Drug Abuse: Pharmacists Assure On Commitment, Seek Multi-Sector Collaborations
Chioma Umeha
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has
pledged to strengthen its activities and collaborations with relevant
stakeholders, including the National Assembly and the media to tackle the
challenges of drug abuse in the country.
Pharm. Ahmed Yakasai, President, Pharmaceutical
Society of Nigeria (PSN) made the commitment at the sensitisation programme on
drug abuse and misuse, organised by the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian
Students (PANS), of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna, weekend.
Yakasai who was the special guest of honour, said
there was need for multi-sector collaboration among organisations,
institutions, groups, even individuals and government to provide practical and
lasting solution to the societal ill.
The PSN boss said; “All hands must be on deck to
find practical and lasting solution to this societal menace. Over 3 decades
ago, I was deeply involved in drug abuse campaign across the country as
Director and subsequently National Deputy Presdent of Nigerian Institute of
Substance Abuse (NISA). The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria is working and
will continue to work with the relevant stakeholders like the members of
National Assembly and Media to tackle the challenges of drug abuse in our great
country.
“The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria is working
and will continue to work with the relevant stakeholders like the members of
National Assembly and Media to tackle the challenges of drug abuse in our great
country.”
He commended PANS ABU for their choice of theme
for the programme, saying; “The theme is apt and appropriate, with the latest
trends in drug abuse and misuse particularly in this region of the country.”
Earlier, Yakasai praised the university
maintaining a track record of excellence, especially in the area of pharmacy.
He said; “For decades, Ahmadu Bello University has been the centre of
excellence in human capacity development in Nigeria and Africa.
“In particular, The School of Pharmacy, ABU has
demonstrated commitment in training young minds to become distinguished
pharmacists, leaders, change agents and problem solvers.”
While reminding the students that the school is
his Alma mata, he tasked them to be studious.
“It gives me great pleasure to convey the warmest
greetings of the entire membership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria
(PSN) to Faculty of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria , Ahmadu Bello
University, my Alma mata on the occasion of their 2018 PANS sensitisation
programme on drug abuse and misuse as the special guest of honour.
“My hearty congratulations go to all students of
this great citadel for organising this very important programme, and having the
honour to be a member of this great school of Pharmacy in Nigeria.
“I will advise you all as students to be diligent
with your study. Be good ambassadors of this faculty, focus on what you want
and be serious with your life. Set goals that inspire you, believe in yourself
and be honest.”
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