Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector has secured another major international breakthrough as two research abstracts from the Community Pharmacists Assessment and Career Progression Institute, CPACPI, have been accepted for presentation at the 84th International Pharmaceutical Federation, FIP, World Congress in Montreal, Canada, holding from August 30 to September 2, 2026.
The development places Nigerian pharmacy research on the global spotlight and strengthens the growing international recognition of Nigeria’s community pharmacy practice.
The FIP Congress, regarded as the world’s biggest gathering of pharmacy professionals, brings together experts, researchers, policymakers, and healthcare leaders to drive innovation, education, and healthcare advancement.
The latest recognition follows the landmark acceptance of the standardized CPACPI framework by the FIP Community Pharmacy Section at the previous congress in Denmark — an initiative introduced by the National Chairman of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, Pharm. Ambrose Igwekamma Ezeh.
Industry stakeholders say the latest achievement further positions Nigeria as a rising force in evidence-based pharmaceutical reforms, professional development, and healthcare innovation.
The accepted studies will be presented by Dr. Iyeseun Asieba, Chairman of the CPACPI Board, and Pharm. Omokhafe Mary Ashore, National Secretary of ACPN, under the supervision of the Research and Publications Subcommittee led by Prof. Chukwuemeka Ubaka.
One of the research papers titled “The Implementation Gap: Perceived Barriers and External Threats to Community Pharmacists’ Participation in a Career Advancement Scheme in Nigeria” examines systemic and regulatory challenges affecting career growth and workforce development among community pharmacists.
The second study, “Beyond the Counter: Profiling the Early Adopters of a Career Progression Framework among Nigerian Community Pharmacists,” explores the motivations and professional realities of pharmacists embracing the CPACPI framework.
Reacting to the development, the researchers described the acceptance as a strong validation of the innovation, resilience, and research capacity of Nigerian pharmacists on the global stage.
Pharm. Ambrose Ezeh says the recognition aligns with global healthcare transformation goals and will further drive competency development, professional advancement, and stronger patient-centered healthcare systems in Nigeria.
Stakeholders believe the international recognition will boost the global visibility of Nigerian pharmacy practice and reinforce the country’s contribution to pharmaceutical innovation, healthcare reform, and professional excellence.
