PANS Week 2026
PANS Week is the flagship annual event of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS), OAU Chapter, a week dedicated to academic enrichment, professional development, community healthcare service, entrepreneurship, and student leadership.
It is the most significant event in our calendar, and the 2026 edition is designed to be our most ambitious yet.
This year's theme is EMERGE, a declaration of growth, transformation, and the intentional rise of pharmacy students into professional relevance and impact.
Who Can Attend?
Pharmacy students
Faculty members and academic staff
Healthcare professionals and practitioners
Pharmaceutical industry professionals
Health-tech enthusiasts and innovators
Community members and the general public
What the Week Will Explore
The future of pharmacy in Nigeria's evolving healthcare landscape
Legislative accountability and the sustainability of Nigeria's health system
Pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, and the African supply chain
Entrepreneurship and career pathways in the pharmacy profession
Community healthcare service and social responsibility
Innovation, leadership, and professional development for the next generation
What You Stand to Gain
Direct exposure to industry professionals, thought leaders, and experienced speakers
Networking opportunities with students, faculty, and healthcare practitioners
Insight into pharmaceutical manufacturing and the global supply chain
A deeper understanding of the legislative and governance structures shaping Nigerian healthcare
Hands-on community healthcare experience through the Health Outreach
Access to the Trade Fair, Financial Summit, academic competitions, and more
The opportunity to be part of EMERGE. A defining moment for every pharmacy student at OAU.
EMERGE is not merely a theme. It is a declaration.
Over one thousand pharmacy students, healthcare professionals, faculty members, and community members will converge at Obafemi Awolowo University for a week that will shape careers, shift perspectives, and leave a mark on everyone in the room.
This is the most ambitious edition of PANS Week yet. And it is happening whether you are in that room or not. The question is whether you will be.
(Register now)