Adamawa State is set to host the 2026 Colloquium of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), a landmark gathering expected to attract leading stakeholders in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
The event, scheduled to hold from March 29 to April 1, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Yola, will bring together top professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders to deliberate on the future of pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical development in Nigeria.
The colloquium is also expected to serve as a grand prelude to the centenary anniversary of the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria, marking 100 years of organised pharmaceutical practice from 1927 to 2027.
The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim who is also the host of the colloquium, confirmed that “all arrangements for the event have been concluded.”
Speaking ahead of the gathering, he attributed the smooth preparations to the strong support and commitment of the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
According to Ibrahim, “the forthcoming colloquium represents a strategic opportunity for the pharmaceutical profession to reflect on its historic achievements while charting a progressive path for the future of healthcare delivery in the country.”
He said; “the upcoming centenary celebration provides an important moment for the profession to recognise the remarkable contributions of its founding fathers and past leaders whose efforts have helped improve health outcomes across the nation over the decades.”
Ibrahim explained that the choice of Adamawa State as the host location for the event was not accidental but a recognition of Governor Fintiri’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery within the state.
He commended the Governor for investing in the construction and equipping of modern cottage hospitals as well as improving primary healthcare infrastructure.
Ibrahim also noted that the Governor has demonstrated notable support for the pharmaceutical profession by appointing pharmacists to key leadership positions within the public service, including roles such as Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries, thereby creating an enabling environment for healthcare professionals to thrive.
The Chairman of the PSN Centenary Planning Committee and former President of the Society, Olumide Akintayo, said that one of the highlights of the 2026 colloquium would be the historic launch of the PSN Centenary Trust Fund.
According to him, “the fund is designed to support the long-term development and sustainability of the pharmaceutical profession in Nigeria while also promoting innovation, research, and professional advancement.”
Akintayo explained that ‘the society intends to use the colloquium as a strategic platform to advocate a transformation of Nigeria’s healthcare system beyond the colonial-era dispensary model toward a modern, technology-driven and globally competitive pharmaceutical industry.”
The colloquium will centre on the theme “Launching of Centenary Endowment Funds,” which will be explored through a keynote address by renowned pharmaceutical scholar, Cyril Odianose Usifoh.
Discussions are expected to focus on advancing the vision of positioning Nigeria as the “Pharmacy of Africa,” particularly in line with the national goal of achieving 70 percent local drug production by 2030.
The PSN President also used the opportunity to encourage young pharmacists to see themselves as the architects of the profession’s second century.
Akintayo stressed that the colloquium and the upcoming centenary celebrations go beyond ceremonial gatherings and will serve as vibrant platforms for mentorship, professional networking, knowledge exchange, and career development.
He said; “We urge young professionals to take advantage of the opportunities the event will provide as the future of pharmacy practice increasingly revolves around innovation, technology, and local pharmaceutical manufacturing.”
As Chief Host, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has expressed the readiness of Adamawa State to provide a conducive and world-class environment for delegates expected from across the country and beyond.
Stakeholders said the 2026 PSN Colloquium will mark a defining moment for the pharmaceutical profession in Nigeria as it sets the stage for the industry’s centenary celebration while reinforcing a collective commitment to building a resilient, accessible, and globally competitive healthcare system.