The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) and the West African Federation of Alliances of the Private Sector of Health (FOASPS) are proud to host a High-Level Roundtable on Local Manufacturing of Medicines in Nigeria under the theme: “Strengthening Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing for Sustainable Health Security in Africa.”

​This exclusive Roundtable, convened by HFN in collaboration with FOASPS, AUDA-NEPAD, PVAC, and the World Bank, will bring together senior policymakers, regulators, financiers, and industry leaders to define a coordinated agenda for advancing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector.

​Discussions will focus on four strategic priorities:

• ​Regulatory Strengthening – aligning with the NAFDAC Roadmap for Local Manufacturing and AUDA-NEPAD’s 24 Priority Medical Products Initiative.

• ​Available Financing and Investment Opportunity – unlocking large-scale capital through development banks, blended finance structures, and public-private partnerships to build a robust pharmaceutical ecosystem.

• ​Market Shaping and Access – driving procurement reforms, pooled regional platforms, and essential drug list integration to ensure predictable demand for locally manufactured medicines.

• ​Tech/Workforce Strengthening – harnessing digital technologies for smarter production systems, advancing research and development capacity, and developing a skilled pharmaceutical workforce through training, technology transfer, and industry-academia partnerships.

​The event will chart Nigeria’s pharmaceutical future, reinforcing our leadership role in Africa, advancing health security, driving economic diversification, and creating high-value jobs.

​Note:
Physical attendance will be available for selected registrants, and virtual participation will be available to all registrants.

​If selected for physical attendance, venue details will be shared.

​All other participants will receive instructions for virtual access.