Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- The Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPHARM) has called for more investment in pharmaceutical innovation as a driver of national development.

The academy urged enhanced collaboration among government, academia, and industry to boost local drug manufacturing and healthcare delivery.

Speaking at the Academy's 2025 Annual General Meeting and Investiture Ceremony in Lagos, themed "Pharmaceutical Innovation as a Catalyst for National Development," the President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Lere Baale, said pharmacy holds the power to shape Nigeria's health, innovation and industrial growth.

"When we invest in pharmaceutical innovation, we are not just advancing science - we are securing our nation's health, econom...