Pharm. Babalola Osabiya Taiwo is the chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Ondo State Chapter, and chairman/CEO of BOT Pharmacy Ltd. Fondly known across professional circles as Pharm. BOT, he is a highly respected pharmacist, politician, administrator, and community leader whose career spans over four decades of dedicated service to pharmacy practice and public development.
Born on 15 March 1958, in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, he laid his academic foundation at Imade College, Owo, where he obtained his West African School Certificate in 1976.
He proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where he earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in 1983, marking the beginning of a lifelong commitment to professional excellence. Over the years, Taiwo has distinguished himself through devoted service in both the public and private sectors, earning the admiration of colleagues and policymakers alike.
A seasoned professional leader, he served as chairman of the Nigerian Association of Government Pharmacists (NAGPP) from 1998 to 2000, an association that later evolved into the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN). In 2001, he was called upon to lead the ACPN in Ondo State on what many described as a “rescue mission”, a role he discharged with distinction until 2023. He currently serves as chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Ondo State Chapter, having contributed extensively to both ACPN and PSN committees for over four decades.
Beyond professional associations, Pharm. BOT’s influence extends into public governance. He was appointed to the Ondo State Hospitals Management Board in 1992, where he served until 2003. During this period, he made history as chairman of the Appointments and Promotions Committee by significantly increasing the quota of pharmacists in the state civil service. Notably, he also played a pivotal role in the creation of the Directorate of Pharmaceutical Services within the Board, an enduring milestone in pharmacy administration in the state.
His leadership versatility was further demonstrated during his tenure as chairman of the Ondo State Agricultural Inputs Supply Agency from 2009 to 2013. There, he championed innovative initiatives such as Mobile Farm Service Centres and the establishment of local silos, interventions that reduced post-harvest losses and endeared him to farming communities across the state.
Widely travelled and globally exposed, Pharm. BOT has participated in several international conferences of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), alongside numerous professional trainings, workshops, and capacity-building programmes. His contributions to pharmacy practice and professional leadership have earned him several honours, including the Merit Award, Distinguished Service Award (DSA), and DCPharm recognition.
Beyond pharmacy and politics, Pharm. Babalola Osabiya Taiwo is widely celebrated for his philanthropy, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to human capital development. A devoted Christian and family man, he is married to Mrs Olufunke Esther Taiwo, JP, and they are blessed with children and grandchildren.
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