As part of the activities to mark World Pharmacist Day 2021; the Association Of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs) in Akwa Ibom State has laid the foundation for the building of a drug information center in Uyo.

Speaking during the event, the Chairperson of the group, Pharmacist Ime Obot stated that the drug information center will serve as a hub for research on drugs, counselling and advancement of pharmaceutical practice in the country.

Other activities to commemorate the 2021 World Pharmacist Day included Town Hall Meeting; clean up of the state secretariat plaza in Uyo and Eket Local Government secretariat as well as visitation to orphanage homes.

Also speaking during the week long event, the chairman pharmaceutical society of Nigeria (PSN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter , Dr Akwaowo Akpabio urged the State Government to reconstitute the task force on fake and expired drugs noting that the state has lacked one for the past 8 years. He noted that the dangers of fake and expired drugs cannot be overemphasized hence the need for monitoring.

The commemoration of World Pharmacists day 2021 ended in Uyo with a dinner and award night. The various events were witnessed by the Registrar of the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria; National President ,Association of Lady Pharmacists; President Medical Women Association, Vice Chairman of the NMA AKS, Dr Sylvanus Ukafia, the Commandant of NDLEA and a host of others.

The theme for this year’s World Pharmacy Day is – “Pharmacy: Always trusted for your health.”