Urgent Pharmacy Education Reforms Key to Nigeria’s Healthcare Future, PSN Warns
At the 2026 Pharmacy Colloquium in Yola, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) warned that inadequate pharmacy education could undermine the country’s healthcare security. PSN President Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim said full adoption of the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) programme is essential to build a workforce capable of local drug production. Adamawa State’s decision to establish a College of Pharmacy at its university in Mubi was hailed as a model for expanding training capacity. However, experts cautioned that current curricula often fail to align with real-world clinical needs. Speakers urged a shift to competency-based training with a focus on critical thinking, digital skills and the use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. They also highlighted the potential of Nigeria’s biodiversity in phytomedicine research to boost both health outcomes and economic growth. The PSN recommended stronger postgraduate pathways, expanded industrial internships and protection of consultant pharmacists to prevent brain drain. These reforms should be driven by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Act 2022 to ensure accountability and effective use of resources.
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