Abuja: The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has charged pharmacists under the Foreign Trained Nigerian Pharmacists platform to uphold ethical conduct and leadership standards established by the council nationwide. Mr. Ibrahim-Babashehu Ahmed, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the council, delivered the charge in Abuja during the oath-taking and induction ceremony for participants in the second cycle of the 2025 Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Orientation Programme (FPGOP).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Registrar urged inductees to become exemplary professionals, committed to excellence and the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services that support sustainable healthcare development across Nigeria. Ahmed explained that the FPGOP was designed to acquaint graduates with the practical realities of professional practice in tropical environments, with a strong emphasis on Nigeria’s healthcare, regulatory, and cultural context systems.
He emphasized that pharmacy remains a noble profession offering graduates diverse opportunities to practice successfully in industries, community pharmacies, hospitals, administration, and other impactful healthcare-related sectors both nationally and internationally. Ahmed further listed research, academia, and emerging human endeavors including information technology, journalism, publishing, and governance, stressing that pharmacists must value teamwork and avoid undermining colleagues within collaborative practice environments.
Hajia Wosilat Giwa, Chairman of the occasion and PCN Governing Council Chair, congratulated the inductees for successfully completing the programme and meeting professional requirements set by the council. She noted that the inductees had crossed borders, navigated varied educational systems, and overcome the rigors of FPGOP, demonstrating readiness to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s evolving pharmaceutical space.
According to Giwa, FPGOP serves as a quality control mechanism, equipping foreign-trained pharmacists with essential clinical, legal, regulatory, and social competencies required for effective pharmacy practice in Nigeria. She said completion of the programme demonstrated resilience and adaptability, positioning pharmacists to integrate global expertise with Nigeria’s healthcare realities while maintaining public trust and strict ethical standards.
Dr. Obi Adigwe, Director-General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), encouraged inductees to develop clear personal visions and contribute meaningfully to national growth through dedicated pharmaceutical research, innovation, and service within Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem. He cited Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s success, noting that wealth was built through vision, patience, and persistence, and encouraged graduates to believe in long-term professional growth rather than immediate gains.
In a goodwill message, NMCN Registrar, Mr. Ndagi Alhassan, commended PCN’s leadership for its dedication to regulating pharmacy education, training, practice, and business nationwide with professionalism, transparency, consistency, integrity, diligence, and accountability.