Pharm. Stephen Onojomete is a consultant pharmacist at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos. He is a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists and a graduate of the prestigious University of Benin. He is also an alumnus of the University of Washington, USA, with certifications in Leadership in Health Management and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Born into the family of Mr and Mrs Gordon Onojomete Akpovbovbo, he began his early education at Obayangbon Primary School, Iguelaiho, in the then old Bendel State of Nigeria, where he served as senior prefect in 1992.
He proceeded to Adolo College, Benin City, for his junior secondary education. After completing JSS 3, he transitioned to Golden Touch High School, a private school, where he obtained his SSCE certificate and again served as Senior Prefect in 1998.
He gained admission into the University of Benin, where he graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. He completed his one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in Katsina State. In 2011, he earned a master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy from the University of Lagos.
Onojomete joined the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos, in 2010 and has since risen through the ranks to become an assistant director of pharmacy and a consultant pharmacist.
A passionate and service-driven pharmacist, Onojomete has served in various leadership capacities within the University of Benin Alumni Association, Lagos State Chapter, as secretary, vice-chairman, and later chairman.
During his tenure as chairman, he galvanised the association to initiate and complete several milestone projects at the University of Benin aimed at improving the welfare of students. These projects included the construction of a herbarium for the Faculty of Pharmacy, installation of boreholes in Halls 1 and 4, the erection of solar-powered street lights between Hall 1 and the Faculty of Science, and laying the framework for the development of an Alumni Village.
He also instituted scholarship programmes for best graduating students in various departments to encourage academic excellence and hard work. These initiatives have significantly impacted the lives of students and enhanced the university’s academic environment.
In 2021, Onojomete was elected as the 2nd vice-president of the Ikeja Unique Lions Club and rose through the ranks to become president in 2023. He is currently serving as the social secretary of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (Lagos State Chapter). He is also an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and the Beeskilled Institute of Supply Chain and Logistics Management, among others.
In his spare time, he is a passionate football fan and enjoys outdoor activities.
Pharm. Stephen Onojomete is married to Mrs Patricia Onojomete, and they are blessed with two children.
