Nigeria’s pharmaceutical industry has received a boost, as the Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) broke ground on a Research hub in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
This initiative aims to establish research centres across key Coordinated Wholesale Centres in Kano, Anambra, and Lagos, creating a central distribution hub for pharmaceutical products while advancing the pharmaceutical landscape in Nigeria.
The new research centres will focus on rigorous quality assurance processes, ensuring that all pharmaceutical products undergo thorough evaluations for quality upon receipt and prior to distribution. This aims to enhance the integrity of Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, confirming compliance with national and international standards.
Bankole Ezebuilo, NAIP National Chairman, noted that the initiative aligns with efforts to address drug insecurity and establish a more organized pharmaceutical market, thereby enhancing the country’s reputation on the global stage.
“It is heartwarming that NAIP is laying the foundation for this centre in Anambra. I want to thank the Executive Governor of Anambra State,Chukwuma Soludo, for generously providing this land at no cost, and I extend my gratitude to everyone here today, especially Igwe Ezechuamagha I of Ogidi Kingdom,” a statement issued on Thursday from the Association quoted him saying.
The event attracted a diverse audience of key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry, including members of NAIP Anambra and Delta branches, industry players, and dignitaries such as past President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), government officials, and other Captains of the Pharmaceutical Industry and Industrialists.
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Stakeholders noted that a crucial component of this initiative includes the establishment of a warehouse that will maintain temperature-sensitive products under medically regulated conditions, preserving their efficacy and safety until they reach consumers.
Ezebuilo reiterated NAIP’s dedication to building infrastructure that meets international standards while contributing to the training and capacity building of the local workforce. “With the right infrastructure and support, we can elevate the standards of pharmaceutical practice in Nigeria and beyond,” he affirmed.
