FRIDAY- 13th August, 2021: In preparation for the 40th Anniversary Celebration and Annual National Scientific Conference, the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) executives, on Thursday 12th August paid a historic visit to His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr). Hameed Adekunle Makama, Tegbosun III, Olowu of Owu Kuta.
ACPN National Chairman, Dr. Samuel O. Adekola DSA MAW who led other executive to the palace described the visit as a formal recognition to the royal father and to formally inform the monarch of the association’s intent to present a meritorious award to His Royal Majesty Oba Dr Hameed Adekunle Makama, Tegbosun III Olowu of Owu Kuta.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
His Royal Highness in his response appreciated the executive of ACPN for the visit, he described the community pharmacists as reputable stakeholders in the country that are highly respected because of their impacts in our society.
He accepted to honour their invitation and pledged to work with the association in all ramifications.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
The Monarch noted that though he has been opportune to receive numerous awards but he considered the ACPN as important and second to none as a result of the ACPN reputation nationwide.
His Royal Highness noted that he is looking forward to ways which he can contribute immensely to the association long before the courtesy visit which he described as God chosen moment.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Highlight of the visit was the National Chairman of ACPN, Dr. Samuel O.Adekola DSA MAW presentation of the 40th Anniversary souvenir to His Royal Majesty. Adekola further stated that as part of the association mandates to place Community Pharmacy practice in an enviable position in the health delivery system in Nigeria, the association primary aim is to bring the profession closer to the grassroot.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Present during the visit are His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Hameed Adekunle Makama, the Olowu of Owu Kuta, Dr. Samuel O. Adekola DSA MAW, the National Chairman of ACPN, Pharm. Ambrose Ezeh MAW, National Secretary of ACPN,Pharm. (Mrs.) Omokhafe Ashore, the National Treasurer of ACPN, Pharm. Prince Olufemi I. Adebayo, ACPN MemberBoard of Trustee (BOT),Hon. Craig Segun Adedipe, Consultant to ACPN.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
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ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
ACPN Executives visits Olowu of Owu Kuta ahead of the 40th Anniversary Celebration.
Recall that CEOAFRICA had earlier reported that ACPN 40th Anniversary and Annual National Scientific Conferenceis scheduled to take place at the Conference Hotel, Abeokuta, Ogun State, with theme “Abuja Declaration: Equipping Community Pharmacists for Universal Health Coverage.”
Expected at the 40th Anniversary celebration are the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun as the Special Guest of Honour, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife as the Royal Father of the Day, Dr. (Mrs.) Dere Awosika, the Chairman of Access Bank Plc as the Chairman Opening Ceremony, Prof. Lere Baale FSPN, CEO Business School Netherlands as the Keynote Speaker, and Pharm. Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, National President of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria as the Chief Host, Dr. Samuel O. Adekola DSA MAW, the National Chairman of ACPN as the Host, and many other dignitaries from all works of life are expected at the anniversary.
