Experts are sounding the alarm over the influx of substandard sanitary napkins and cotton
Pharmaceutical manufacturers in the country have sounded the alarm over the influx of substandard pharmaceuticals into Nigerian markets by unregulated elements, calling on the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) to control the development.
Speaking at the presentation of the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Program (MANCAP) certification to a local pharmaceutical manufacturer, Ayo-Ayodele Pharmaceutical Chemists Nigeria Limited in Ilorin on Friday, its Executive Director, Mr. Damilola Shittu, urged the organization to tighten the noose on those who engage in such cutting edge practices to ensure the health and safety of unsuspecting Nigerians.
The chief executive, represented by factory manager Mr Maruf Lawal, said substandard cotton and sanitary napkins had flooded Nigerian markets, adding that the development could threaten health and safety people.
While thanking SON for fulfilling its mandate, Mr. Shittu however said that there are still myriad challenges threatening the existence of local businesses in Nigeria.
"The challenges we have, especially in our industry, starting with the power supply, the influx of low quality cotton, importing what we can easily produce in the country, thus making us compete with imported items. We've been on generator for a whole day as multiple agencies come in to bother with multiple taxations.
"Insecurity is another big challenge. Look at our raw materials. We are buying it piecemeal because bandits have chased away the farmers. Development has caused the prices of our raw materials to rise. So, we are storing now, which is not good for us,” he said.
Talking about the MANCAP certification, the executive director said that the company, a branch of the Dele Group, is committed to providing quality pharmaceutical products.
"The Group has always strived to adhere strictly to current good manufacturing practices, quality and integrity. As an organization, we have at the core the following values: quality, integrity, innovation, customer, teamwork and continuous improvement.
"For us, we have grown to understand that quality is a journey and not a destination, and to achieve excellence we must attract the right talent and train them effectively to be able to deliver products that can compete all over the world.
"Presenting the certificates today is a validation of our efforts and it will further encourage us to always produce and supply quality and affordable products to African markets".
He thanked SON's Managing Director for recognizing that supporting local industries is the panacea for the security and economic challenges we face today and that strict adherence to standards is vital for global competitiveness of Nigeria.
ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Pharmaceutical manufacturers in the country have sounded the alarm over the influx of substandard pharmaceuticals into Nigerian markets by unregulated elements, calling on the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) to control the development.
Speaking at the presentation of the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Program (MANCAP) certification to a local pharmaceutical manufacturer, Ayo-Ayodele Pharmaceutical Chemists Nigeria Limited in Ilorin on Friday, its Executive Director, Mr. Damilola Shittu, urged the organization to tighten the noose on those who engage in such cutting edge practices to ensure the health and safety of unsuspecting Nigerians.
The chief executive, represented by factory manager Mr Maruf Lawal, said substandard cotton and sanitary napkins had flooded Nigerian markets, adding that the development could threaten health and safety people.
While thanking SON for fulfilling its mandate, Mr. Shittu however said that there are still myriad challenges threatening the existence of local businesses in Nigeria.
"The challenges we have, especially in our industry, starting with the power supply, the influx of low quality cotton, importing what we can easily produce in the country, thus making us compete with imported items. We've been on generator for a whole day as multiple agencies come in to bother with multiple taxations.
"Insecurity is another big challenge. Look at our raw materials. We are buying it piecemeal because bandits have chased away the farmers. Development has caused the prices of our raw materials to rise. So, we are storing now, which is not good for us,” he said.
Talking about the MANCAP certification, the executive director said that the company, a branch of the Dele Group, is committed to providing quality pharmaceutical products.
"The Group has always strived to adhere strictly to current good manufacturing practices, quality and integrity. As an organization, we have at the core the following values: quality, integrity, innovation, customer, teamwork and continuous improvement.
"For us, we have grown to understand that quality is a journey and not a destination, and to achieve excellence we must attract the right talent and train them effectively to be able to deliver products that can compete all over the world.
"Presenting the certificates today is a validation of our efforts and it will further encourage us to always produce and supply quality and affordable products to African markets".
He thanked SON's Managing Director for recognizing that supporting local industries is the panacea for the security and economic challenges we face today and that strict adherence to standards is vital for global competitiveness of Nigeria.
ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
What's Your Reaction?
