PSN Applauds Governor Fintiri's Transformative Leadership in Adamawa
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has expressed profound admiration for the transformative leadership of Adamawa State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, citing a visible revolution in the state's infrastructure and healthcare delivery systems. In a statement delivered during the historic 2026 PSN Colloquium in Yola, PSN President Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim praised the governor's developmental strides as a resounding testament to visionary governance.
Infrastructure and Healthcare Synergy
Ibrahim commended Governor Fintiri for his foresight in ensuring economic growth through infrastructural excellence, noting that the scale of ongoing projects has effectively turned Yola into a city with a difference. He described it as a modern urban hub where strategic infrastructure seamlessly blends with a functional healthcare system, enhancing the quality of life for residents.
The PSN leader further emphasized that the standard of facilities and commitment seen in Adamawa will bolster public trust in Nigeria's health system. He expressed a wish that other governors across the federation would emulate this "Fintiri step" by prioritizing healthcare as a vital pillar of state development, underscoring its importance for national progress.
Professional Endorsements and Strategic Vision
The association specifically praised the governor's dedication to sanitizing the healthcare industry, highlighting that his investments in medical infrastructure and the pharmaceutical value chain align perfectly with the profession's vision for a secured health sector. This sentiment was corroborated by Lead Speaker and Past President of the PSN, Pharm. Olumide Akintayo, who remarked that any governor prioritizing healthcare clearly values the lives of the people and understands the fundamental importance of citizen health.
Akintayo emphasized that the pharmaceutical industry is the bedrock of any functional health system, solidifying Fintiri's status as a pro-pharmaceutical leader who acts with precision and compassion. Adding professional weight, Keynote Speaker and Immediate Past President of the PSN, Prof. Cyril Odianose Usifoh, commended the strategic focus of the conference, noting that the gathering of intellectual giants in Yola is a direct result of the enabling environment created by the current administration.
Future Goals and State Commitment
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Pharmaceutical Matters, Pharm. Nwaka Ohuama, explained that the ongoing health sector reforms are strategically aligned to achieve and position Adamawa as a sub-Saharan hub for medical tourism. He stated, "We are not just treating patients; we are building a global healthcare brand," highlighting the ambitious vision behind the state's initiatives.
Ohuama further noted that the visible progress across Adamawa is the direct fulfillment of promises made by Governor Fintiri to the people, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence that has made Yola a premier destination for professional gatherings. In his remarks, Governor Fintiri assured the PSN delegation that the state will work closely with the Society to deliver a hitch-free, world-class conference, reflecting Adamawa's reputation for hospitality and capacity.
