The Presidential Initiative on Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC) has flagged off the construction of Nigeria’s first dual active ingredient, Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN) manufacturing facility, in Ogun state.
This project is a joint venture between Swiss-based Vestergaard Sàrl and Nigeria’s Own Harvestfield Industrial, facilitated by PVAC.
The state-of-the-art plant is expected to start production in April 2026 and will produce approximately 10 million long-lasting insecticidal nets annually, covering about 30% of Nigeria’s LLIN demand.
National Coordinator of PVAC, Dr. Abdu Muhktar said the project marks a transformative step towards strengthening local production of essential commodities.
He added that the investment will not only reduce reliance on imports but also create an estimated 600 skilled jobs, stimulate industrial growth, and position Nigeria as a regional hub for health product manufacturing.
Leaders of the joint venture, heads of agencies, government parastatals, and partners like the World Bank, the Gates Foundation, and the National Coordinator of the National Malaria Elimination Programme, are optimistic that the facility will contribute significantly to the eradication of malaria in Nigeria and Africa.
Malaria is a massive public health challenge in Nigeria, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths, mostly in children and accounting for a quarter of global cases and deaths.
A situation the Presidential Initiative is gearing to change.
