Aisha Buhari
Speaking while receiving members of Association of Lady Pharmacists
(ALP) on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, wife of the
President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, urged pharmacists to play their part in
controlling the spread of drug abuse in the country.
According to a statement by her media aide, Suleiman Haruna, Mrs.
Buhari deplored the frequent abuse of some prescription drugs especially
by women and youths, which has led to the destruction of the lives of
millions of victims and called on the members of this association to
play their part in the ongoing effort to protect women and youths from
drug abuse.
“Government has done well by banning importation of codeine for
the preparation of cough syrups as well as retailing of codeine
containing cough syrups without prescription.
“There is the need for pharmacists to comply with the
enforcement directive. Lady Pharmacists as mothers, have a special role
in protecting women and youths against drug abuse,” she said.
Mrs. Buhari extolled members of the pharmaceutical profession for
their role in research, production and dispensing of medicines that cure
diseases and save lives.