The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, has commended Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for what he described as significant improvements in healthcare delivery and infrastructure across Adamawa State.
Speaking on arrival for the 2026 PSN Colloquium in Yola, Ibrahim said ongoing projects by the state government reflect a strong commitment to development, particularly in the health sector.
He noted that investments in medical infrastructure and the pharmaceutical value chain are contributing to strengthening the state’s healthcare system and improving service delivery.
According to him, such efforts are critical to building public confidence in Nigeria’s health sector.
The PSN president also highlighted the scale of infrastructure development in the state capital, describing Yola as rapidly evolving into a modern urban centre with improved public facilities.
Supporting this position, a former PSN President, Olumide Akintayo, said prioritising healthcare remains essential for sustainable development, noting that a functional pharmaceutical system is central to effective healthcare delivery.
Similarly, keynote speaker and immediate past PSN President, Cyril Odianose Usifoh, said the successful hosting of the colloquium reflects the enabling environment created by the state government for professional and scientific engagements.
On his part, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Pharmaceutical Matters, Nwaka Ohuama, said ongoing reforms are aimed at positioning Adamawa as a destination for quality healthcare services, including medical tourism.
Governor Fintiri, while addressing participants, assured that the state government would continue to collaborate with stakeholders in the health sector to improve access to quality care and ensure a successful hosting of the colloquium.
The PSN leadership reaffirmed its readiness to support policies and initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding access to safe and effective medicines across the state.
Reporting By Niran Odufayo