Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has reaffirmed the state’s position as Nigeria’s pharmaceutical headquarters, declaring that a healthy and productive ecosystem is impossible without the vital contributions of pharmacists.
Welcoming delegates to the 99th Annual National Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, hosted by Anambra at the International Convention Conference, ICC, Awka, the Governor described the event—tagged Ijele 2026—as both historic and consequential.
On healthcare transformation, Governor Soludo highlighted the revamp of the state’s primary healthcare network and the impactful zero-cost antenatal care program, which has already served over 250,000 pregnant women and funded more than 900 free cesarean sessions.
According to him, to further consolidate Anambra’s leadership, work is progressing on a dedicated pharmaceutical hub in Oba alongside a Coordinated Wholesale Centre set for completion early next year.
Speaking earlier, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Pharm. Ayuba Ibrahim expressed deep appreciation to the Governor for his unwavering passion and support for the pharmacy profession.
An excellence award was later presented to the Governor for his unwavering support to the pharmacy profession and practice in the state and beyond.
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