DEFINITION OF TERMS

Pharmacist: a pharmacy graduate who is registered and licensed to practice by PCN

Pharmacy Technician: is a graduate of college / school of Health Technology who has
successfully passed Pharmacy Technician Training program in an institution approved by the
council
Certificate Pharmacy Technician: is a graduate of college / school of Health Technology who
has successfully undergone Pharmacy Technician Training program in an institution approved by
the council and has successfully passed the National pre certification examination (NPEC). Such
person must be registered by the PCN and licensed to practice.
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF A PHARMACIST

Pharmacists are responsible for:

 the quality of medicines supplied to patients

 ensuring that the supply of medicines is within the law
 ensuring that the medicines prescribed to patients are suitable
 advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and
answering patients' questions.
 supervise the medicines supply chain and ensure pharmacy premises and systems are fit for
purpose
 advise other healthcare professionals about safe and effective medicines use, and safe and
secure supply of medicines
 respond to patients' symptoms and advise on medicines for sale in pharmacies
 provide services to patients, such as smoking cessation, blood pressure measurement and
cholesterol management
 supervise the production and preparation of medicines and assessments of quality of
medicines before they are supplied to patients from pharmaceutical manufacturers.
 They play an essential role in educating patients about using or administering their
medications. Likewise, they serve as a “final check” to ensure that doses are correct and that
a patient will not experience negative or harmful drug interactions.
 Verifying dosage on medications prescribed by health care providers

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 Preparing prescriptions according to prescriber instructions
 Ensuring whether or not a particular medication will interact with other medications used by
the patient
 Verifying that the patient is not otherwise at risk of adverse reactions caused by a
prescription
 Educating patients about how and when to take or administer the prescription
 Advising patients about potential side effects of medication and answering any questions
they may have
 Administering various vaccinations, such as flu shots
 Oversee and manage pharmacy interns and technicians
 Basic record-keeping and administrative tasks, as required

ROLES OF PHARMACIST TECHNICIAN IN COMMUNITY PHARMACY PRACTICE

 Assist in store management and inventory control

 Record prescription order, interpret and dispense prescription
 Counseling of patients
 Packaging and labeling
 Help in extemporaneous preparations
 Provision of drug information/ health tips to the community
 Perform administrative function as assigned by the Pharmacist
 Keep drug inventory
 Assist in documentation
 Seek assistance or refer situation to the Pharmacists that falls beyond the scope of his/her
practice or personal competencies
 Assist in billing and re imbursement (NHIS)
 Ensuring the cleanliness of the environment
 Assist in organization of community health talk
 Re-enforce the availability of the Pharmacy for discussion or recommendations
 Help to manage the Pharmacy environment to ensure safety cleanliness, quality and integrity
of the drugs

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 Recognize and work within their scope of practice and limit
 They help document problems reported by the patient for Pharmacovigilance use.

ROLES OF PHARMACIST TECHNICIAN IN HOSPTIAL PHARMACY PRACTICE

 Assist in store management and inventory control

 Record prescription order, interpret and dispense prescription
 Counseling of patients
 Packaging and labeling
 Help in extemporaneous preparations
 Provision of drug information/ health tips to the community
 Supply drugs to wards ie, assist in Unit Dose Dispensing
 Perform administrative function as assigned by the Pharmacist
 Assist in documentation
 Seek assistance or refer situation to the Pharmacists that falls beyond the scope of his/her
practice or personal competencies
 Assist in billing and re imbursement in the hospital (NHIS)
 Ensuring the cleanliness of the environment

LEGAL LIMITATION OF A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

The limitations of a pharmacy technician are as follows:

 Pharmacy technician are not allowed to handle or dispense controlled substances

 Pharmacy technicians are only under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist to handle and
dispense prescription medications.

LEGAL DEFINITION OF POISON

A poison is any substances even in a very small amount is dangerous to living organism that if
applied internally or externally, destroy the action of vital function or prevent the continuance of
life.

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHARMACY TECHNICIAN AND OTHER HEALTH
WORKERS AND PATIENTS

A pharmacy technician in Nigeria can work in different health institutions. They work in various
private, state, and federal hospitals. Some work in community pharmacies, pharmaceutical
industries, pharmacy agencies, military health facilities, prisons, and primary health care centers.
As the bridge between the pharmacy, the provider, and the patient, it’s essential for pharmacy
technicians to develop and maintain good relationships with everyone involved in a patient’s
care.

