Plateau To Host 5,000 Pharmacists As Governor Lalong Pledges Support Over National Conference
By Daniel Agada, Jos
About 5,000 contingents are expected to besiege Plateau for Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), National Conference as Governor Simon Lalong pledged his unflinching support.
The PSN National Conference tagged ” Tin City 2022″ is scheduled to hold in Jos, November this year.
Governor Lalong who received the National President of PSN Prof. Cyril Usifo alongside executive members on Tuesday, at New Government House Little Rayfield Jos, said Plateau State was eager to host the Pharmacists who have been very helpful to the health and socio-economic development of the State.
The Governor who accepted to be part of the Conference assured that the State Government will give all necessary support to ensure a successful Conference in line with the State’s history of hospitality and accommodation.
He said the choice of Jos as the host city for PSN National Conference is another testimony and dividend of the peace efforts that the Rescue Administration has put in place over the past 7 years.
While commending the pharmacists for doing their best towards safeguarding the health of the citizens, he appealed to them to intensify their surveillance, monitoring and enforcement against drug abuse, illicit drugs, self-medication and other harmful practices.
PSN President Prof. Cyril Usifo said the Council agreed to give Plateau the hosting rights of the Conference because of the improved security situation in the State and the efforts of the Governor to improve the health of the citizens.
Usifo also thanked the Governor for his policies towards better practice of pharmacy and his support to members of the profession in both public and private entities.
Plateau State Chairperson of the PSN Kaneng Pam said the State will benefit a lot from hosting the event 27 years since it last hosted it.
According to her, the efforts of the Governor in creating enabling environment for businesses to thrive is responsible for the consideration of Plateau for the highest gathering of Pharmacists in Nigeria.
The Governor was decorated with the official regalia for the Conference and also presented with the hosting banner.
