Stakeholders in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector have called for strengthened hospital and administrative pharmacy systems to improve efficient and safe drug delivery across public health facilities in Lagos State.
The call was made at a two-day summit for Heads of Pharmacy Units in the Lagos State Public Service, held at Orchid Hotel, Lekki, with the theme, “Strengthening Hospital and Administrative Pharmacy Practice for Efficient Pharmaceutical Care Delivery in Lagos State.”
Speaking at the summit, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, emphasized the critical role of pharmacists in achieving safe and efficient healthcare delivery. She noted that Lagos health facilities cater not only to residents but also patients from across Nigeria and neighbouring countries, underscoring the far-reaching impact of pharmacists’ work.
Ogunyemi urged participants to leverage the summit for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration, encouraging them to co-create practical solutions to challenges facing pharmaceutical practice.
Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, charged participants to embrace excellence, continuous learning, and self-development in their professional journey. She stressed the importance of diligence and professionalism, noting that civil servants must strive to give their best regardless of recognition or supervision.
Keynote speaker, Professor Ayotunde Adebayo, advocated adoption of digital systems such as hospital information systems, e-prescribing, and inventory management tools to improve efficiency and accountability.
The summit highlighted the need for robust governance structures, capacity building, and digitalisation to strengthen pharmaceutical services and improve patient outcomes.
