JAPA: PCN ADVISES STUDENTS PURSUING ADMISSION OVERSEAS, “DON’T WASTE YOUR PARENTS’ MONEY.”

Babatunji Wusu –

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, PCN, Registrar, Pharmacist Ibrahim Babasheu, has advised Nigerian students who wish to study overseas to consult with the organization before to making unnecessary trips outside.

He said that the organization keeps track of overseas establishments that are accredited to teach pharmacists and that entry to schools lacking the necessary accreditation must first undergo a suitable orientation.

He made this statement on Tuesday during the induction/convocation event for Mercy College of Health Sciences and Technology’s pharmacy technician and public health technician programs in Iwo, Osun State.

Pharmacist Adenike Ogunlola, the Council’s Southwest Coordinator, spoke on behalf of the organization and cautioned students against wasting their time and money by obtaining degrees from neighboring West African nations.

“Avoid traveling to Benin Republic, Togo, Cameroon, and other countries in search of higher education; doing so would be a waste of time and money. Foreign degrees must be obtained from PCN-approved universities.

“The PCN is aware that many Pharmacy Technicians travel abroad to pursue additional education. In fact, the PCN is in favor of such and has nothing against it. But you have to do this in PCN-approved facilities. As a result, before accepting admission, you are urged to verify the status of the institution to which you wish to apply for additional education. For information on the status of foreign institutions, you may always contact the PCN offices or website,” he stated.

Prior to this, Professor Ajibade Lawal, who chaired the induction event, advised participants to scrupulously follow professional ethics in an effort to outperform their peers.

He asserts that medical school requires bravery, particularly to avoid shrewd behavior that could damage the reputation of both their organization and the professional association to which they belonged.