By Biola Lawal
Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS): The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has began discussions with the Bangladesh High Commission to explore strategic collaboration in pharmaceutical development, trade, and regulatory strengthening.
The talks were held on Tuesday in Abuja when NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye hosted the Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Miah Md. Mainul Kabir, who paid her a courtesy visit.
Flowerbudnews learnt that discussions during the visit particularly focused on opportunities for technological exchange, enhancement of the safety and quality of medicines and vaccines in both countries.
Speaking during the visit. Prof. Adeyeye reaffirmed NAFDAC’s commitment to ensuring the availability of safe, quality, and efficacious medicines through robust regulatory systems and post-market surveillance.
The NAFDAC Boss stressed that the growth of Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, as supported by the Agency’s attainment of World Health Organization Maturity Level 3 status, had encouraged increased investment in local manufacturing, including vaccines and biologics.
On his part, the Bangladesh High Commissioner expressed his country’s readiness to partner with NAFDAC to advance the pharmaceutical sector and deepen bilateral trade and investment.
Amb. Mainul Kabir, highlighted the mutual benefits of strengthened cooperation, and emphasised the two country’s significant market potentials and shared interests in improving access to safe and effective medicines. (Flowerbudnews)