Mr Ifejola Arowolo
President Bola Tinubu today congratulated Mr Ifejola Arowolo, an administrator and public health icon, on his 80th birthday.
The President who said the life of the respected pharmacist whose career spanned the public and private health sectors in Nigeria and the United States was worth celebrating, commended Arowolo’s exemplary service to the country, notably as the pioneer Chairman of the National Drug Abuse Committee in Ondo State and former Director of Pharmaceutical services in the state.
President Tinubu applauded Arowolo for his relentless fight against counterfeit drugs, his legacy of hard work, integrity and accountability in public service and for instilling these values in his children, including Mrs. Olu Verheijen, the President’s Special Adviser on Energy.
Arowolo was recognised for pioneering efforts to integrate indigenous Nigerian medicine with Western practices, making healthcare more accessible and affordable for the average Nigerian.
A staunch advocate for education as a fundamental tool for poverty alleviation, the pharmacist’s unwavering commitment to civic duty and adherence to principled governance, rooted in his faith-based academic background, has earned him widespread admiration as a forthright and disciplined leader.
President Tinubu wished the octogenarian continued health, happiness and fulfilment.