FG to extend executive order on pharmaceutical manufacturing until 2029 – Salako
The Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, plans to extend the Presidential Executive Order on pharmaceutical manufacturing by another two years. The extension is expected to run until March 2029. According to the government, this became necessary to achieve medicine security and cut the country’s dependence on imported drugs by 70 per cent. The […] FG to extend executive order on…
The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu's leadership, intends to prolong the Presidential Executive Order on pharmaceutical manufacturing by an additional two years. The extended period is projected to conclude in March 2029, according to government sources. This decision was made to ensure the security of medicine supply and reduce Nigeria's reliance on imported drugs by 70 percent.
Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, disclosed these details during the inaugural ceremony of the 8th Nigeria Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Expo (NPME) 2026. During an interview with DAILY POST after the event, Salako clarified that the current administration's initial executive order is set to expire in March 2026 but has plans to extend it until March 2029.
He emphasized the government's dedication to bolstering domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing, stating, "The Federal Government is committed to expanding domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing as a pathway to medicine security, healthcare resilience, and economic development."
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