Coordinator KSADP:Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Gama


Date: September 13, 2024

Venue: Faculty board room

Time: 10:00am

The Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), Bayero University Kano Chapter, hosted a seminar with KSADP on "The Role of Pharmacists in Agro-Pastoral Development."

Program Highlights

The seminar began with an opening prayer, followed by a welcome address from the Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Goodwill messages were delivered by:

- Pharm Suleiman Danladi (phD), The Sub Dean Academics Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and

- Prof. Shamsuddeen, Dean of Student Affairs

Keynote Presentation

Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Gama presented the keynote address, highlighting various opportunities for pharmacists to collaborate with agro-pastoral development initiatives. He emphasized potential areas of collaboration, including:

- Research and development

- Capacity building

- Policy formulation

- Service delivery

Dr. Garba Sale, co-speaker, stressed the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve common goals, citing examples from developed countries. He noted that Nigeria's professionals often work in isolation, hindering progress. He advocated for collaboration among medical doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists, agriculturists, and other experts to drive agro-pastoral development.

Awards and Recognition

Three prestigious awards were presented:

- Award to Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Gama, presented by PANS Executives

- Award to the Dean, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences as "Dean of the Year," presented by Pharmanews Online

- Award to the Sub-Dean, Academics, for Outstanding Contributions, presented by ATTA'AWUN Foundation (Galaxy).

Dean Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, BUK Professor Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai presenting an award to Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Gama

Q&A Session

A Q&A session moderated by Pharm. Sulaiman Danladi (PhD) allowed participants to engage with the speakers.

Additional Remarks

Pharmacist Kabir, representing the Director-General, Drugs, Medicine, and Consumables Supply Agency, Kano State, provided additional remarks, emphasizing the agency's support for pharmacists' involvement in agro-pastoral development.

Speaker's Remarks

Sen. Isah Sani Kiyawa (Speaker, Pharmacy Parliament) summarized the key takeaways, highlighting the significance of pharmacists' involvement in agro-pastoral development.

Future Plans and Collaborations

PANS President, Abubakar Haruna Gama, presented plans for future collaborations. Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Gama pledged *₦250,000* to support the association's initiatives. The President expressed gratitude, and Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Gama further donated an additional *₦200,000* on behalf of a friend.

Vote of Thanks

Musa Salisu (Sec. Gen, PANS) delivered the vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to the speakers, guests, and organizers.

Closing Remarks

Dr. Aisha (PhD), Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, provided closing remarks. She thanked Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Gama for his generous donation of *₦450,000* to the association and commended the speakers, organizers, and participants. She emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders to drive agro-pastoral development.

The seminar was a resounding success, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among stakeholders.


E-Signed✍️:,

Musa Salees

PANS BUK SEC GEN