Good communication is perhaps more important in healthcare than in any other field. Quality
care only happens when providers, clinicians and pharmacies all communicate clearly and
effectively with the patient, with other healthcare providers and, most importantly, within their
own teams thus effective communication is vital for Pharmacy Technicians. When
communication breaks down, it can cause serious patient safety issues. Pharmacy teams are no
exception; as the bridge between the pharmacist and the patient, it’s especially important for
pharmacy technicians to develop good communication skills. Communication plays an important
role in a pharmacy technician’s essential duties as it helps in relationship building. Pharmacy
technicians play a key role in shaping the patient’s experience, which is why their
communication skills need to be top-notch.

You must support and assist the pharmacist and other health workers to the best of your abilities,
and value and respect the work of the pharmacist and your co-workers.

As a pharmacy technician, you have a duty to serve the public responsibly. This means that you
maintain a patient’s confidentiality and never disclose their medical information to anyone. You
don’t knowingly distribute medication or medical devices that you believe to be unsafe. You use
your credentials properly and are truthful about your knowledge and experience.

PHARMACY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (PCN)

The Pharmacy practice in Nigeria is regulated by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN). PCN
is a Federal Government parastatal established by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Act 2022,
charged with the responsibility of regulating and controlling pharmacy education, training and

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practice in all aspects and ramifications, including regulating Pharmacy Technicians and Patent
and Proprietary Medicines Vendors (PPMVs). The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) is
responsible for the regulation of pharmacy education, training of pharmacists, licensing of
pharmacists and pharmacy premises (manufacturing, importation, distribution, wholesale, retail,
hospital pharmacy).

Leadership of the PCN

The Governing Council of PCN is made of:

 The Chairman, who shall be a registered pharmacist of not less than fifteen years post–
registration experience, is to be appointed by the Nigeria President on the recommendation of
the Minister;
 A representative of the Federal Ministry of Health, who shall be the Head of the National
Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in the Ministry;
 The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria;
 The Director of the Pharmaceutical Services (or, however, called) of each State Ministry of
Health, including the Federal Capital Territory;
 The Deans of the recognized Faculties of Schools of Pharmacy in Nigeria Universities
 Eight members from each of the States of the Federation, appointed by the Minister on the
recommendation of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, but no State shall, in any event,
be entitled to more than one member.
 One representative of the Armed Forces who shall be a registered pharmacist, and
 The Executive Director of the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Research and
Development.
 The Chairman of PCN holds office for a 3-year term, which can be renewed for additional 3
years (one more term). The PCN chairman presides over the meetings of the Council. The
current chairman of the PCN is Ahmed Tijjani Mora (correct as of Feb. 2022).

 The Registrar of the PCN is the Secretary of the agency, and is tasked with preparing,
maintaining and altering from time to time the register of the names, addresses, approved

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 qualifications of members, pharmacy schools, premises. Also, the registrar specifies the
annual fees to be paid to the council for various services rendered, such as licence
application, renewal. The Registrar of PCN holds office for 4 years and is eligible for a
further 4 years if re-appointed. The former Registrar of the PCN is Pharm NAE Mohammed,
FPSN, FNIM. He handed over to Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed, FPSN, FPCPharm,
FCAI on 7 April, 2022.
 The members of the Governing Council hold office for 3 years. The quorum of the Council
shall be twenty (20).

The membership of the PCN is in two categories: Members and Associate members.

 The Pharmacist Council of Nigeria Disciplinary Tribunal is responsible for tackling any form
of misconduct in the profession. A tribunal consists of the Chairman of the Council and six
other members of the Council appointed by the Council and approved by the Attorney-
General of the Federation. The quorum of the Disciplinary Tribunal shall be four members.
 The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria Investigating Panel is responsible for conducting
preliminary investigation before referring it to the tribunal. The panel is appointed by the
Council and shall consist of four members of the Council and one member who is not a
member of the Council. The quorum of the investigating panel shall be three, all of whom
must be pharmacists.

