Health reforms: Adamawa emerging model for Nigeria, says PSN

By Bianca Iboma -Emefu

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has thrown its weight behind Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, commending what it described as a sweeping transformation of healthcare delivery and infrastructure in the state.

Its president, Ayuba Tanko, gave the endorsement on arrival in Yola, declaring that the scale of reforms under the Fintiri administration has repositioned Adamawa as a growing reference point for health sector development in Nigeria.

Tanko said the governor’s investments in medical infrastructure and the pharmaceutical value chain were not only improving service delivery but also restoring confidence in the nation’s healthcare system.

“I sincerely commend the governor for his foresight in driving economic growth through infrastructural excellence,” he said, noting that the rapid pace of development has transformed Yola into a modern urban hub with a functional and evolving health system.”

The PSN President added that the standard of facilities in the state could help reverse medical skepticism among Nigerians, urging other state governments to emulate what he termed the “Fintiri model” by prioritising healthcare as a cornerstone of development.

Backing the position, former PSN President and lead speaker at the colloquium, Olumide Akintayo, said any government that places premium on healthcare demonstrates a clear understanding of its responsibility to safeguard lives.

According to him, a strong pharmaceutical sector remains the backbone of an effective health system, describing Fintiri as a “pro-pharmaceutical leader” committed to both precision and compassion in governance.

Also speaking, keynote speaker and immediate past PSN President, Cyril Usifoh, attributed the successful hosting of the high-level colloquium to the enabling environment created by the state government, noting that Adamawa has shown capacity to host top-tier scientific engagements.

On the government side, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Pharmaceutical Matters, Nwaka Ohuama, said ongoing reforms are strategically designed to position the state as a sub-Saharan hub for medical tourism.

“We are not just treating patients; we are building a global healthcare brand,” he said, adding that the administration is delivering on its promises through visible improvements across the state.

Governor Fintiri, in his remarks, assured the PSN delegation of the state’s readiness to partner with the Society to deliver a seamless and world-class conference, reflecting Adamawa’s growing profile in healthcare and infrastructure.

The PSN leadership reaffirmed its commitment to support the administration’s efforts in strengthening access to safe, quality medicines, expressing optimism that sustained reforms would drive further growth and prosperity in the state.