Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned Nigeria’s first large-scale rapid diagnostic test (RDT) production facility, CODIX BIO Limited.
The facility is located along Sagamu expressway, Ogun State, and the “in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) factory is the second of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa and will produce over 147 million test kits annually for diseases like HIV, Malaria, and Hepatitis B and C.”
The Governor said, “currently, over 90% of diagnostic kits used in Africa are imported. With this facility, we are not only boosting local production but also saving foreign exchange, creating jobs.”
Governor Abiodun via his official X account (@DapoAbiodunCON) made known: “We are proud to commission Nigeria’s first large-scale rapid diagnostic test (RDT) production facility—CODIX BIO Limited—right here in Ogun State. Located along the Sagamu expressway, this state-of-the-art in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) factory is the second of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa and will produce over 147 million test kits annually for diseases like HIV, Malaria, and Hepatitis B and C. This milestone marks a transformative leap in our journey to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system through innovation and local manufacturing.
“This development aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes unlocking the healthcare value chain through domestic production and reducing our dependency on imported medical diagnostics. Currently, over 90% of diagnostic kits used in Africa are imported. With this facility, we are not only boosting local production but also saving foreign exchange, creating jobs, and reinforcing our public health response capacity.
“The endorsements from the Honorable Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate Muhammad, and Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, affirm the strength of our vision in industrializing Ogun State and building a robust innovation ecosystem. We invite CODIX BIO to further collaborate with our universities and research institutions to train future biomedical professionals and deepen their impact across West Africa.
“We thank Mr. Sammy Ogunjimi and the entire CODIX BIO team for their partnership and commitment. This factory has already gained global recognition under WHO’s H-TAP initiative as a key hub for Africa’s diagnostic needs. Together, we are shaping a healthier, self-reliant future for our people.”
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