Functions and Duties of PCN

1. Establish and maintain registers of persons entitled to practice as members of the profession
and the publication from time to time of lists of those persons.
2. Determine the standards of knowledge and skill to be attained by persons seeking to become
registered members of the Pharmacy profession, and reviewing the standards from time to
time.
3. Review and prepare, from time to time, a statement as to the Code of Conduct which the
council considers desirable for the practice of the Pharmacy profession.
4. Regulating and controlling the practice of the profession in all its aspects and ramifications.
5. registration and licensure of all Pharmacists,

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6. registration and licensure of all Pharmaceutical Premises (Manufacturing, Importation,
Distribution, Wholesale, Retail, Hospital Pharmacies) as well as
7. issuance of Permit to Pharmacy Technicians and registration and Licensure of Patent and
Proprietary Medicine Vendors.
8. Issues pharmacists Oath and Code of Ethics
9. Appoints pharmaceutical inspectors to ensure the enforcement of the provisions of the law by
inspection and monitoring of premises where pharmaceutical endeavors take place. This role
helps promote the enforcement of certain provisions under law.
10. Maintains a register of Pharmacy Technicians.
11. The agency is responsible for licensing pharmacy technicians

NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUGS ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL

(NAFDAC)

The regulation of the pharmaceutical sector is vested in the National Agency for Food and Drugs
Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Pharmacists’ Council of Nigeria (PCN). In
broad terms, the NAFDAC regulates pharmaceutical products while the PCN regulates the
premises and professional practice. Therefore, drug registration, marketing approval,
manufacturing, importation, drug promotion and advertising are controlled by NAFDAC while
licensing and practice of pharmacy and pharmaceutical premises are the purview of the PCN,
according to promulgated laws.

NAFDAC issues marketing approval for pharmaceuticals sold in the country after evaluation of
safety, efficacy and proof of manufacturing and use in country of origin; in accordance with
WHO certification scheme on the Quality of Pharmaceutical Products Moving in International
Commerce

NAFDAC also carries out regular inspection of drug manufacturing premises to ensure
compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regularly publishes the list of
registered drugs in the official gazette. NAFDAC also has the responsibility of regulating
promotion and advertisement of medicines. The contents of advertisements and promotional
materials, as well as package inserts are pre-approved by NAFDAC. There is explicit prohibition
of the promotion of prescription medicines in the country.

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Monitoring of the adverse effects of both orthodox and traditional medicines is not
institutionalized but NAFDAC does collect some information on adverse drug reactions. To
control the quality of medicines, NAFDAC has national laboratories and may also use the
services of laboratories in academic institutions.

FUNCTIONS OF NAFDAC

The functions of NAFDAC as provided in the enabling law that establishes it are to:

 Regulate and control the importation, exportation, manufacture, advertisement, distribution,

sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, bottled water, Chemicals and
detergents (Regulated Products);
 Conduct appropriate tests and ensure compliance with standard specifications designated and
approved by the Council for effective control of quality of regulated products and their raw
materials as well as their production processes in factories and other establishments;
 Undertake appropriate investigation into the production premises and raw materials for
regulated products and establish relevant quality assurance systems, including certification of
the production sites and of the regulated products;
 Undertake inspection of imported regulated products and establish relevant quality assurance
systems, including certification of the production sites.
 Compile standard specifications regulations and guidelines for the production, importation,
exportation, sales, distribution and registration of regulated products;
 Undertake the registration of foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices bottled water,
Chemicals and detergents;
 Control the exportation and issue quality certification of products intended for export;
 Establish and maintain relevant laboratories or other institutions in strategic areas of Nigeria
as may be necessary for the performance of its functions;
 Pronounce on the quality and safety of Products after appropriate analysis;
 Take measures to ensure that the use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances are
limited to only medical and scientific purposes;
 Grant authorization for the import and export of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
as well as other controlled substances;

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 Collaborate with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the bid to eradicate
drug abuse in Nigeria;
 Advice Governments, the private sector and other interested bodies regarding the quality,
safety and regulatory provisions on regulated products;
 Issue guidelines, grant approvals and monitor the advertisement of food, drugs, cosmetics,
medical devices, bottled water, Chemicals and detergents;
 Compile and publish relevant data resulting from the performance of the functions of the
Agency or from other sources;
 Sponsor such national and International conferences as may be considered appropriate;
 Liaise with relevant establishments within and outside Nigeria in pursuance of its functions
and;
 Carry out such activities as are necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions.

