Mr. Yakasai Ahmed

Mr. Yakasai Ahmed, a graduate of Pharmacy from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University (1983), also holds a Master’s degree in International Marketing from the University of Salford, Manchester, UK (2015). He is an astute administrator having held various leadership positions in both private and government establishments.

A fellow of several professional bodies including, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Institute of Logistics Management of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Commerce, Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy and Nigeria Institute of Management.

Mr. Yakasai Ahmed is an established pharmacist who has been actively involved in several pharmaceutical committees and associations.

In recognition of his astuteness and expertise, he had been called upon to serve as Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning (Kano State) 2010-2011 and as Commissioner of Commerce, Industry, Cooperatives and Tourism (2005-2010). He was also the Zonal Consultant, NAFDAC (2003-2005).

His area of expertise includes strategic Planning & Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Project Planning & Execution, Public Health Management, Financial & Economic Planning, and International Marketing among others.

Mr. Yakasai is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Pharmaplus Nigeria Limited and a board member of several other organizations.