The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, has advocated Community Pharmacist Assessment and Career Progression Institute, CPACPI, initiative to strengthen professional confidence, and improve job satisfaction in the healthcare sector.

Acknowledging the recent Global Recognition for the Initiative at the Stakeholders Engagement Meeting held in Abuja, the National Chairman of the Association, Pharm. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh, said that community pharmacists remain the most accessible healthcare professionals, noting that nearly 60 per cent of patients seek help from pharmacists before visiting hospitals.

He said the CPACPI initiative is designed to evaluate, support, and elevate community pharmacy practice, while rewarding competence, strengthening professional confidence, and improving job satisfaction across the sector.

Dr. Iyeseun Asieba, Chairman, Board of the CPACPI, highlighted the urgent need to mobilize the health sector potential in Nigeria at the time of growing professional overseas migration trend, widely referred to as the Japa Syndrome.

According to her, transforming community pharmacies into clinical health hubs through targeted investments in training, infrastructure, and professional development would enable Nigeria not only to strengthen its healthcare delivery system but to also to exceed global standards in pharmacy practice.