UDUS Pharmacy Students Celebrate Diversity at PANS Cultural Exhibition

Students within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), found a unique way to relieve academic stress and foster cultural understanding through a vibrant cultural exhibition organized by the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students (PANS).

Held during the second semester of the last academic session, the event transformed the atmosphere around the UDUTH campus, bringing together students from various tribes to showcase their heritage, food, and lifestyles. The exhibition was competitive, with the Igbo group placing first, followed by Fulani, Yoruba, and Hausa, respectively.

Two participants, Abdulbaseet Yusuff and Bamidele Favour Boluwatife, shared their positive experiences with Gamji Press, emphasizing how the event deepened their appreciation for Nigeria's diverse cultures.

"It made me see the beauty of different tribes. It tells the story of other tribes, their food, and lifestyle," Abdulbaseet noted, while Favour highlighted the exceptional nature of specific performances, such as the dramatic Yoruba segment.

Both students agreed that the exhibition offered a much-needed break from the rigorous pharmacy curriculum, which typically involves moving "from the classroom to the lab to the library and back to the hostel." The cultural day provided a vital social outlet, which Abdulbaseet described as "like heaven on earth."

The event also served to strengthen the students' sense of personal identity. Abdulbaseet shared that the preparation process involved research that increased his knowledge of his own Ebira roots, while Favour expressed increased pride in learning more about her Yoruba heritage.