Victor Edidiong Okon, a 500-level Pharmacy student of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), has emerged winner of the 2026 PANSite of the Year Award after securing 4,435 votes in the keenly contested online poll, which closed on Tuesday, 28 April, 2026.
Okon triumphed over other finalists, including Ubaidullah Onoruoyiza Alhassan of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), who garnered 2,204 votes; Olakulehin Adebusuyi of University of Ibadan (UI) with 336 votes; and Emmanuel Eromosele Eromosele of University of Benin (UNIBEN), who polled 263 votes.
In a congratulatory message, the Executive Director of Pharmanews Ltd, Dozie Ifeanyi Atueyi, commended Okon for his resilience and determination, noting that his victory reflects his ability to withstand the intensity of the competition.
Atueyi also urged other contestants to remain committed to advancing public health initiatives within their respective institutions, expressing optimism that they could emerge winners in future editions.
He added that details regarding the award presentation would be communicated to the winner in due course.
Past winners of the award include Yusuf Hassan Wada of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto; Izukanne Emembolu of Nnamdi Azikiwe University; Martin Chukwunonso Nwofia of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU); Jennifer Ekuma of UNIUYO; Ahmed Olasunkanmi Ajilaran of University of Lagos (UNILAG); Jumbo Nengi of UNIUYO; and Sobur Shinaola Muhammad of University of Ilorin.
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