Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) is a professional body for practicing pharmacists in Nigeria and was established in 1927 to instill discipline and maintain professional ethics among members of the organization.[1]
The first president of the association was the late T.K.E Phillips, who was inaugurated as president in the year 1947. The Federal government of Nigeria recognized the association as a professional society in 1956 after it had formally incorporated under its Articles of Association. [2]
Aims and Objectives
To promote and maintain a high standard of Pharmaceutical Education in Nigeria
To maintain a high standard of Professional ethics and discipline among its members
To promote legislation for the enhancement of the image and the interest of the Pharmacy Profession and the Practitioners in Nigeria
To advice on labor conditions relating to Pharmacists
To collate and disseminate statistical, scientific and other information relating to Pharmacy and publish such in an Official Journal
Notable Members
Some past executives of the society include Olumide Akintayo, [3] Adelusi Adeluyi, Lady Eme Ufot Ekaette, Ahmed Yakasai, Sam Ohuabunwa and the Current president, Prof. Cyril Usifoh FPSN, etc.[4]
References
“Yakasai inaugurates Safe Medicines Foundation, unveils advocacy book”. 4 February 2019.
“Aims and Objectives”. Aims and objectives.
“Akintayo Emerges 20th PSN President”. The Vanguard. 13 November 2012. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
“PSN Landmarks”. Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
https://www.psnnational.org/