FUNCTIONS OF NDLEA

The NDLEA is a federal law enforcement Agency established by Decree No. 48 of 29th
December 1989. The promulgation of the decree was chiefly in response to the rising trend in the
demand for and trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances which adversely
affected the international image of Nigerians and Nigeria in the 1980s. Since then the trafficking
of illicit substances has become an organized criminal activity that undermines the security and
development of the country and therefore demands urgent attention and priority from the
government.

 NDLEA is in charge of drug policy and control in Nigeria.

 Within this purview, the Agency has the mandate to curtail illicit production, importation,
exportation, sale and trafficking of psychoactive substances.
 Employees of NDLEA carry out interdiction and destruction of narcotic drugs and other
illicit substances.
 They also engage in preventive drug abuse activities such as advocacy and counselling, and
rehabilitation of drug users.

THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (PSN)

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The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) was founded in 1927. The first president, Mr
T.K.E Phillips, assumed office in 1947. The body was formally recognized as a professional
association in Nigeria in 1956. The current constitution is official since 2020. PSN is the
umbrella body of all pharmacists in Nigeria. They fight for the welfare of pharmacists in Nigeria
with regard to government policies. The motto of the PSN is “As men of honor, we join hands”.
The administrative office of PSN is in Lagos, while the liaison office is in Abuja.

The PSN has two organs – the interest and technical groups. The Interest groups are Young
Pharmacist Group (YPG), Association of Lady Pharmacists (ALPs).

The technical arms of the PSN are:

 ACPN (Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria)

 NAPA (Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia)
 Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP)
 The Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists in Nigeria (AHAPN)

There are four types of members of PSN in Nigeria. They are:

 Full Membership: For pharmacists registered with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
and has fulfilled all obligations, such as due to PSN state and national body.
 Associate Membership: They are intern pharmacists.
 Affiliate Membership: Final year students of approved pharmacy schools in Nigeria.
 Honorary Membership: Open to non-Nigerian pharmacists who are registered in their
country and have contributed to the growth of the pharmacy profession in Nigeria.

Any member whose name is removed from the register of PCN for any offence automatically
loses membership of the PSN this applies to mentally ill pharmacists.

Major Difference between PCN and PSN

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) is a federal agency charged with the regulation of
pharmacy education and practice, while the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) is an
association formed by pharmacists to fight for its cause. The operation of the PCN is guided by

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the Federal Law, and the staffs are appointed by the federal government while the PSN operates
through its own constitution, and its officials are elected by members.

FUNCTIONS OF THE PSN

 To maintain a high standard of professional ethics in all spheres of pharmacy practice.

 To establish and maintain a high standard of pharmacy education in Nigeria.
 To influence legislation for the enhancement of the image of the pharmacy profession and the
pharmacy practitioners.
 To monitor policies of the government which may affect pharmacy practice and the
pharmacy profession and ensure that they are favorable to the profession
 To pursue the implementation of all laws and policies that enhances ethical pharmacy
practice.
 Promotion and support for reforms in health, pharmacy, and medicines laws.
 To create mentorship programmes for newly qualified members for their smooth take-off as
professionals
 To do such other things as may be consistent with or which may be incidental to the
achievement of the aims and objectives of the society–including raising funds and owning
property.

FUNCTIONS OF STANDARD ORGANISATION OF NIGERIA

The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) is the apex body in charge of standardization in
Nigeria. Standardization is the process of developing and implementing of technical standards
based on the agreement of different entities that include governments, standard organizations,
firms, interest groups, and users. They are in charge of all the products, processes and scientific
study of measurement standards in Nigeria.

The Standard Organization of Nigeria was created in 1971 by the Enabling Act No. 56 December
of 1971. The Acts has had several amendments since then (other amendments followed, such as
the Act Number 20 of 1978, Act Number 32 of 1984 and Act Number 18 of 1990). The Standard
Organization of Nigeria (SON) currently operates under the SON Act Number 14, 2015. The last
amendment was made to give more power to the organization to penalize offenders and also add

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more functions to the work of the organization. The SON is headed by the Standards Council of
Nigeria. The daily management and administration of the body are carried out by the Director-
General of SON. The primary responsibility of Standard Organisation of Nigeria is to make sure
that products that are locally manufactured in Nigeria have the required level of satisfaction
desired by consumers. They achieve this by making sure that companies comply with the
policies of the government on standardization. Also, assessing the products for conformity. The
Standard Organisation of Nigeria also makes sure that imported goods meet the minimum
requirements of industry standards in Nigeria or other approved and domesticated international
standards. The agency is the main federal organization responsible for product standardization in
Nigeria. The current law guiding the operation of SON is the SON Act No. 14, 2015 (previously
Standards Organization of Nigeria Act, Cap 59 laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004). SON
is a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Functions and Duties of the SON

