ADEBAYO ADEKEMI KAFAYAT
Isolo
Summary
Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and adaptability, complemented by exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new competencies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief Regulatory Officer, Clinical Trials, Biologics and Medical Device Division
Drug Evaluation Research Directorate
08.2024 - Current
- Main duties:
- Review of clinical data for new and relatively new drug molecules in Nigerian markets.
- Review of Clinical Trial Application (CTA).
- Conduct of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) inspection of all authorized trial sites to ensure that clinical trials in Nigeria are conducted according to the approved protocol and relevant guidelines and that the safety and well-being of the participants are protected.
- Promote and protect public health in Nigeria by continually improving, the quality of inspections for compliance with Good Storage Practices and evaluation of Vaccines and Biologics to ensure they are safe, effective, and of good quality.
- Conduct of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection
- Skill gained
- Critical Analysis and Decision-Making
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Auditing and Compliance Verification
- Problem Identification and Resolution
- Technical Writing and Reporting
Assistant Chief Regulatory Officer
Chemical Evaluation & Research Directorate, NAFDAC
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Main Duties:
- Investigation and inspection of chemical warehouses of companies in order to ascertain the level of handling and storage of raw materials for chemicals.
- Conducting surveillance and monitoring of hazardous and harmful chemical in circulation.
- Preparation and issuance of listing certificate to chemical marketers which authorizes them to be able to market chemicals.
- Vetting of inspection documents submitted by intending chemical marketers and importers of chemicals.
- Skill gained:
- Good interpersonal relation skills.
- Evaluation of risk management plan for chemical and chemical products using different methodologies and tools.
- Enthusiasm to learn relevant new regulatory requirements.
Principal Regulatory Officer
Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, NAFDAC
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Main Duties:
- Collection of information, surveillance & intelligence gathering.
- Investigation of cases and raid of offenders.
- Interrogation of offenders.
- Sampling and packaging samples for laboratory analysis and exhibits.
- Collate incident reports of regulated products’ counterfeiting activities within the relevant supply chain.
- Participate in truscan training to enable the identification of fake and counterfeit drugs.
- Participate in the destruction exercise of spurious regulated products.
- Skill gained:
- Excellent use of initiative and broaden horizon.
- Good handling of information technology as a tool to improve the quality of daily work.
- Getting involved in teamwork activities & participating actively in different investigation exercises with the ability to coordinate & facilitate my team and group work.
- Ability to implement aide memoire for establishing facts on counterfeit products handling procedure
Regulatory Officer
Registration and Regulatory Affairs Directorate, NAFDAC
05.2012 - 09.2016
- Main Duties:
- Vetting of applications for food products made in Nigeria and also imported into the country.
- Presentation of food products at NAFDAC approved meetings.
- Consultative meetings on Regulatory issues with relevant stakeholders.
- Development of Standard Operating Procedures and activities carried out in the division.
- Issuance of change in formulation, pack size extension , change in manufacturing source, change in packaging material permit for food products made in Nigeria and also imported into the country.
- Skill gained:
- Good interpersonal skill
- Good knowledge in food technology
Field officer
Land Records Company (Land use charge)
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Main Duties:
- Enumeration and verification of land properties in Lagos State. Investigating and handling customer complaints.
National Youth Service Corps
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC
09.2007 - 10.2008
Industrial Attachment programme
Limca Bottling Company
03.2005 - 10.2005
Education
M.Sc - Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science
Purdue University
USA01.2023
M.Sc - Public Health
University of Lagos
Lagos, Lagos State01.2016
B.Sc - Microbiology
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos State01.2007
West African School Certificate -
Ansar-ud-Deen Model College
Isolo, Lagos State01.2000
First School Leaving Certificate -
Jack ‘N’ Jill Children’s School
Isolo, Lagos State01.1994
Skills
- Critical analysis and decision-making
- Regulatory knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Auditing and compliance verification
- Problem identification and resolution
- Technical writing and reporting
- Good interpersonal relationship skills
- Evaluation of the risk management plan for chemicals and chemical products using different methodologies and tools
- Enthusiasm to learn relevant new regulatory requirements
- Excellent use of initiative and broadened horizons
- Good handling of information technology as a tool to improve the quality of daily work
- Getting involved in teamwork activities and participating actively in different investigation exercises with the ability to coordinate and facilitate my team and group work
- Ability to implement aide-mémoire for establishing facts on counterfeit products handling procedure
- Good interpersonal skill
- Good knowledge of food technology
Certification
- Nivea Training on product recognition. Certificate of participation. 2018-02-20
- Requisite skills for different roles in food safety, Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Directorate. Certificate of training. 2014-06-25 to 2014-06-27
- Member of 1st NAFDAC Regulatory forum. Certificate of participation. 2013-10-30
- NIM-NYSC Strategic Partnership Programme. Proficiency Certificate in Management, 2009
References
- Uche, Sonny - Afekeolu, Director, Drug Registration and Regulatory Affairs Directorate, 08033274176, NAFDAC, Plot 1 Isolo Industrial Area, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, Isolo, Lagos, Mobile Phone No. 08033274176
- Mattias, T. Adebayo, CEO, 08036868005, IXsoft Ltd, 290, Borno way, Yaba, Lagos, Mobile Phone No. 08036868005
Projects
Risk Communication in a Food and Drug Regulatory Agency in West Africa: Strategies for improvement, Food beliefs and consumption practices among women attending Ante Natal Care centers in Lagos State 2016, Epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori Infections among children in Western Nigeria, Importance of thermophilic bacteria in fuel production
Computer Literacy
Proficient knowledge of MS-Office (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point
Timeline
Assistant Chief Regulatory Officer, Clinical Trials, Biologics and Medical Device Division
Drug Evaluation Research Directorate
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Chief Regulatory Officer
Chemical Evaluation & Research Directorate, NAFDAC
03.2018 - 01.2023
Principal Regulatory Officer
Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, NAFDAC
09.2016 - 03.2018
Regulatory Officer
Registration and Regulatory Affairs Directorate, NAFDAC
05.2012 - 09.2016
Field officer
Land Records Company (Land use charge)
10.2010 - 01.2012
National Youth Service Corps
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC
09.2007 - 10.2008
Industrial Attachment programme
Limca Bottling Company
03.2005 - 10.2005
M.Sc - Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science
Purdue University
M.Sc - Public Health
University of Lagos
B.Sc - Microbiology
Lagos State University
West African School Certificate -
Ansar-ud-Deen Model College
First School Leaving Certificate -
Jack ‘N’ Jill Children’s School
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