NAFDAC, NNMDA Partner to Develop Scientifically Proven Herbal Medicines!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to produce safe, effective, and scientifically validated herbal medicines for local and international use.

What the Partnership Aims to Do:

• Jointly identify and develop indigenous herbal formulations through evidence-based research and clinical trials.
• Strengthen regulatory frameworks to ensure herbal products meet World Health Organization (WHO) and international safety standards.
• Promote traditional medicine integration into Nigeria’s primary healthcare system.

Statements from Stakeholders:

• NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the agency’s commitment to ending the circulation of unverified herbal remedies and ensuring only clinically tested products enter the market.
• NNMDA DG, Prof. Martins Emeje, described the collaboration as a “historic turning point” for Nigeria’s traditional medicine sector.

Why It Matters:

• Nigeria has a rich heritage of herbal medicine, but most products lack scientific backing and standardization.
• The partnership could unlock significant economic and health benefits, placing Nigeria on the map for herbal drug development.
• This effort aligns with Africa’s broader push for homegrown solutions and pharmaceutical sovereignty.

Citations:

1. NAFDAC Official Release – www.nafdac.gov.ng
2. Channels TV – www.channelstv.com
3. Punch Health – www.punchng.com/nafdac-nnmda-herbal-medicine-collab-2025/

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