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About: Dr Olajumoke Koyejo

 Dr. Olajumoke Koyejo is a highly skilled and experienced psychiatrist with over 17 years of dedicated practice in mental health care, specializing in addiction medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBCh.B) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 2003. In 2012, Dr. Koyejo attained her specialist certification in psychiatry from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.

 

Dr. Koyejo's commitment to advancing her expertise in addiction medicine led her to pursue several prestigious international certifications. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for specialized training in Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, Education, and Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. Additionally, she completed certification programs in Tobacco Prevention, Treatment, Protection, and Evaluation at the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Koyejo is also recognized as an International Certified Addiction Professional by the Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC) and the International Centre for Credentialing and Education of Addiction Professionals, USA.

 

Currently serving as a Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction Treatment, Education, Research, and Advocacy (CATERA) at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, Dr. Koyejo has been advancing addiction care in Nigeria. Since 2017, she has been the National Coordinator and International Trainer for Substance Use Treatment Education under the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme, where she has trained over 300 addiction professionals in Nigeria and abroad.

 

Dr. Koyejo’s international training has enriched her clinical approach, enabling her to effectively treat individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Her expertise is complemented by a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, ensuring patients receive the most effective care. She is passionate about promoting awareness, prevention, and education around addiction, advocating for a holistic, compassionate approach to mental health and addiction care.

 

As part of the Dora-Care Behavioral Foundation team, Dr. Koyejo envisions continuing to make meaningful contributions to addiction treatment and mental health advocacy. Her unwavering dedication to improving the lives of those affected by addiction aligns with the foundation’s mission to provide comprehensive, compassionate care and support to individuals and communities.