5+5 policy cuts drug imports by 70%, boosts local production — NAFDAC

Author: Urowayino JeremiahPublished on: September 6, 2026Country: Nigeria

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5+5 policy cuts drug imports by 70%, boosts local production — NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) announced that its 5+5 policy has cut drug imports by 70% and increased local production from 30% to 50%. The Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the number of pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria rose from 174 to 190, with 106 being new companies. The policy aims to phase out the importation of medicines that can be produced locally.

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