… Governor AbdulRazaq’s support restores training opportunities lost for two decades

Kwara State has achieved a major milestone in healthcare development as seven (7) state hospital pharmacy departments have secured accreditation from the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) to operate as internship training centers for graduate pharmacists.

The accreditation follows Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s approval and full support for the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB) to seek the re-accreditation of pharmacy departments, which had been lost for over 20 years.

Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, the Executive Secretary of KW-HMB, described the process as long and rigorous, involving an inspection of facilities by the PCN accreditation team. He expressed joy over the success, stating that Kwara State can now resume training intern pharmacists from all pharmacy schools in Nigeria.

He emphasized that strict due diligence was followed throughout the process, ensuring all facilities met the necessary preconditions before receiving approval.

“This marks a significant boost for the health sector under the current administration, which will help bridge our manpower gaps,” Dr. Malik said.

He assured residents of the state that the Board will actively monitor all accredited facilities to maintain high standards in healthcare service delivery. He also revealed that efforts are underway to secure accreditation for the training of intern nurses and medical laboratory scientists.

Among the accredited facilities are General Hospital, Patigi; General Hospital, Offa; Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH); and Civil Service Hospital, Ilorin. Others include Aisha Buhari Mother & Child Hospital, Sobi Specialist Hospital, Children’s Specialist Hospital, and the Kwara State Essential Drugs Project.