As part of efforts to address the rising cases of cancer deaths in Nigeria, a renowned cancer researcher and Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Maiduguri, who is currently exploring different Nigerian plants for cancer therapy research, Prof. Isa Marte Hussaini, has urged the Federal Government to invest in and fund cancer research. A former Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Maiduguri, Hussaini said his research team has identified some Nigerian medicinal plants that showed more promise than the current drugs used in the treatment of cancer. The scientist who was the keynote speaker at the 2017 Investiture of New Fellows of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy held in Lagos recently, stressed that research which, he said, requires huge funding, remained the only way to find cure for cancer. He expressed displeasure over government’s lack of interest and funding for cancer research, which he said was worsening the cancer situation in Nigeria. His words: “Inadequate funding is still a big challenge for research and development in Nigeria, as well as lack of constant power supply and non-availability of reagents which we have to buy from US and UK. We need more research grants in our country; it is not about the personnel but the tools to work with.” Commenting on the investiture of the new fellows, President, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, said “Individuals we are today inducting into our ranks are those with a strong passion for scientific research. Private Daily Times Insider Enter your details to get access to our private insider club These are tested professionals who appreciate the value of research in fast-tracking the social and economic progress of societies.” He described pharmacy as the bedrock of effective healthcare delivery in the country and the most trusted healthcare provider as well as a driving force behind the discovery of new drugs. On his part, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, (PSN), Ahmed Yakasai, said the body was committed to making Nigeria the hub of pharmaceutical production and research in Africa. “Through a well-tailored plan which we have broken down to short, medium and long-term plan, we are looking to promote pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria and examining the possibilities of producing about 70% of what the industry needs especially the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients while importing the remaining 30%”, he said. Nigeria Scientists Urge Federal Government To Fund Cancer Research In Nigeria By Unknown Friday, October 6, 2017 Share Tweet Share Share Email As part of efforts to address the rising cases of cancer deaths in Nigeria, a renowned cancer researcher and Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Maiduguri, who is currently exploring different Nigerian plants for cancer therapy research, Prof. Isa Marte Hussaini, has urged the Federal Government to invest in and fund cancer research. A former Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Maiduguri, Hussaini said his research team has identified some Nigerian medicinal plants that showed more promise than the current drugs used in the treatment of cancer. The scientist who was the keynote speaker at the 2017 Investiture of New Fellows of the Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy held in Lagos recently, stressed that research which, he said, requires huge funding, remained the only way to find cure for cancer. He expressed displeasure over government’s lack of interest and funding for cancer research, which he said was worsening the cancer situation in Nigeria. His words: “Inadequate funding is still a big challenge for research and development in Nigeria, as well as lack of constant power supply and non-availability of reagents which we have to buy from US and UK. We need more research grants in our country; it is not about the personnel but the tools to work with.” Commenting on the investiture of the new fellows, President, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, said “Individuals we are today inducting into our ranks are those with a strong passion for scientific research. Private Daily Times Insider Enter your details to get access to our private insider club These are tested professionals who appreciate the value of research in fast-tracking the social and economic progress of societies.” He described pharmacy as the bedrock of effective healthcare delivery in the country and the most trusted healthcare provider as well as a driving force behind the discovery of new drugs. On his part, President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, (PSN), Ahmed Yakasai, said the body was committed to making Nigeria the hub of pharmaceutical production and research in Africa. “Through a well-tailored plan which we have broken down to short, medium and long-term plan, we are looking to promote pharmaceutical manufacturing in Nigeria and examining the possibilities of producing about 70% of what the industry needs especially the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients while importing the remaining 30%”, he said. No comments Comment Here
