The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Kwara Chapter, on Wednesday in Ilorin pledged to support the State Hospital Management Bureau in repositioning the healthcare system across the 16 Local Government areas of the state.
Mr Adejuwon Otelaja, the Kwara-PSN Chairman, represented by his deputy, Mr Mohammed papa-Malik, stated this during a courtesy visit the association paid to the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr Abdulraheem Malik.
Otelaja described Malik as a hard-working dedicated Pharmacist, who is passionate about the health of citizens in Kwara.
According to him, the actions of the Executive Secretary in returning to his root from the diaspora to contribute to his quota in the health sector is commendable.
Also speaking, Mr Majid Ojerinde, the Former Chairman of the association assert that the PSN will give the maximum support to the Board in ensuring that the administration of Abdulrahaman Abdulrazak achieved the set objectives in revamping the health sector across the state.
He advised the Executive Secretary to be a worthy ambassador of the association and reposition the healthcare system in the state.
In his reaction, Dr Abdulraheem Malik, the Executive Secretary of the Board commended the PSN for the goodwill, adding that he needs all the support he can get from his constituent.
He observe that the state government is passionate about repositioning the health sector, adding that through communal efforts, much progress will be achieved in the provision of health care.
Malik pledged that the Board will also ensure necessary changes that will be beneficial for the progress of the hospitals will be executed for maximum efficiency.
In her good will message, Hajia Aduke Kuranga, the Former Commissioner of Health in Kwara expressed joy and optimism that Malik will bring his expertise on board and make a difference in the health system of the state.
She recalled that Kwara was used as a case study by another state especially in the area of the Essential Drug Programme, adding that various states came to understudy the programme.
Kuranga expressed hope that such initiatives as the Quality Control Laboratory for analysis of drugs should be revived.
Also speaking, Dr Sa’ad Abdullahi, the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Ilorin appealed to the Executive Secretary for students of the University internship programmes, to be included at the General Hospital.
He explained that currently, the University is offering PharmD programme, adding that from the 500 level to 600 level, students of Pharmacy will be expected to undertake their clinical. (NAN)
