Nigeria Joins Global Community to Mark 2026 World Pharmacists Day
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, alongside key health agencies and development partners, has joined the global community in commemorating the 2026 World Pharmacists Day.
The event brought together representatives of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), pharmaceutical stakeholders and development partners.
Representing the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, was Tetshoma Dafeta, Director overseeing the Office of the Permanent Secretary and Director of Human Resource Management.
Also in attendance were Mrs. Olufowubi-Yusuf Adeola, mni, Director, Food and Drug Services; Pharm. Talatu Kassim; a representative of the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA; and Pharm. (Mrs.) Chizoba Maduagwuna, Director, Greater FCT, representing the Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye.
Other development partners and stakeholders also participated in the commemoration, underscoring the importance of collaboration in strengthening pharmaceutical services and Nigeria’s healthcare system.
World Pharmacists Day is observed annually to recognise the contributions of pharmacists to healthcare delivery and highlight the importance of safe, effective and accessible medicines.
