pharmacy

Pharm. (Mrs) Oyinkansola Ejoor

Pharm. (Mrs) Oyinkansola Ejoor is a distinguished pharmacy professional, currently managing the pharmacy unit at Chevron Nigeria Limited.

Her academic journey began at Maryhill Convent School, Ibadan, for her primary education, followed by International School, University of Ibadan, for her secondary education. She then earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Obafemi Awolowo University.

Ejoor’s quest for knowledge led her to pursue a master’s degree in Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy from the University of Ibadan. She further advanced her academic credentials with an MBA and an MRes from the University of Liverpool. Recently, she completed a doctorate in Business Administration, adding another prestigious feather to her cap.

Her professional career began at General Hospital, Isolo, where she had her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. Afterwards, she joined Olly Chemist, Ibadan, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company founded by her late father, Pharm. C. O. Odunsi, a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria.

Fondly known as “Oyinkan,” Ejoor has been instrumental in leading numerous patient-centred care initiatives and quality improvement programmes that have significantly enhanced medication use, prescribing practices, patient outcomes, and the overall quality of life for her patients. These initiatives span medication reconciliation, antibiotic stewardship, medication utilisation reviews, supply chain inventory management, quality indicators, and medication safety practices.

With a proven track record of success, Ejoor’s leadership extends beyond the professional sphere. She is an ordained official in her church and plays an active role as a youth pastor, focusing on nurturing moral values and personal development in young people.

Pharm. Ejoor is happily married and a proud mother, seamlessly balancing her family life with her professional and spiritual commitments. Her dedication, diligence, and drive for excellence make her a respected figure in the pharmacy profession and beyond.