By Wasiu Owolewa
The Association of Pharmaceutical Products Marketers of Nigeria, Ekiti state chapter through the Chairman of the planning committee, Dr. Buhari Lateef Oluwafemi has shown their profound appreciation to all the awardees and participants that honoured them with their presence at this year’s Annual General Meeting and Award Presentation which was held on Sunday, 7th December, 2025, at Dave Hotel in Ado-Ekiti.
The Association in its note of gratitude noted that the attendance, engagement, and contributions of the Awardees and Participants were instrumental in making the event a truly resounding success.
Below is the full text of the appreciation message by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, APPMAN 2025 Annual General Meeting and Award Presentation, Dr. Buhari Lateef;
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Dear Esteemed Guests, Partners, and Members,
On behalf of Hon. Peter Ajayi, Chairman of APPMAN, Ekiti State, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to you for honouring us with your presence at the APPMAN Ekiti 2025 Annual General Meeting and Awards Presentation, held on Sunday, 7 December 2025, at Dave Hotel, Ado-Ekiti.
Your attendance, engagement, and contributions were instrumental in making the event a truly resounding success.
We offer special recognition to our distinguished Chairman of the Occasion, Rt. Hon. Aribasoye Stephen, Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, for his unwavering support and gracious presence.
We also deeply appreciate our esteemed guests of honour, whose participation elevated the significance of the event:
– Prof. Habibat Omolara Adubiaro, Secretary to the State Government, ably represented by Mr. Olufemi Joshua Aduloju, SSA, Special Duties
– Dr. John Moyo-Ekundayo, Special Adviser and Director-General, OTSD
– Mrs. Gbenga-Igotun, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health
– Pharm. Olajide Kolawole, General Manager, Drug Centre, EKSUTH
– Pharm. Adenike, South-West Coordinator, Pharmacy Council of Nigeria
– Hon. Engr. Ojo Augustine Oluwatoyin, Chairman, Ado-Ekiti Central LCDA
– Mrs. Stella Dosumu, NAFDAC Coordinator, Ekiti State
– Mr. Aina Sunday Rufus, Ekiti State Commandant, NDLEA
– Pharm. Benson Ochuko Maxwell, Coordinator, PCN Ondo State
– Mr. Toba Fatunla, Master of Ceremony and Special Assistant to the Governor on Service Delivery, OTSD
Your presence reflects a collective commitment to strengthening governance, healthcare delivery, and community service across Ekiti State.
We also extend special appreciation to our resource persons for their invaluable contributions:
Prof. Idowu Ade-Ojo, Mr. Femi Olatiilu (Tax Consultant and National PRO, APPMAN), Dr. Omotosho, and Prophet Calistus Edigbo, CEO of Kanada Pharmacy.
Your expertise and dedication ensured the depth and success of this year’s Annual General Meeting.
Our gratitude also goes to other dignitaries and partners who graced the occasion, including:
– Pharm. Akin Peter Adewale, Chairman, ACPN Ekiti State
– Pharm. Fasuba Olukayode, representative of Young Pharmacists Group (PSN-YPG), Ekiti State
* Representatives of the Central Medical Store, EKSUTH
– Mr. Ogunyemi Kehinde (OTSD)
– Mr. Kunle Omoniyi, Director of Finance (OTSD)
– Mr. Adenijo (OTSD)
– Our media team, DJ, caterers, and the dedicated staff of Dave Hotel, Ado-Ekiti
We sincerely appreciate your cooperation and contributions.
To the entire APPMAN Executive Council, our devoted members, and all partners—thank you for your unwavering support and for entrusting us with the responsibility to serve. It has been an honour to contribute to the progress and excellence of our association.
We look forward to sustaining this shared journey as we build a stronger, more vibrant pharmaceutical community in Ekiti State.
With deep gratitude,
Dr. Buhari Lateef Oluwafemi
Chairman, Planning Committee
APPMAN Ekiti State