Pharm. Charles Olumide Oyeniyi is the current vice-chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Lagos State Branch. A native of Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, he was born in Lagos, on 19 October 1975, to Mr and Mrs Simeon Oyetunji Oyeniyi.
Oyeniyi attended Estate Primary School, Lagos, from 1980 to 1986, followed by Ogba Grammar School, from 1986 to 1992. He then gained admission to study Science Laboratory Technology at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. Upon completing his Ordinary National Diploma programme, he proceeded to Pfizer Nigeria Limited, for his one-year industrial training. It was at Pfizer that his interest in Pharmacy was kindled.
In 1996, he was admitted to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to study Pharmacy. He obtained his B. Pharm in 2004, after undergoing an intensive and exciting training at the prestigious institution.
Oyeniyi completed his internship at EKO Hospital, where he also did his mandatory one-year youth service programme. He was retained as a fully-licenced pharmacist and soon ascended the leadership ladder of the organisation.
After years of meritorious service at EKO Hotel, Oyeniyi resigned his appointment in 2010 to pursue his passion as a community pharmacist. He established Drug Consult Pharmacy, where he serves as chief executive officer and superintendent pharmacist to date.
Oyeniyi is an active member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) and the ACPN, where he has served in various capacities at both zonal and state levels. He began his leadership role as the assistant zonal coordinator of the Surulere Zone of ACPN. Upon moving to Shomolu, he became the assistant zonal coordinator of the YESBA Zone. He then moved to the state level, serving as assistant secretary, later secretary, and currently vice-chairman. He has also served on various committees of the ACPN and PSN at different times.
Oyeniyi is happily married to Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Oyeniyi, and their marriage is blessed with children.
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