PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, ONDO STATE BRANCH, MINUTE OF MEETING HELD ON 23RD JANUARY 2025

PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, ONDO STATE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON THE 23^RD OF JANUARY, 2025.

(1.0) ATTENDANCE:

S/N	NAMES	PLACE OF WORK	PHONE
1	Pharm. Babalola Osabiya Taiwo	BOT PHARMACY	08135606755
2	Olori (Pharm) J.O AKANDE  FPSN	JULIEBOLAKIT RX	08033892024
3	Pharm. Adebayo Idowu	MARC – IDOWU	08033828917
4	Pharm. Tayawa Stephen	NORAX PHARMACY	07063861754
5	Pharm. (Mrs) Opeyemi Adeleke Collins	ODCHC	08034413847
6	Dr. (Pharm) Akinyemi Felix	FEGTOCHI PHARM	08037145492
7	Pharm. Ugwoke Ogochukwu	ANAROH PHARMACY	08067286242
8	Pharm. Adebayo Taye David	HEALTH WATER	07046302554
9	Pharm. Issa Onimisi	HEALTH WATER	08135361983
10	Pharm. Adekunle Oyindamola	DE-CHRIS PHARMACY	08072978302
11	Pharm. Favour Adama	TIMES PHARMACY	08166930094
12	Pharm. Lubi Funakpo	ODHCMA	08053302012
13	Pharm. Soriwei Miyen	SAM CHUKS RX	07058301591
14	Pharm. Tanro Akpoebi Pedro	EASTERNBULL RX	08169594112
15	Pharm. Shop Tamaraumienmene	UCHECARE RX	07033223694
16	Pharm. Kingsley Anyama	BECKA PHARMACY	08033127314
17	Pharm. Babalola Opeyemi Faith	EMMAYEMI ROYAL RX	07032827223
18	Pharm. A. Adeniyi	BAMASK PHARMACY	08032307690
19	Pharm. Kokowei Etimodinmo	GH ORE	08051730574
20	Pharm. Charles Nnamdi	SUNPHILL PHARMACY	08033695526
21	Pharm. Oridupa Moses	FERMITH PHARMACY	08038057276
22	Pharm. Adeleke Ayobami	GODMAN PHARMACY	08033713056
23	Pharm. Ilegbusi Olatokunbo	TUFLAK PHARMACY	07069250763
24	Pharm. Obanor Ben	CONVENANT HEALTH	07030685695
25	Pharm. Adeyemi .M	DMA	08060656880
26	Pharm. Ayenopin Oluwanbe	DMA	08160702404
27	Pharm. Mubarak Okikiola	RANBANY	09124737321
28	Pharm. Adebiri Igbagboyemi	DRUGFILED	08161605505
29	Pharm. Otie Loveth	BEKO	07034970827
30	Pharm. Junaid Kunle	MAK-JAY Pharmacy	08066545760
31	Pharm. Oladapo Fadekemi	SMOH	08140972181
32	Pharm. Adeolu E. Titus	SSH OKE ARO AKURE	08164514958
33	Pharm. Modupe A.A	CONSULATE PHARMACY	07083314421
34	Pharm. Oladimeji S.O	FUTA HEALTH CENTRE	08030727778
35	Pharm. Ogunmodede M.O	UNIMEDTH, AKURE	08035654008
36	Pharm. Aminu B.A	UNIMEDTH, AKURE	08168377539
37	Pharm. Abubakar Usman	TAPO PHARMACY	08062947398
38	Pharm. Miesagha Princess	JOVIMED PHARMACY	07039631641
39	Pharm. Obi Emmanuel. O	FMC OWO	08102463345
40	Pharm. Apeh Solomon. O	First Oasis Pharmacy	07063764221
41	Pharm. Ekujumi Kolawole	SMOH	08135362173
42	Pharm. Folusho Tolulope	SSH, Akure	08035743318
43	Pharm. Alegbe Darius Osazuwa	Tisco Akure	08133119163
44	Pharm. (Mrs) B. Y Bodede	FMC Owo	08033860813
45	Pharm. Kolawole Oluwatemi	ODCHC, Akure	07038330124
46	Pharm. Hilary Onwuchuruba	Hilcare Pharmacy	08036272459
47	Pharm. Orishawo Hiltor .O	FMC OWO	09056166635
48	Pharm. Chukwuwemeka Okwo	Akure	08067907971
49	Pharm. Adebayo Femi Johnson	FMC OWO	09032136089
50	Pharm. Adeyeye Fleix .A	FMC OWO	09037778881
51	Pharm. Sulatman Afeez. O	FMC OWO	08038615909
52	Pharm. Komolafe. A	FMC OWO	08033840910
53	Pharm. Olomosusi .N	FMC OWO	08034651649
54	Pharm. Babatunde Kehinde	SMOH	08107974897
55	Pharm. Beauty Ehis	AKURE	07057209596
56	Pharm. Ogunsona O.M	FMC OWO	08033849796
57	Pharm. (Mrs) Bolade Adeyanju	AKURE	08034614657
58	Pharm. (Mrs) Akwuba C.B	UNIMEDTH	08034100823
59	Pharm. S.A Oladeji	FMC OWO	08161248909
60	Pharm. Sayo G.O	OSPHCDA	08033798954
61	Pharm. Fagbemi E.B	AKURE NORTH LG	08103964232
62	Pharm. Orimoloye Oluwaseun T.	HEALTH TECH	07066276616

