ReflectionsSenior CitizenTop Stories NAPharm Celebrates Yakasai’s Exceptional Leadership By Nneoma Kalu - 04/12/2024 0 7 Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppLinkedinTelegram pharmacy – Contributions to Pharmacy Profession Vice President, NAPharm, Pharm. Ahmed Yakasai. The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPharm) has praised its Vice-President, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Yakasai, for his remarkable contributions to the Pharmacy profession and his unwavering dedication to advancing healthcare in Nigeria and beyond. In a statement made available to Pharmanewsonline, signed by the Academy’s President, Prof. Lere Baale, Yakasai was commended as “a visionary leader, an accomplished professional and a passionate advocate for the Pharmacy profession’. According to Baale, Yakasai’s career journey till now has been marked by exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare management. A Fellow of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (FNAPharm), the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (FPSN), and the West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (FPCPharm), Alhaji Yakasai has demonstrated a deep dedication to advancing pharmaceutical sciences, the NAPharm President said. His tenure as a former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) and his membership in the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) further reaffirms his contributions to the development of healthcare policies and pharmacy practice in Nigeria. Reflecting on his academic achievements, the Baale notes that Yakasai dedication to lifelong learning has established him as a thought leader in the pharmaceutical sector, who is also recognised for his mentorship and advocacy, particularly in fostering youth development and driving innovation within the pharmacy profession The NAPharm president concluded, stating, “As we celebrate this exemplary leader, we salute his legacy of service, innovation, and impact. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of vision, dedication, and commitment to excellence.”