PSN Katsina Pays Courtesy Visit to KTHSMB General Manager, Expresses Gratitude for Support
In a show of professional solidarity and appreciation, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Katsina State Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to the General Manager of the Katsina State Hospital Services Management Board (KTHSMB).
The visit was aimed at conveying heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of the Board for its continued support toward pharmaceutical practice and the overall development of healthcare services in Katsina State.
The delegation was warmly received by Dr. Muhammad Nazir Shehu, who commended the pharmacists for their commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery through professionalism and collaboration.
The PSN team was led by:
- Pharm. Kabir Hamza Kankara – PSN Chairman
- Pharm. Abdulkadir Hamza – PSN Secretary
- Pharm. Hafsat Saulawa – PSN Vice Chairman
- Pharm. Awaw Sadiq Adeshina – PSN Ex-Officio
- Pharm. Muhammad Abu – Director of Pharmaceutical Services (DPS), HSMB
- Pharm. Mansur Yusuf – Assistant Director of Pharmaceutical Services (ADPS), HSMB
- Pharm. Auwal Balange – AHAPN Chairman
- Pharm. Sulaiman Kabir – Young Pharmacists Group (YPG) Representative
- Pharm. Lawal Sule Kuro – ACPN Chairman
- Pharm. Sani Matazu – Former PSN Chairman
During the engagement, the PSN leadership expressed sincere appreciation for the enabling environment and institutional support provided by KTHSMB, which has contributed significantly to the advancement of pharmaceutical services across public health facilities in the state.
They highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration between the Board and pharmacy professionals in ensuring:
- Improved access to safe and effective medicines
- Strengthened pharmaceutical care services
- Enhanced capacity development for pharmacists
- Better healthcare outcomes for the people of Katsina State
In his response, Dr. Muhammad Nazir Shehu reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to supporting all healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, in delivering quality and efficient services. He emphasized the vital role pharmacists play in the healthcare system, particularly in medication management, patient safety, and public health interventions.
The courtesy visit further strengthened the relationship between PSN Katsina and KTHSMB, underscoring the importance of unity, collaboration, and mutual support in advancing healthcare delivery.
Such engagements remain critical in fostering professional synergy and ensuring that healthcare systems continue to evolve in response to the needs of the population.
