NIPRD – Centre of Excellence in research and development of phytomedicines, pharmaceutical and biological products, drugs and diagnostics.

Analytical Research

Contextualizing Research Processes

Private Sector Engagement

Private Section Engagement on RUTFs at the Presidential Villa

FG Appoints Board for NIPRD

The Hon. Minister of State for Health in handshake with the newly appointed Board Chair

Research and Development

Human Virology Laboratory

Partnership

DG, NIPRD in a chat with HMSH

Stakeholders Meeting

DG, NIPRD with Perm Sec, FMOH and Chairman, Senate Committee on Health

Partnership Development

Dr Adigwe presenting a Business Feasibility Plan on CPP to the Kaduna State Government

NIPRD Laboratory Complex

Head office of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development

Welcome message from the Director General / CEO

The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) is a Federal Government Parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Health. The Agency was established by Government Order No. 33 Vol. 74 of 11th June 1987 Part B under the Science and Technology Act Cap 276. It became functional in the year 1989. In 2001 following a Federal Executive Council decision, NIPRD was moved to the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), with a huge investment in scientific equipment and human resources.

NIPRD is the only one of its kind in the Region, and is statutorily charged with the responsibility for research and development of drugs, vaccines, phytomedicines, commodities, and diagnostics aimed at improving sustainable access to safe, affordable and high-quality healthcare. Read more…

"NIPRD is taking the lead, especially with innovative concepts like the CPP project"

"PSN proudly associates with NIPRD, especially with its renewed innovative strategic drive"

"NIPRD intervention leverages the systems approach to ensure that while its projects improve access to health, it also makes significant impact on relevant socioeconomic variables"

"At no time in our Nation’s history is NIPRD relevant more than now when President Muhammadu Buhari is determined to implement Universal Health Coverage for our people."

Ministerial Health Sector Media Engagement

December 10, 2020 No Comments

Ministerial Health Sector Media Engagement National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) had a robust engagement and made its presence known by showcasing some

In-House (One-week) Computer Appreciation and Microsoft Office Suite Training

November 18, 2020 No Comments

As part of the Institute’s Human Capacity Development policy, the progressive and innovative Director General, Dr Obi Adigwe gave the nod for the Information and

Phytomedicine Training Conference (Adamawa Edition)

October 6, 2020 No Comments

Phytomedicine Training Conference (Adamawa Edition) At least no fewer than 80 traditional herbal medicine Practitioners were trained on Phytomedicine in Yola by the National Institute

Phytomedicine Training Conference (Kogi Edition)

September 24, 2020 No Comments

A Training Conference for all relevant stakeholders with the theme, “Harnessing Nigeria’s indigenous phytomedicines towards medicines’ security and self-reliance in local drug production”. The theme

The conceptualization of NIPRD HEEAD is a direct response to the gap in the Health Sector. This approach ensures a robust and comprehensive engagement with seminal and topical issues, in a manner that is contextual enough to expeditiously impact on our people’s health.

. Dr Obi Adigwe, DG NIPRD . Tweet