Inside Obasanjo’s Decision to Appoint Dr. Dora Akunyili as NAFDAC DG

In a 2003 interview, President Olusegun Obasanjo shared how he learned of a Public Trust Fund officer who refused to inflate her London medical bills for personal gain. The doctors who treated her were astonished when she insisted that any balance be returned to her organisation. Intrigued by her integrity, the president reviewed her CV and confirmed she was ideally qualified. He then invited her to lead the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This story shows the impact of merit-based appointments. Dr. Dora Akunyili’s leadership at NAFDAC remains a benchmark for dedication and service. May her legacy continue to inspire.

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