…As Business Executives Forum on NTA honours him
The Managing Director/CEO of Vicamen Pharmacy, Pharm. (Shihan) Victor Akhimien, has called on pharmacists in Nigeria to be creative and also see themselves as the cornerstone of healthcare.
He made the call recently when Business Executives Forum, a programme on NTA International gave him an award in recognition of his exploits.
According to Prince Chukwudi Kanu, the executive producer, Business Executives Forum on NTA International, the award was presented to Pharm. Akhimien “for his doggedness in business, his creativity, quality service delivery, innovation, integrity, transparency and also for creation of employment opportunities for Nigerians. It was also based on referrals by those who have enjoyed his services and what we found out about him”.
Prince Kanu added that the award is well deserved and also meant to encourage him to do more.
While speaking shortly after receiving the ward, Pharm. Akhimien said the award will propel him to do more. He urged youths to be focused and look beyond certificate, saying real riches comes by touching lives.
He however expressed the need for the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to create a unit for pharmacists that are creative to showcase their talents.
“I hope the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) will one day create a unit where pharmacists that are creative and with special talents will be able to come together. Through this unit, many pharmacists who are creative can come out openly and showcase their talents. There are many pharmacists that are into sports, some are into music, to mention but a few.
“If PSN can create a forum for such creative pharmacists, it will be a good one. As pharmacists, we should be proud of our profession. Pharmacists should also be creative. We should think big and see ourselves as the cornerstone for healthcare and a living place for a family in our communities”, Pharm. Akhimien said.
Pharm. (Shihan) Victor Akhimien is a pharmacist, cartoonist, musician, salesman and martial artist. He is the technical director of the Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Nigeria (MMAFN). He and other artists led team Nigeria to the All African Games in Ghana in March 2024, where his team won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals.
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