Pharmacy Council of Nigeria

Eid Mubarak!

🎓 OATH-TAKING/INDUCTION CEREMONY: Gombe State University

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the twenty-eight (28) Pharmacy graduates inducted today from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gombe State University, Gombe, Gombe State. 🎉

May this noble professional journey bring fulfillment to you and positively impact the lives of those you serve.

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📷 PHOTO HIGHLIGHT: PCN Registrar Engages ACPN National Executive Council

The Registrar/CEO, PCN, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, FPSN, attended the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) following an invitation to interface with the leadership.

The engagement provided a platform to address critical operational matters, particularly concerning Pharmaceutical Inspection Committee (PIC) activities and related matters.

In a warm demonstration of professional solidarity, the ACPN National Executive Council also used the occasion to present a congratulatory card to the Registrar, celebrating the recent renewal of his appointment as announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, CON, on 10 April 2026.

The PCN remains committed to open, collaborative dialogues with all technical groups to ensure a well-regulated, secure, and standard-driven pharmaceutical environment for the public.

📷 PHOTO HIGHLIGHT:
The Registrar/CEO, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, FPSN, was in attendance at the Maiden Edition of the Biennial Scientific Conference of the Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners Association of Nigeria (OPPAN).

The three-day event, which took place from 11 – 13 May 2026, brought together specialised practitioners to deliberate on critical matters in oncology pharmacy practice. A central highlight of the conference was the official unveiling of the “OPPAN Harmonised Oncology Pharmacy Practice Manual.”

The Council continues to actively engage and support specialised professional groups to promote excellence, standardisation, and patient safety across the pharmaceutical value chain.

📋 Driving Quality Assurance: PCN Concludes ISO 9001:2015 Surveillance Audit

We are pleased to report the successful completion of our first Surveillance Audit following our recertification in January 2024 —a significant marker in our ongoing quality management journey.

The two-day exercise, which took place from 11–12 May 2026, was conducted by external auditors from NECA Global Certification Limited in strict alignment with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standards.

The audit reviewed PCN's internal processes, systems, and compliance frameworks, reinforcing our commitment to continuous improvement and working in line with global best practices.

🤝 Strengthening Nigeria's Healthcare Value Chain: PCN Hosts PVAC National Coordinator

The Registrar/CEO, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, FPSN, was honoured to receive the National Coordinator of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), Dr. Abdu Mukhtar, and his team at the PCN Head Office, Abuja, today, 7 May 2026, on a working visit.

During the visit, Dr. Mukhtar outlined PVAC's structure, mandate, and strategic plans, emphasising PCN's central role in achieving the Initiative's objectives. He also noted that the Registrar serves as a member of the PVAC Governing Board, by appointment of the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Both leaders identified pharmaceutical compounding as a priority area for collaboration, with the Registrar underscoring its potential to significantly enhance access to affordable medicines across public and private health institutions in Nigeria.

The visit concluded with souvenir exchanges, while a congratulatory card was presented to the Registrar by the National Coordinator, in recognition of his recent reappointment for a second tenure of four years.

PCN remains committed to strategic partnerships that advance the healthcare value chain and improve outcomes for Nigerians. 💊🇳🇬

Happy New Month!

📰 PCN NEWSLETTER: From the Registrar's Desk - 01 May 2026

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https://pcn.gov.ng/about-pharmacy-council-nigeria/publications/
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Happy Workers' Day!

🎓 OATH-TAKING/INDUCTION CEREMONY: University of Maiduguri, Borno State

The PCN warmly congratulates the 61 newly inducted pharmacists from the University of Maiduguri on this momentous occasion. Your induction into the pharmacy profession marks the culmination of years of rigorous academic training, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

As you take your place among the registered pharmacists serving Nigeria, the Council charges you to uphold the highest standards of professional practice, patient safety, and ethical conduct — values that form the bedrock of pharmacy regulation in Nigeria.

The profession you are joining is one of immense responsibility and opportunity. Whether your path leads you to community practice, hospital pharmacy, industry, academia, public health, supply chain, or regulatory service, you carry with you the sacred obligation to protect the health and wellbeing of every Nigerian you serve.

Once again, congratulations to you all, your families, your mentors, and the University of Maiduguri Faculty of Pharmacy for this achievement.

Welcome to the profession! ✨

📅 28 April 2026
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