Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening the health sector, pledging full support to the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) ahead of the association’s 2026 National Conference to be hosted in the state.
The governor made the commitment when he received the PSN national leadership, led by its president, Pharmacist Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, at the Government House in Yola. He said the state remains focused on improving healthcare delivery and acknowledged the crucial role pharmacists play in the system.
“We have always considered pharmacists as one of the most important parts of our hospital delivery services,” Fintiri said. He noted that despite the absence of a pharmaceutical training institution in Adamawa, ongoing reforms have continued to attract essential health professionals.
Fintiri outlined his administration’s achievements in enhancing the welfare and working environment of doctors, nurses, and other health workers, adding that pharmacists would benefit from similar support.
During the meeting, the governor ratified an order directing the state Ministry of Environment to stop what he described as undue interference in the statutory duties of the PSN. He instructed the Head of Service to immediately ensure compliance by the ministry.
PSN President Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim said the delegation was in Yola to formally inform the governor of preparations for the 2026 National Conference, which coincides with the society’s 100th anniversary, having been founded in 1927.
He commended the governor’s contributions to healthcare development, including appointing pharmacists to key positions such as Head of Service, permanent secretaries, and special advisers. He also praised the establishment of additional pharmacy units in state healthcare facilities, which he said has improved access to quality medicines.
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Ibrahim, however, expressed concern over the lack of a pharmaceutical training institution in the state. He urged the governor to consider establishing a College of Pharmaceutical Sciences to increase the number of qualified pharmacists available for deployment across health facilities.
He also appealed for the governor’s intervention in stopping what he described as the Ministry of Environment’s unlawful inspection of pharmaceutical premises and seizure of drugs; responsibilities he stressed are reserved for federal agencies.
The PSN president expressed confidence that with the state government’s support, Adamawa will successfully host the 2026 National Conference.