 Organize tests and ensure compliance to standards as designed by the council

 Carry out investigations into the quality of facilities, systems, services, materials and
products both imported and manufactured in Nigeria.
 Ensure quality assurance activities like certification of systems, products and laboratories
across Nigeria.
 Ensure reference standards for calibration and verification of measures and measuring
instruments and shall, with respect to metrology—
 realize and disseminate the units of physical measurements based on the International System
(SI Units) under the Weights and Measures Act,
 establish, keep, maintain, develop and update the Nigerian National Primary and Reference
(Secondary and Tertiary) Standards of Measurements for the SI Units traceable to
international standards,
 ensure that working standards used in Nigeria are traceable to the National Standards kept by
the Organization,
 establish, develop and maintain a National Physical Laboratory for measurement expertise
and infrastructure necessary to enable business, technology and academia to take advantage
of the advances in the field of measurement, and

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 provide measurement and calibration services to industry and government ;
 Compile an inventory of products in Nigeria requiring standardization ;
 Compile Nigerian Industrial Standard Specifications ;
 Develop methods for testing materials, supplies and equipment, including items purchased,
whether locally manufactured or imported, for use of a department of Government of the
Federation or a State and private establishment ;
 Establish an Import and Export Product Surveillance, Certification and Conformity
Assessment Scheme ;
 Establish a mandatory conformity assessment programme for locally manufactured products
in Nigeria ;
 Impose fees, fines or penalties on a person who contravenes any Import or Export
Surveillance, Certification or Conformity Assessment Scheme ;
 Register and regulate standards, marks and certification ;
 Undertake registration of all manufactured products distributed, marketed and consumed
throughout Nigeria ;
 Undertake preparation and distribution of standard samples ;
 Establish and maintain such a number of laboratories or other institutions as may be
necessary for the performance of its functions.
 Compile and publish general scientific or other data; (p) advise the department of the
Government of the Federation, State and Local on specific problems relative to standard
specification ;
 Carry out training and undertake the accreditation of training institutions and organisations
for purposes of international standards such as ITU, IEC, ISO, OIML, or Codex, standards or
systems certification throughout Nigeria ;
 Coordinate all activities relative to its functions throughout Nigeria and to cooperate with
corresponding national or international organisations in such fields of activity as it considers
necessary with a view to securing uniformity of standards specification ;
 Establish a Register for National Standards, Standard Marks, Certification Systems and
Licences into which all matters relating to standards referred to under this Act shall be
entered ;

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 Undertake appropriate investigations into the production premises and raw materials and
establish relevant quality assurance systems, including certification of the production sites for
regulated products.
 Establishing and compiling Industrial standards in Nigeria.
 Compiling an inventory of products that require standardization.
 To provide reference standards for verification and calibration of measurements, and
equipment used for measuring in Nigeria.
 To carry out inspections of the quality of products and materials, and facilities used in
productions. Also, to institute a quality assurance system which includes the certifying of
products, laboratories, and factories
 To carry tests and make sure every product and service comply with the standards approved
by the council.
 They also develop the methods for testing of equipment, materials, and supplies including the
ones purchased for the government use.
 Compilation and publishing of general scientific data.
 Work with other national and international bodies related to standardization. The ultimate
goal of Standard Organisation of Nigeria is to keep improving life through quality
standardization and quality assurance.
 They keep working towards making sure that products in Nigeria and the ones exported meet
the satisfaction of consumers within and outside Nigeria.
 to compile an inventory of products requiring standardization, and Nigerian standards
specification;
 to organize tests and do everything necessary to ensure that companies/ manufacturing firms
comply with standards designed and approved by the Council;
 to register and regulate standards, marks and specifications;
 to investigate the quality of facilities, materials and products in Nigeria and establish quality
assurance systems including the certification of factors, products and laboratories;
 to develop methods for testing of materials, equipment, and items including those purchased
by federal or state government or private establishments;
 to prepare and distribute standard samples;

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 establish and maintain laboratories and institutions necessary for carrying out its functions
under the Act."

CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCIL

CPC is established under Consumer Protection Council Act, Cap 25, 2004 Laws of the
Federation of Nigeria, to promote and protect the interest of consumers over all products and
services.

In a nutshell, it is empowered to;

 Eliminate hazardous & substandard goods from the market.

 Provide speedy redress to consumer complaints and end the unscrupulous exploitation of
consumers.
 Educate consumers and champion consumer interests at appropriate forum.
 Enforce all enactments aimed at protecting consumers.

FUNCTIONS OF THE CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCIL (CPC)

The main functions of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) include:

 Providing speedy redress to consumer’s complaints through negotiation, mediation and

conciliation;
 Seeking ways and means of removing from the markets hazardous products and causing
offenders to replace such products with safer and more appropriate alternatives;
 Publishing from time to time list of products whose consumption and sale have been banned,
withdrawn, severally restricted or not approved by the Federal Government;
 Causing an offending company, firm, trade association or individual to protect, compensate,
provide relief and safeguards to injured consumers or communities from adverse effects of
technologies that are inherently harmful, injurious, violent or highly hazardous;
 Organizing and undertaking campaigns and other forms of activities that will lead to
increased public consumer awareness;
 Encouraging trade, industry and professional associations to develop and enforce in their
various fields, quality standards designed to safeguard the interest of consumers;

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 Issuing guidelines to manufacturers, importers, dealers and wholesalers in relation to their
obligation under the CPC enabling law;
 Encouraging the formation of voluntary consumer groups or associations for consumers’
well-being;
 Ensuring that consumers’ interest receive due consideration at appropriate for and providing
redress to obnoxious practices or the unscrupulous exploitation of consumers by companies,
firms, trade associations or individuals;
 Registering and monitoring products, services and sales promotions in the market place.

How the Consumer Protection Council Functions

To inform consumers:

 the Council makes presentations to various audiences, delivers lectures and speaks to
individuals and groups in and out of office, conducts workshops and seminars;
 broadcasts messages on radio and television;"
 mounts displays at events where crowds of consumers are expected, like trade fairs,
exhibitions, etc;
 puts up public notices in the print and electronic media;
 erects billboards, produce journals, pamphlets, leaflets, etc

To eliminate hazardous products from the market and ensure that products and services comply
with required standards/ specifications, the Council:

 carries out surveillance and enforcement activities in the market place;

 conducts quality tests and analyses on products and services;
 compels producers of goods and services to adhere to quality standards/ specifications;
 issues guidelines, regulations, etc to producers of goods and services;
 bans the sale, distribution and advertisement of substandard and defective products and
services;
 prosecutes offenders, when and where necessary.
 To provide redress to consumer complaints:
 the Council receives and acts on consumer complaints;

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 negotiates, mediates and conciliates consumer complaints;
 obtains compensation, relief, safeguards, etc for injured consumers or communities;
 applies to court to protect the rights of consumers.

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH

The functions of the Federal Ministry of Health would be to:

1. Formulate health policy.

2. Set standards for the delivery of health care in the country.
3. Provide strategic direction for health delivery services.
4. Monitor and evaluate the health service delivery by the Nigeria Health Service and the
Teaching Hospitals, other Agencies, Development Partners and the Private sector.
5. Develop policies for the practice of Traditional and Alternate Medicine in the country.
6. Source funding for service delivery through NGO, Health Insurance and international
community.
7. Allocate resources to all health care delivery agencies under the Ministry.
8. Provide framework for the development and management of the human resources for health.
9. Provide a framework for the effective and efficient procurement, distribution, management
and use of health sector goods, works and services.
10. Make proposals for the review and enactment of health legislation.
11. Provide framework for the regulation of food, drugs and health service delivery and practice.

FUNCTIONS OF STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH

 Health Policy formulation and service provision in the state.

 Interpretation and implementation of National Health policy as it effects the state considering
its peculiarity.
 Develop long (Strategic), medium (Medium Term Sector Strategy ) and short (annual
operational) term plans for the State in respect of health and health related issues.
 Provision of Health infrastructures, equipping and maintaining them.
 Planning for training (Nurses and Primary Health Care Workers) Human Resource
Development.

