Anchorage Pharmaceutical Industries opens a drug manufacturing plant in Enugu

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah inaugurated Anchorage Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, described as a multi-billion naira private manufacturer, in the Trans-Ekulu area. The company says it holds approvals from NAFDAC and the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria. The state will explore supply partnerships for its central medical stores and primary healthcare centres.

Why it matters

Local drug production with a potential state buyer is part of Nigeria's wider effort to reduce reliance on imported medicines.

Source: ThisDay · 24 October 2026

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