NAFDAC DG Seeks Foreign Partners’ Support for Local Vaccine Production
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has solicited the support of international partners to
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for foreign support in establishing vaccine manufacturing facilities in Nigeria. Adeyeye made the plea at the 8th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ Expo, emphasizing that local vaccine production is crucial for attaining World Health Organisation (WHO) Maturity Level 4 for vaccine lot release.
The agency has made significant strides in recent years, including a 70% decrease in product imports and becoming WHO pre-qualified, but local vaccine manufacturing remains a key challenge. Adeyeye commended President Bola Tinubu's Executive Order 2024, which introduced incentives for local manufacturers, and highlighted NAFDAC's Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Roadmap audit that improved product quality.
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