Meet Shakirat Adeosun, our January Personality

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Meet Shakirat Adeosun, our January Personality
Pharm (Mrs) Shakirat Adeosun

Pharm. (Mrs) Shakirat Adeosun is the director of pharmaceutical services, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board. She is also the vice-chairman, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Lagos State Chapter. Born in Lagos on 15, July, 1972, she attended Air Force Primary School, Ikeja; Federal Government Girls’ College, Shagamu, Ogun State; and Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, where she bagged her Bachelor of Pharmacy.

She subsequently proceeded to the University of Lagos, where she obtained a Masters of Clinical Pharmacy degree. Thereafter, she became a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP).

Adeosun was employed by the Lagos State Health Service Commission in October 2001. She has worked in various hospitals, including General Hospital, Badagry; Apapa General Hospital; Alimosho General Hospital, Igando; General Hospital, Odan; and General Hospital, Mushin.

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A highly-motivated and enterprising team builder, Adeosun has been able to change the face of pharmacy practice with her knowledge and innovations. Her leadership skills and high level of professionalism have enabled her to direct, motivate and train the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians she coordinates to work in line with the vision of the Lagos State Government, to improve pharmaceutical service delivery at the primary level of care. She is a facilitator, master trainer and an advocate of conducive work climate.

Adeosun is a member of many professional bodies, including the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN); Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs); Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists (AHAPN); International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP); Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA); and Muslim Medical Volunteers (MMV).

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A certified supply chain expert, who has attended many local and international conferences and workshops, Adeosun is a multiple award winner. She has received Appreciation Award from the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Merit Awards from Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Branch, as well as awards from the Association of Lady Pharmacists (National and Lagos State Branch).

Adeosun is happily married with children, and she loves reading, mentoring and meeting people.

 

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