with effect from 12th November, 2022.
“I am therefore directed to bring this development to you for information and guidance.”
Mrs Adeyeye, a professor, who was appointed in 2017, ended her renewable first term of office on 2 November. It is, however, not clear why the announcement of her replacement was delayed and whether her tenure will be renewed.
About NAFDAC’s new boss
According to NAFDAC, the new acting director general’s profile indicates that she studied Pharmacy at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, and graduated in 1986.
