Taofik Oladipupo Odukoya
Pharm. Taofik Oladipupo Odukoya is a highly accomplished pharmaceutical management professional with over 20 years of experience in delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the One Health initiative. Holding dual Master's degrees in Pharmacy from the University of Ibadan and Business Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University, he brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and strategic leadership skills to the forefront.
As the founder and CEO of Vanguard Pharmacy Ltd, Pharm. Odukoya has successfully transformed the brand from a humble beginning to a thriving chain store with over 400 employees, solidifying its position as a leader in community pharmacy in Nigeria. Under his visionary leadership, Vanguard Pharmacy has become a significant employer of Pharmacists and Intern Pharmacists in the southwest region, with a strong commitment to patient care and community development.
Pharm. Odukoya's innovative approach and strategic vision have made a profound impact on the growth and development of the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria. His expertise encompasses pharmaceutical clinical services, entrepreneurship, business management, market development, and customer relations, which he has applied effectively to build and grow his business.
In recognition of his expertise and leadership, Pharm. Odukoya has been appointed as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, the Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies and Miva Open University. This appointment enables him to share his knowledge and insights with the next generation of pharmacy and business professionals.
University Education (with dates)
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School (2023)
Stanford University Graduate School (2020)
University of Ibadan/JSI (2016)
Lagos Business School (LBS) (2014)
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife (2008)
University of Ibadan (2004 - 2007)
University of Ibadan (1995 - 2001)
Professional Qualifications, Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships, and Prizes (with date)
Association of Community Pharmacy, Annual Sumit, Edo State … Key Note Speaker May 2024
Merit award Winner (MAW) PSN Oyo (December 2023)
Distinguish Pharmacy (DC Pharm.) Award ACPN National (2021)
ACPN Ogun Ambassadorial Award at Gala Night 40th Anniversary and Scientific Conference (2021)
Patron, Asido Foundation (August 2021)
Appointment as Member of Business development and Assets Management Committee University of Ibadan Muslim Community (October 2021)
PSN Ogun State Merit Award (2019)
Fellow Institute of Chartered Economics of Nigeria (ICEN) (2019)
Faculty of Pharmacy University of Ibadan Distinguished Alumnus Award (May 2019)
Appointed Fellow Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (December 2019)
Resource person for PCN-MCPD Program (Since 2018)
Participated in Hive Global Leaders Program, Hive Africa (May 2018)
Panelist at The Retail Leaders Conference: The Future of Retail in Nigeria, Innovative or Perish! (June 2018)
Appointed as a Board member Shifaa Medical Support Foundation (October 2018)
Attended the Health promotion training for community pharmacists in Oyo State by PCN/ACPN/OAU (2016)
Pharmalliance Inspiration Awards for inspirational achievements in the community pharmacy landscape in Nigeria (August 2016)
Lead Facilitator – Pharmalliance Ibadan Chapter (informal network of retail pharmacies that access a common pool of shared resources) (October 2016)
Award of Excellence by PSN & Pfizer at the 89th Annual conference of PSN in recognition of contributions in the field of community pharmacy (November 2016)
Appointed as external expert to train Young Pharmacist by GlaxoSmithKline (2015)
Participated in community Health Management Course organized by May & Baker (July 2015).
Pharmaceutical Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (PMSSN) University of Ibadan in recognition of meritorious moral, philanthropic & developmental contribution to the association (November 2015)
Appointed as Pharmaceutical Inspector by the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (February 2014).
Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria (University of Ibadan) – Keynote speaker of the inauguration ceremony (September 2014)
Sultan Bello Hall (University of Ibadan) Ivory Tower Award of Excellence for contributions towards the health sector and youth development (November 2014)
Participated in the International Conference Medicine Regulation of Claims: From Conception to launch, University of Ibadan (October 2013)
Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (Oyo State Chapter) outstanding service to the pharmacy profession (December 2013)
Retail/Community Pharmacy Trainer by Sanofi (December 2013)
Undergraduate/ Post Graduate Courses Taught
Introduction to general management, December 2024 till date MBA School, Miva Open University
Retailing, MSc Class, Marketing and Consumer Studies, Faculty of Economics and Management May 2024 till date
Community Pharmacy Management, July 2024 till date, 500L PharmD Students, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan
Financing a pharmacy Business July 2024 till date, 500L PharmD Students, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan
Transformational Leadership in Community Pharmacy August 2023 till date 400L PharmD Students, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan
Work Experience
Miva Open University
Executive in Residence (EIR) for the MBA program at Miva Open University appointed December 2024.
University of Ibadan
Adjunct lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical and Administrative Pharmacy, Appointed since 2023
Adjunct lecturer, Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies, Appointed April 2024
Vanguard Pharmacy Limited
Chief Executive Officer October 2016 – Present
Head of Pharmacy Business January 2014 – September 2016
Superintendent Pharmacist /Clinical Head April 2006 – December 2013
May & Baker Nigerian Plc
Market Development Executive, West Mar 2004 – Mar 2006
Federal Medical Centre, Yola (NYSC) Mar 2003 – Mar 2004
Internship Training
Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu Dec 2001 – Nov 2002
Community Service
LOC Chairman, ACPN National Convention 2024
Rotary Club of Ede, Humanitarian Service Award, September, 2023
DC Pharm Award, Distinguished Community Pharmacy Practitioner, outstanding contribution to the growth & development of the profession, 2021
Member of Business development and Assets Management Committee University of Ibadan Muslim Community October 2021
Member PSN Building Committee, Oyo State since 2017 till date
PRO ACPN, Oyo 2015
Pharmacy Week Planning Committee Chairman 2012
Research
Improving Vaccination coverage through community pharmacy services; the COVID-19 experience and implications for policy review in Nigeria
Research Group Members -Yejide Oseni, the corresponding author , Taofik Odukoya, Presenting author,
Dr Ukamaka Okafor, Dr Hamidu Oluyedun, Abiodun Ajibade, Azeez Yusuff, Abigail Okoni and Dr Oladipupo Adetunji.
Presented at the 17th Vaccine Congress, Hilton Glasgow, Scotland September, 2023
T.O Fakeye; T.O Odukoya; O Showande and Y Ogunremi (March 2007)
Effects of Coadministration of Extract of Carica papaya Linn (family Cariacea) on Activity of Two Oral hypoglycemic Agent Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, March 2007; 6(1):671-678( www.tjpr.org)
Publications
A Textbook of Public Health Pharmacy, -Unilag Pressbook-Amaka Okafor -Chapter 16, Public Health in Veterinary Practice, -Taofik Odukoya, Opeyemi Akindele, Ngozi Okoye
Major Conferences and Workshops Attended with Papers Read (in the last 5 years)
PSN Conference Gombe November 2023 Financial Sustainability of Community Pharmacies: A Prerequisite for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria… Lead Speaker
17th Vaccine Congress, Hilton Glasgow, Scotland: Improving Vaccination coverage through community pharmacy services; the COVID-19 experience and implications for policy review in Nigeria, 2023–Taofik Odukoya, Presenting author
The Panel, The Largest Retail Pharmaceutical Conference in Nigeria – Gaining a Financial Edge & Sustainable cash flow in Community Pharmacy, 2022