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  Payment of salaries and staff welfare.
 Procurement and distribution of drugs and medical consumables.
 Generation and analysis of health data for study and research.
 Programme support and regulations of private sector.
 Resource mobilization for health.
 Support supervision to lower levels.
 Collaboration with international and national stakeholders in health and health related
matters.

HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT BOARD

Hospital Management Board provides an all-encompassing health care that is accessible,

affordable and high quality with a view to restoring, transforming and repositioning our health
sector.

The hospitals management board is saddled with the responsibility of overseeing of State owned
Medical Facilities throughout the State."

I. To recruit, promote, train and discipline all grades of its Officers.

II. To execute the general health policies approved by the Government.
III. To provide the best possible curative medical services.
IV. To recommend ways and means of increasing the revenue of the Board and recommend the
charging of fess for patients.
V. To ensure equitable distribution and judicious use of drugs.
VI. To manage hospitals & maintain equipment. Procurement and maintenance of basic hospital
equipment
VII. To provide for the employees on atmosphere of good working conditions for maximum out-
put.
VIII. To ensure monitoring and supervision of healthcare delivery at all times.
IX. Project procure and distributes consumable materials and items required in all
Hospitals/Clinics.
X. To coordinate, supervise and monitor the structure and service of public secondary health
service delivery in the state.

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 XI. To ensure equitable distribution of qualitative and standard secondary healthcare facilities in
the state.
XII. To ensure easy access to secondary healthcare by people in the state especially at the rural
areas.
XIII. To ensure an effective management of secondary healthcare services in the state.
XIV. To strengthen community participation in secondary health service delivery.
XV. To oversee and maintain all the State-owned Secondary Hospitals’ working within the frame
work of the State and National Health Policies;
XVI. Maintenance of Hospitals equipment to make them durable.
XVII. Regular monitoring of the staff in the facilities and appropriate sanction(s) applied on erring
officer;
XVIII. Planning and Budget preparation and implementation for the secondary health facilities to
meet their areas of needs;
XIX. Supervision of Drug Management System across the Secondary Health Care facilities;
XX. Documentation and rendering of health data on disease patterns from the notifiable disease
for the collation and action by the State Ministry of Health;
XXI. Recruitment and replacement of qualified and suitable staff to avoid dearth of personnel in
the health facilities;
XXII. Preparation of Annual Appropriate Account, Salaries and wages, as well as preparation of
Capital Estimate;
XXIII. Financial Management Services such as: control and maintenance of accounting records,
book of accounts and book of assets;
XXIV. To handle matters relating to appointments, postings, Promotions/Advancements, discipline
and preparation of personnel estimates;
XXV. Processing of resignation, withdrawal, retirement and death benefits of staff;
XXVI. Conveyance of the Board meetings and general correspondence (memo, e.t.c);
XXVII. Maintenance of Government physical asset including vehicles, office equipment, buildings,
furniture and fittings;
XXVIII. General Procurement Supervision of items procured or stored;
XXIX. Rendition of appropriate returns;
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 XXXI. Maintenance and control of revenue records;
XXXII. Rendition of monthly Revenue Statements of the Board and Revenue chart for Progress
Analysis;
XXXIII. Processing of approvals for release of funds;
XXXIV. Attending to relevant financial matters;
XXXV. Interpretation of financial circulars;
XXXVI. Budgetary control and preparation of other charges estimates;
XXXVII. Preparation of Annual Account, Salaries and Wages and Preparation of Capital Estimates;
XXXVIII. Control and Maintenance of Accounting Records, Books of Accounts and Books of Assets;
XXXIX. Overheads and Capital Payments;
XL. To ensure delivery of efficient medical service across all secondary health facilities;
XLI. Monitoring and Evaluation of standards of all the hospitals under its control;
XLII. To advise the management on the procurement of equipment needs of all the hospitals;
XLIII. To see that cordial relationship exists between the hospitals and the communities they serve
through the relationship of hospital’s management committees;
XLIV. To see that inter-cadre cordial relationship exists within the hospitals for efficient health care
service delivery.
XLV. Monitoring and Supervision of the Hospitals and HMB projects;
XLVI. Preparation of Annual Budget Rolling Plan of the HMB
XLVII. Co-ordination of all Secondary Hospitals Programmes in the State and liaison with the
Ministry of Health on Hospitals’ matters.
XLVIII. Supervision and Secondary Hospitals Management Information System;
XLIX. Carrying out Secondary Hospitals Research;

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