I am pleased to applaud the landmark signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Bayer, Chromedix Pharmaceuticals, and the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain, witnessed by the Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, EU in Nigeria in Abuja, in alignment with the Nigeria-EU Health Investment Forum.

As a member of the Bayer Sustainability Council and Founder & President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, I welcome the ambition to expand access to modern family planning for one million additional women in Nigeria. Improving contraceptive availability is central to realising bodily autonomy, safeguarding maternal health, and enhancing the economic prospects of girls and women in Africa’s most populous nation.

This partnership reflects the importance of localisation, co creation, and shared expertise in building a resilient Nigerian pharmaceutical ecosystem. By strengthening regional supply chains and nurturing local talent, it contributes meaningfully to the vision of a self reliant and sustainable health sector.

I also commend the leadership of the Afrika Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria, as well as the recognition by Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Rouenhoff and Director General Birgit Pickel of the initiative’s strategic value.

The Wellbeing Foundation Africa stands ready to continue supporting evidence based, community rooted efforts that advance equitable development and healthier futures for communities across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.