The newly elected President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Pharm. Ibrahim Tanko Ayuba, has pledged to make good his campaign promises to pharmacists, as he appreciated all that made his emergence a possibility.
Ayuba made this statement in his first address to pharmacists after he was declared winner of the very competitive presidential election, that took place 97th Annual National Conference of PSN, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
He also declared his administration an all- inclusive one, that will ensure no pharmacist is oppressed or discriminated against. He said unity among pharmacists will be a major driver of his tenure.
He said, “During the run-up to the elections, we promised to carry out a number of programmes, projects, and advocacy initiatives that will not only sustain the remarkable strides achieved by my predecessors, but will also enhance the value and visibility of the Nigerian pharmacist within the healthcare delivery space.
“You can hold me accountable for these promises,” he avowed.
The new helms man of PSN, who termed his government as ‘Our Presidency”, expressed his appreciation to his supporters who gave him their mandate, assuring them of his capacity to deliver a progressive PSN in the shortest possible period.
He acknowledge the magnitude of the task ahead of him, especially with myriads of threats to the profession in Nigeria, He however, assured them of what he possesses in terms of capacity, competence, and connections that will ensure the years of relegating pharmacists and Pharmacy profession to the background are over.
He further buttressed on his agenda for the Society thus, ”To achieve, and indeed, exceed our goals and campaign promises, unity within our team and the Society remains a key driver that we must keep in focus. We are a PHARMILY.
“This is why I have called this our presidency. It is our presidency because the PSN belongs to all of us!
“It is our presidency because we shall be building and rebuilding bridges, and also mending fences.
“It is our presidency because there are no victors or losers! With me, Pharmacy wins all the time. It is our presidency because I shall run an all-inclusive government, where no Nigerian pharmacist shall be oppressed or discriminated against.
“It is our presidency because I shall be your servant leader. It is our presidency because we shall continuously subject ourselves to your scrutiny for accountability, integrity, and performance.”
The number-one pharmacist in Nigeria expressed his appreciation to the Immediate Past President, Pharm. (Prof.) Cyril Odianose Usifoh, for the provision of quality leadership over the years, and creation of a level playing ground in the last three years for all actors to express their aspirations.
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