(L-R): PSN Kano Chairman, Dr. Murtala Umar; Kano Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa; and PSN National President, Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim 




The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has honoured the Executive Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, with the “Healthcare Governor of the Year” award in recognition of his administration’s outstanding commitment to healthcare delivery and support for the pharmacy profession.

The recognition took place on the second day of the 2025 PSN Annual National Conference, DABO’25, held at the Convocation Arena, Bayero University, Kano.

Governor Yusuf, who was represented by the Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa, received the award on behalf of the state government. In his remarks, Alhaji Musa highlighted several milestones achieved by the current administration in strengthening the healthcare system across the state.

He noted that under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, the government has embarked on the comprehensive remodeling of general hospitals and primary healthcare centres to improve service delivery and infrastructure. He further revealed that the availability of essential drugs in public health facilities has witnessed a remarkable increase — rising from 36% in 2023 to an impressive 97% in 2025.

“This achievement reflects our administration’s dedication to ensuring that every citizen of Kano State has access to quality and affordable healthcare,” Alhaji Musa stated on behalf of the Governor.

Presenting the award, the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, commended the Kano State Governor for his unwavering support to the Society and the overall success of the ongoing PSN Conference.

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He expressed appreciation for the government’s continued collaboration with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in advancing the health and wellbeing of the people of Kano State.



The recognition of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as “Healthcare Governor of the Year” stands as a testament to his administration’s vision and dedication to providing accessible, quality healthcare for all residents of Kano State.

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