(2.0) OPENING PRAYER:The opening prayer was said by Pharm. Kola Ekujumi at 12:24 PM

(3.0) PHARMACY ANTHEM: The pharmacy anthem was led by Pharm. S.O Adekola.

(4.0) WELCOME REMARKS: The chairman Pharmacist B.O Taiwo appreciated the gathering. He extended his heartfelt wishes for a prosperous new year for all pharmacist in the state. He invited past chairmen of PSN to the podium. He reiterated that this will be the practice of honouring our past leaders at each meeting said this will be practice of honouring our past leaders at each meeting. He also said executives will be present on the podium henceforth.

(5.0) READING, CORRECTION AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
The agenda was read by the secretary Pharm. Orimoloye Oluwaseun and thereafter the motion for adoption was moved by Pharm. S.O Adekola and seconded by Pharm. Kola Ekujumi

(6.0) APOLOGIES:
Pharm. (Mrs) B.D Oluwatayo Omotoyinbo FPSN.

(7.0) READING, CORRECTION AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING:
The minutes of the last meeting was read by the secretary and the following corrections were made
(a) ATTENDANCE: The suffix FPSN should be included to the names on numbers 9 and 10 on the attendance
(b) 5.0 APOLOGY (Names correction) – The name is Pharm (Mrs) Bosede Oluwatayo Omotoyinbo FPSN not Pharm. Bosede Omotoyinbo FPSN
(C) 7.4  Football match (Name correction) NAPA- The Nigerian association of pharmacists in Academia not Nigerian Association of Academic pharmacists is the correct iteration.

(d) 11.0 (MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT) Name correction: Pharm. Esther Olaoluwa is the full name not pharm. Esther.

(8.0) MOTION FOR ADOPTION:
The motion for adoption of the minutes of the last meeting was moved by Pharm. Samuel O. Adekola and it was seconded by Pharm. S.O Oladimeji

(9.0) MATTERS ARISING :
9..1 CONFERENCE UPDATES
Pharm. Kola Ekujumi Admonished the executives to prepare early for the national conference coming up at KANO, He suggested the creation of a transportation committee to facilitate transportation to the venue.

(10.0) BUSINESS OF THE DAY
(10.1) PSN BUS PROJECT:
The chairman intimated the house on the decision of the executives to pursue a bus project. He stressed the dire need for the project and also highlighted the positive feedback the executives received since the initiation of this proposal from the members.
The executives will leave no stone unturned to bring about the realization of the project.
We are currently working on a dedicated account for the project.
The chairman used this opportunity to appreciate all the heads of constituent technical groups of PSN, Distinguished fellows of the society in the state and past state chairmen. He used Olori Wemimo Akande FPSN, Pharm. S.O Adekola, Pharm. Kunle Ashaolu FPSN and current state chairs of AHAPN and ACPN as relevant points of reference.

(10.2) COUNCIL REPORTS:
PSN COUNCIL MEETING/ INAUGURATION / INVESTITURE OF NEW FELLOWS OF THE PSN
The inauguration of the new PSN national president / Investiture of new fellow of the PSN will come up on the 28^th of February 2025 at Abuja, While the council meeting will hold on the 27^th of February also at Abuja.
The three newly nominated fellows of the state in person of Pharm S.O Adekola, Pharm Kayode Ogunsulire and Pharm B.O Taiwo will be present at the event.
The state has requested for more fellows from the council.

