It was a roll call of giants in the Pharmacy profession ::: The occasion was the Inauguration of the 20th President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) and the investiture of new fellows of the PSN. The ceremony which was held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on the 18th February 2016 amidst glitz and glamour was graced by the high and mighty in the society.
The New President, Pharmacist Ahmed Ibrahim Yakasai Fpsn; a two-time commissioner in Kano State and the current Honorary Consul General of the Embassy of Pakistan in Nigeria demonstrated his love for harmony in the health sector by his collaboration with the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) which was heavily represented by members of the NMA led by the President: Dr Kayode Obembe. Notably in attendance was President of the Senate: Dr. Bukola Saraki, Honourable minister for Health: Dr. Adewole Isaac, Honourable Minister for Works, Housing and Power and former Lagos State Governor: Babatunde Raji Fashola.
The Chairman of the Occassion , former minister of health and past president of the PSN: Pharm (Prince) Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi warmly received guests such as Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; Governor of Kano State, Governor Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa: former governor of Kano State : Dr Ibrahim Shekarau, senators of the Federal Republic, members of the house of representatives, , Ambassador of Pakistan to Nigeria: Lt. General Agha Muhammed Umar, Former Chief Justice of the federation: Justice Uwais, and other distinguished too numerous to mention. The Past presidents of the society present were Prof Lanre Ogunlana, Dr U.N.O Uwaga, Senator Ekaitte, Pharmacist Okwor ; led by the outgoing president: Pharmacist Olumjide Akintayo.
