Sosa Fruit Drink and Bigi Table Water, esteemed brands from Rite Foods Limited, proudly served as sponsors of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) Continuing Education Conference (CEC) 2024, held in Lagos. The conference, which took place from Tuesday, 19th to Wednesday, 20th June 2024, was centred around the theme, “Strengthening Community Pharmacy Practice for Universal Health Coverage.”
The event brought together community pharmacists from across Lagos to explore innovative business models and foster a positive mindset in the face of economic challenges. The conference featured two key sub-themes: “Innovative Business Models for Community Pharmacists in a High Inflation Economy” and “Mindset Shift: Cultivating Positive Perspectives in the Face of Adversity.”
Sosa Fruit Drink, known for its five refreshing flavours, provided a healthy and revitalising boost to attendees. Meanwhile, Bigi Premium Drinking Water, acclaimed for its purity and quality, ensured that participants remained hydrated throughout the sessions.
Pharm. Adewale Oladigbolu, National Chairman of ACPN, emphasised the conference’s goal of equipping pharmacists with innovative knowledge to better serve their communities. “We must continue to learn and stay at the forefront of our profession,” Oladigbolu stated, highlighting the critical role of pharmacists in Nigeria’s healthcare system. With approximately 6,000 pharmacists serving a population of over 200 million, he called for greater collaboration with the Federal Government to enhance healthcare coverage.
Oladigbolu expressed gratitude to Rite Foods for their support, noting, “We are thankful to Rite Foods for their contribution. Sosa and Bigi energised our team and significantly contributed to the conference’s success. This partnership reflects Rite Foods’ commitment to fostering a healthier Nigeria.”
Adedotun Ajibade, Media & Insights Manager at Rite Foods Ltd, commented on the sponsorship: “Sosa Fruit Drink and Bigi Premium Drinking Water engage with consumers across various platforms, and the ACPN Conference is a key opportunity for us to connect with healthcare professionals. By sponsoring this event, we aimed to support pharmacists in their mission to enhance community health, aligning with our commitment to promoting innovation and excellence in healthcare.”
The collaboration between Rite Foods and the ACPN underscores a shared dedication to advancing community pharmacy practices and improving healthcare outcomes across Nigeria.