Jobs/Appointments
Neimeth Pharmaceuticals Appoints Matthew Azoji as MD/CEO
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
One of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria, Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc, has announced the appointment of Mr Matthew Obi Azoji as its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.
This followed the approval of the appointment by the board of the firm.
Mr Azoji, who is expected to assume duty as the MD/CEO of Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc on Friday, February 1, 2019, will have his appointment ratified by shareholders of the company at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Mr Azoji graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe, Osun State, where he obtained his B. Pharm (First Class Honours). He went on to obtain an MBA (Marketing) from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, and an Advanced Management Programme (AMP) from the Lagos Business School; Pan Atlantic University, Lagos.
He obtained certificates in Pharmaceutical Policy & Pharmacoeconomics from Utrecht University in the Netherlands (a WHO Collaborating centre), and went on to get his M.Sc. in Public health from the University of London, International Programmes. He obtained his M.Phil (Pharmacy Administration) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe. Presently, a PhD (Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacy Practice) from the University of Jos, Jos Plateau State is in view.
Mr Azoji is Fellow, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (FPSN) and Fellow, West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (FPCPHARM). He is a Member, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Founding Member, Health Systems Action Network (HSAN), Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM), Member, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and Member, Nigerian Association of Industrial Pharmacists.
He began his professional career as a Hospital Pharmacist at General Hospital Saminaka, Kaduna State in 1986 serving our country during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year. Prior to this, he had a one year internship programme at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe as a Demonstrator/lnternee. He had a brief stint with Astra-Arewa Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Kaduna as a Medical Representative based in Kano. He joined May & Baker Nigeria Plc in 1988, and served there till 2004, during which time he rose from the position of Medical Representative to occupy the positions of Asst. Manager – Ethical Product Sales, Area Manager – North, Sales & Market Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager Lagos/South West, Business Manager – Healthcare, Business Manager – Consumer and Head, Corporate Planning & Development. He was the pioneer MD/CEO, CHAN Medi-Pharm Ltd/Gte, Jos, Plateau State from 2004 till September 2018.
Mr Azoji currently leads the executive and management teams of Biovaccines Nigeria Ltd, a public-private partnership company between the Federal Government of Nigeria and May & Baker Nigeria Plc.
He served on the Boards of Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) and Africa Christian Health Associations Platform (ACHAP) both based in Nairobi, Kenya; contributing to enhance access to quality pharmaceutical and other health services to people in Africa and the rest of the world.
He is reputed to be a performance driven professional with over 20 years’ experience at senior level as a leader in the pharmaceutical and public health sectors of Nigeria. With proven skills in managing Start-up businesses; Pharmaceutical Sales & Marketing, Public Health and Business Strategy, he is a strong business and product development professional with first class honours in Pharmacy, and three masters’ degree in Business Administration, Public Health and Pharmacy Administration. He is widely travelled, locally and internationally, and builds effective teams and partnership with diverse people.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Lagos Television (LTV 8), Alausa, Ikeja, has a new General Manager, and he is Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, replacing Mrs Sola Kosoko, who was ousted by the Lagos State government.
Mr Oyekanmi was presented with his letter of appointment on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, in a brief ceremony.
The new General Manager of the state-owned broadcast station was tasked with using his vast experience in the media space to take LTV 8 to greater heights.
Mr Agoro expressed confidence in Mr Oyekanmi’s capacity to reposition Lagos Television and wished him a successful and impactful tenure of office.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyekanmi served as the Director of Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a position he has held since 2022.
A seasoned brand communications practitioner, Mr Oyekanmi has over three decades of professional experience spanning both the private and public sectors, with expertise in Advertising, Public Relations, and global export services.
He commenced his public service career as a Public Affairs Practitioner on March 1, 2000, with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
The new LTV boss, a Lagos State indigene from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, has received several awards in recognition of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the journalism profession.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.
He is an active Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
In addition, he is a voracious reader and a passionate lawn tennis player, and currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A retired Major-General, Mr Adeyinka Famadewa, has been appointed as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Homeland Security.
The appointee retired from the military after over three decades, with experience in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.
His career reflects a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and institutional leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests, a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr George Akume, said.
It was disclosed that Mr Famadewa was chosen for the position because of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The notice said the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Mr Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
The President expressed confidence that Mr Famadewa’s appointment will further enhance the government’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
He also urged him to deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s agenda.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In a bid to strengthen its board and support its transformation goals, FCMB Group Plc has appointed the chairman of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, as an independent non-executive director.
A statement signed by the company secretary, Mrs Olufunmilayo Adelabu, disclosed that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
She brings to the board over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting. She has worked with teams and clients in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping them grow and multiply impact.
Throughout her career, Mrs Adebajo has led teams through change and growth. She previously worked at Lafarge Africa Plc, and was once the chief executive of Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, UTC Nigeria Plc and an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. She is a Transformation Lead at Etex Group (Nigerite and Emenite Limited).
In 2025, she founded Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, affiliated with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and serves on the World Economic Forum Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025-2027).
Mrs Adebajo holds a Master’s and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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