Nigeria Ratifies African Medicines Agency Treaty in 2026
Nigeria has officially ratified the African Medicines Agency (AMA) treaty, becoming the 34th member state of the African Union to do so. The announcement was made by Ambassador A. Twum-Amoah, the African Union Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, during the inaugural African Medicines Agency Week held in Kigali, Rwanda, from October 25 to 30, 2026.
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), stated that Nigeria's ratification will enhance efforts to create a coordinated regulatory environment for medicines and medical products in Africa. She emphasized that this development reflects Nigeria's commitment to public health, combating substandard medical products, and promoting pharmaceutical innovation.
The ratification is expected to foster collaboration between NAFDAC, AMA, and other regulatory bodies, aiming for improved access to safe and affordable medicines across the continent. Adeyeye described the ratification as a significant investment in Africa's health security and sustainable development.
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