The article examines the life of Prof. Dora Akunyili, a reformer who led Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) from 2001. Upon assuming leadership, she confronted a pharmaceutical market overrun with counterfeit and expired drugs. Akunyili remained in the public arena after her reforms, unlike many reformers who fade into legend. The piece explores the paradox of her extraordinary life and legacy.
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