(10.2.1) PCN REPORTS
The registrar has asked for the cooperation from the states and he explained how logistics have hampered the smooth implementation of their duties.

(10.2.2) INCREMENT IN PSN DUES
The council has stated that any increment in dues at subnational level including national bodies of technical groups of PSN must be duly communicated to and approved by PSN council.

(10.3) PUBLIC HEARING ON UNIMEDTH BILL
The representatives of the society including state executives, fellows, past chairmen and leaders of technical groups attended the hearing at the assembly complex.

The current erroneous provision of having a succession of physicians as the head of the institution was properly addressed.

A follow up has been made and the document (bill) will be made available once we have accessed it.
The University remains University of Medical Sciences as the proposal for a name change to the University of Health Sciences was not admitted.
The Nigerian association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) appreciated our effort and also intend to pay us a visit in the near future.
A missive has been sent to the executive Governor of Ondo state on the issue.

(11.0) TECHNICAL GROUP REPORT
(11.1) ACPN: The state chairman, Pharm Adetunji Solomon, Emphasized the following.
(a) Training will commence at all ACPN meetings from henceforth.
(b) Members of ACPN are to make use of their whatsapp group to facilitate the prevention of losses on products that have a close date of expiration.
  They were encouraged to upload the products early on the group so that other members might be of help to them.
(c) A data bank for ACPN members is on the way.

(11.2) AHAPN:
 The state chairman Pharm. Fagbemi reiterated the following
(a) SALARY ISSUES: The CONHESS 2023 adjustment is currently before Mr. Governor. The association is working with Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (state chapter) in negotiation. Good news is expected soon.

(b) DEDUCTIONS/ REGISTRATION FOR 2025:
The resolution at the just concluded meeting was
(i) Members deductions for 2024 will be paid directly to pharmagateway and the remaining amount to complete the dues will be made by members individually.
(ii) Members deductions for 2025 will be used for 2026 registration.
(iii) The national body recently increased national dues to #15,000 and also introduced #10,000 as defense fees.

(c) TURN OUT FOR MEETINGS:
He encouraged members of the association to turn out for meetings regularly.

(12.0) ZONAL REPORTS
(12.1)  AKURE ZONE
 The coordinator, Pharm Adeolu Titus stated the points highlighted below
(12.1.1) PSN COOPERATIVE: The PSN cooperative is on solid footing, He invited Pharm. Kunle Ashaolu FPSN to enlighten the house on the modus operandi of the cooperative society and the attendant benefits.

Pharm. Kunle Ashaolu encouraged members to join and be consistent. Two thousand naira is required for registration along with a statutory payment of #500 naira monthly. Members can decide the amount to contribute and they can access double that amount in six months.
(12.2) ONDO ZONE – NO REPORT
(12.3) AKOKO ZONE – NO REPORT
(12.4) OWO ZONE – NO REPORT
(12.5) OKITIPUPA ZONE – NO REPORT

The PSN chairman Pharm B.O Taiwo said the executive is looking at ways to further strengthen the zones and also encourage zonal coordinators to do more.

(13.0) YPG INAUGURATION
The inauguration proceeded smoothly, the former executives were applauded for a job well done.
The outgoing coordinator, Pharm. Adamolekun Tolu appreciated the PSN executive for making her tenure a success. She sought support for the incoming executives from all members.

The new executives were sworn in by the chairman who administered the oath of office.
Pharm. Okikiola is the new YPG Coordinator.

(14.0) AOB:
(14.1) APPRECIATION

Pharm (Mrs) F.C Oluwatimilehin FPSN appreciated Akure zone members for their contributions towards the success of the meeting

Pharm (Mrs) Olubunmi Oke FPSN is currently having an occasion in Ekiti, She sends her greetings.
Pharm. Akwuba Chinwe appreciated the house for the successful wedding ceremony of her son held at south east.

(14.2) ENGAGEMENT WITH TCAM
 The director Pharm Kola Ekujumi encouraged those with interest in herbal research to engage with the department.

(15.0) ADJOURNMENT / CLOSING
(15.1) CLOSING REMARKS
The chairman appreciated all for coming to the meeting
(15.2) MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT
The motion for adjournment was moved by Olori Wemimo Akande FPSN and seconded by Pharm. Kunle Ashaolu FPSN.
(15.3) CLOSING PRAYER
The meeting closed with the grace said in unison at 1:58 PM