The group, an affiliate of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), said the development is not only an invitation for chaos in the health sector, but also capable of destabilising the nation’s already fragile healthcare system.
Chairman of YPG, Tekena George, in a document argued that the passage of a bill to establish a separate Pharmaceutical Technologist and Pharmacy Technician Regulatory Council is counterproductive as it “contradicts the unified and comprehensive regulatory framework embodied in the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria(PSN) Act and poses significant risks to the quality and safety of pharmaceutical services in Nigeria.”
He described the development as a “shocking failure of legislative action” by a few of the Honourable members present at a session chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu to pass the bill.