UNILAG Retired Professor Cecilia Igwilo Honoured with Dual National Recognitions in Health Sciences

Distinguished Professor Cecilia Ihuoma Igwilo (OON), a retired academic from the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos (UNILAG), has received dual honours, cementing her legacy in the field of Health Sciences in Nigeria.

In September 2024, Professor Igwilo was elected as the 1st Vice-President of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, becoming a key leader in advancing pharmaceutical education and practice nationwide. This recognition was followed on October 26, 2024, with her appointment as a Foundation Fellow by the Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria, a prestigious acknowledgment of her contributions to medical and health sciences.

The former Dean of Pharmacy and immediate past President of the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists has consistently brought pride to UNILAG through her groundbreaking achievements in pharmacy and broader health disciplines.

The Vice-Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, extended heartfelt congratulations to Professor Igwilo, celebrating her as an enduring inspiration to the university and the wider healthcare community.

These recognitions highlight Professor Igwilo’s extraordinary impact on health sciences, affirming her as a trailblazer and role model in her field.