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In celebration of a life well lived in service to the Kingdom of God and humanity, the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPharm) has announced a valedictory session in honour of the late Pharm. (Sir) Ifeanyi Atueyi, who passed on peacefully in the Lord on 15 July, after a brief illness in a Canadian hospital.
The session will be held on Tuesday, 9 September, at the Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi Araba, Lagos State.
According to the Academy, the hybrid programme will serve as a platform for the solemn celebration of a purpose-driven life of service, integrity, and faith—an inspiring reminder to the pharmacy profession, the Nigerian public, and future generations that a life anchored in faith, service, and excellence leaves a legacy that time cannot erase.
The three-hour event will feature various sessions dedicated to honouring and extolling the remarkable life, legacy, and contributions of Sir Ifeanyi Atueyi—a towering figure in pharmacy, faith, and nation-building.
In a statement signed by NAPharm Secretary, Pharm. Lekan Asuni, he disclosed that the occasion will provide the Academy an opportunity to reaffirm its mission—to advance pharmaceutical science, practice, and leadership for the betterment of Nigeria and beyond—while reflecting on how Sir Atueyi embodied and championed this mission.
The valedictory session is expected to be well attended by pharmacists under the aegis of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), its technical arms, and other prominent personalities, including: Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN); Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria – (AHAPN); Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP); National Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA); Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs).
Others include, Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN); Nigerian Association of Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americas (NAPPSA); West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists; NAFDAC; Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN); the Atueyi Family; Deans of all Pharmacy Faculties in Nigeria; Young Pharmacists Group – YPG; Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students – PANS; Sister health professional bodies (Medicine, nurses, physiotherapists, medical; laboratory scientists, etc.
Pharmanewsonline reports that the NAPharm Valedictory is the third event that will be held in the series of funeral programmes for the late iconic pharmacist.
First on the list was the Evening of Tributes, organised by the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International, held on Wednesday, 27 August, 2025, at the Radio Lagos Banquet Hall, 1 Lateef Jakande Road. Ikeja, Lagos.
Service of Songs, will take place on Thursday, 11 September, 2025, at 5:00 PM, at Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC), 9 Oba Akinjobi Way, GRA Ikeja, Lagos.
Testimony Night, will be held on Thursday, 18 September, 2025, 4:00 PM, at St. Peters Anglican Church, Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.
Funeral Service, will take place on Friday, 19 September, 2025, 10:00 AM, at St. Peters Anglican Church, Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.
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