Mazi Sam Iheanyichukwu Ohuabunwa, OFR, MON, is a prominent Nigerian pharmacist, business executive, and author. He is widely recognized for his leadership in Nigeria's pharmaceutical industry and his contributions to the country's economic development.

Education

Undergraduate: Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), graduating with honors in 1976.

Postgraduate: Executive management training at Columbia University in New York, USA, and the Lagos Business School. 

Corporate Career

Pfizer Products Plc: Ohuabunwa joined Pfizer in 1978 as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. Over 15 years, he rose rapidly through the ranks, eventually becoming the Chairman and CEO in 1993. 

Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals: In 1997, Ohuabunwa led a Management Buy-Out (MBO) of Pfizer Inc.'s shares in Nigeria. This historic move transformed the company into Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc, a leading Nigerian R&D-based pharmaceutical company. He served as its founding CEO until his voluntary retirement, spending a total of 18 years at the CEO level within the industry. 

Leadership & Public Service

Mazi Ohuabunwa has been a major voice in the Nigerian private sector, holding executive roles across several influential organizations:

Past Chairman, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) 

Past President, Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) 

Past Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ikeja branch 

Former National President, Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC)

Former President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN).

He has also served the Nigerian government in key advisory capacities, including as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) and the Presidential Committee on the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Program (SURE-P).

Honors & Awards

In recognition of his contributions to nation-building and business, the Nigerian government has honored him with two national awards: Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in 2001.  Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in 2011.  He is a Fellow of numerous professional bodies, including the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, the Nigerian Academy of Pharmacy, and the Nigerian Institute of Management.