Nigeria’s Drug Import Dependence Threatens Health Security — Pharmacy Academy

The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy has warned that the country’s dependence on imported medicines and pharmaceutical technologies poses a major threat to national health security, urging the Federal Government to invest in local drug manufacturing, research and innovation.

The warning was issued at the academy’s annual conference on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, ValidViewNetwork reports .

THE WARNING

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The academy said Nigeria imports the vast majority of its medicines, leaving the country vulnerable to global supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, and quality control failures.

It urged the government to prioritise local manufacturing, provide incentives to pharmaceutical companies, and invest in research and development.

WHY IT MATTERS

Nigeria’s dependence on imported medicines is a national security risk.

When a country cannot produce its own medicines, it is at the mercy of global markets and foreign suppliers. A disruption in the supply chain can lead to shortages, price spikes, and even death.

The academy has raised the alarm. The government must listen. ValidViewNetwork reports.