…Established a tablet manufacturing factory
…Building an automatic line for the production of preservatives, disinfectants, and reagents
… Indexed official scientific publications of Dora Akunyili University of Pharmacy
As frontline healthcare workers, pharmacists are called upon to become more than just dispensers of medicines, they are advocates for better health and well-being.
This statement was made on Wednesday by the Vice-Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria, Professor Lawrence Ikechukwu Ezeminie, during the opening ceremony of the 13th Oath and Matriculation Ceremony of the 2022/23 Dora University Faculty of Pharmacy graduates. included in the words. Akunyili University of Pharmacy.
Professor Lawrence emphasized that while addressing the inducted freshmen at the Igbinedion University Auditorium, When you step into the world of pharmacy, accept the responsibility that comes with it. You are entrusted with someone else's well-being, and each prescription you fill carries the weight of someone's health and hopes.
“Remember, your education doesn't end here. Evolve, adapt, and embrace the continuous learning that defines a good pharmacist. It is being
“Therefore, I urge you to make an impact on the world wherever you are and be good ambassadors for the university.”
Regarding research and development, Professor Lawrence pointed out that the university management provides research grants to several research centers located within the Faculty of Pharmacy.
“The university has research collaborations with various research institutes and institutions, most recently with the University of Lusofona in Portugal.
“This collaboration will include student exchange, collaboration and training, as well as joint research in the development of therapeutics for the management of human and animal-related diseases,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor added: “The university recently established a tablet manufacturing plant within the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology in the Faculty of Pharmacy.
“The facility is designed for both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, ready-to-prepare and tablet (OTC) production to meet the local needs of Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital (IUTH) and the university’s host community. It has been.”
Thank you Your Highness. His Excellency the President, Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawalu Igbinedion, Attorney-General Esama of the Kingdom of Benin, Professor Okada and Professor Lawrence, whose great foresight led to the establishment of Igbinedion University, further stated: For the production of preservatives, disinfectants and reagents.
“This will further strengthen our teaching and research to meet the immediate sterility needs of the University Teaching Hospital and other healthcare institutions in Edo State.”
The vice president congratulated the graduates and said: Become an advocate for the best health and well-being, not just a provider of medicine. ”
At the outset of his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Professor Ighodalo Igbe, congratulated the children and the esteemed parents who have graduated from the ward, saying that today is truly a day of celebration and enrichment for them. said.
“Your unwavering emotional, spiritual, and financial support has been an essential pillar in facilitating the academic journey of these outstanding individuals currently on the verge of becoming pharmacists.” said Professor Igbe.
The Dean of Pharmacy spoke about the significant developmental strides the university has recently made towards maintaining high standards in education, research and staff development, stating that “The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree program is a partnership between the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree program. We are fully certified by both.” ) and the National Universities Commission (NUC).
“We are pleased to announce that the NUC has approved the opening of the Doctor of Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy) program for the University 2021/2022 session. The initial intake of students into the Doctor of Pharmacy program is now at the level of 200.”
Professor Igbe further added, “The University is pleased to announce that the IUO Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the official scientific publication of Igbinedion University Dora Akunyili College of Pharmacy, is indexed and now available on AJOL (African Journal Online). I am pleased to announce this,” he added.
“This journal is dedicated to promoting the rapid dissemination of research findings in pharmaceutical and related fields.”
In a lecture on the theme “Optimization of Pharmacy Services in the Nigerian Health System: A Hyper-Collaborative Approach”, guest speaker Paul Osogbe Enebeli, Director, Pharm. emphasized training and retraining of pharmacists.
The highlight of the ceremony was the administration of oath to the 101 inductees by the Registrar of the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). Mr. Ibrahim B. Ahmed, for the awarding of Provisional Registration Certificate to the graduating class and for the awarding of his PCN award/certificate to the best graduating (first class) student, Chioma C Agetua (CGPA-4,67).
The prestigious Igbinedion University, located in Okada, Edo State, was established in 1999 as Nigeria's top and leading private university.
