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Nigeria's Pharmacy Education Crisis: National Security Risk?
23 Apr
Summary
- Pharmacy education is now considered a national security priority.
- Nigeria faces long-term health consequences without reform.
- Adamawa State University will establish a new College of Pharmacy.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has issued a stark warning regarding the state of pharmacy education in the country. Stakeholders expressed grave concerns at the 2026 Pharmacy Colloquium in Yola, Adamawa State, indicating that current training structures and funding are insufficient for modern healthcare needs. The PSN now considers pharmacy education a national security priority, particularly given Nigeria's reliance on imported medicines.
The PSN President, Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, has called for a complete shift to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program. This transition is deemed crucial for developing a workforce capable of supporting local drug manufacturing and lessening dependence on foreign pharmaceutical products. In a significant development, the Adamawa State Government announced the creation of a College of Pharmacy at Adamawa State University, an initiative expected to expand national training capabilities.
