About NovaMed

A Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturer rooted in disciplined quality systems, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to health access across Africa.

NovaMed

Our Story

Founded in 1981, NovaMed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. began with a simple mandate: manufacture essential medicines with uncompromising quality, close to the communities that need them most.

Over the decades, we have strengthened our quality management systems, expanded our portfolio across priority therapeutic areas, and built resilient distribution across multiple African markets.

Today, NovaMed continues to invest in people, science, and manufacturing excellence — guided by a culture of trust, compliance, and patient-first decisions.

NovaMed

Milestones

A Nigerian pharmaceutical manufacturer rooted in disciplined quality systems, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to health access across Africa.

1981

Founded

NovaMed begins as a local manufacturer focused on essential medicines.

1995

First export

First regional exports with strengthened quality systems and distribution.

2003

ISO Certified

ISO-aligned quality management systems to support consistent output.

2010

WHO Prequalification

Quality alignment to international expectations and dossier discipline.

2018

West Africa expansion

Broader market coverage supported by export-ready packaging and logistics.

2024

New R&D Centre

R&D centre commissioned to accelerate local formulation and tech transfer.

1981

Founded

NovaMed begins as a local manufacturer focused on essential medicines.

1995

First export

First regional exports with strengthened quality systems and distribution.

2003

ISO Certified

ISO-aligned quality management systems to support consistent output.

2010

WHO Prequalification

Quality alignment to international expectations and dossier discipline.

2018

West Africa expansion

Broader market coverage supported by export-ready packaging and logistics.

2024

New R&D Centre

R&D centre commissioned to accelerate local formulation and tech transfer.

NovaMed

Mission, Vision & Core Values

Mission

Our mission

To manufacture quality-assured medicines that improve everyday health outcomes and strengthen healthcare resilience across Africa.

Vision

Our vision

To be Africa’s most trusted pharmaceutical manufacturing partner — defined by science, compliance, and measurable patient impact.

Values

Core values

Science-led decisions
We anchor our work in evidence, rigorous quality, and continuous learning.
Trust by compliance
We earn confidence through disciplined systems, documentation, and transparency.
Access and impact
We design supply reliability and product availability for real-world needs.

NovaMed

Leadership Team

Nigerian leaders across science, operations, and compliance—based in Lagos, Abuja, and our manufacturing corridor.

Dr. Teniola Adeyemi

Chief Executive Officer

Pharmacist and Lagos-born healthcare leader expanding access to quality-assured medicines across Nigeria and West Africa through disciplined manufacturing and ethical partnerships.

Amaka Nwosu

Chief Operating Officer

Enugu-raised operations executive with a track record in supply resilience, plant performance, and workforce development across NovaMed’s Lagos and Ogun sites.

Kola Okafor

Chief Medical Officer

Ibadan-trained physician supporting responsible product use, pharmacovigilance, and medical education aligned with NAFDAC guidance and public-health priorities.

Zainab Bello

Chief Financial Officer

Kano-born finance leader focused on transparent reporting, disciplined capital allocation, and long-term value creation for Nigerian stakeholders and export partners.

Dr. Ifeanyi Nnamdi

Director, Research & Development

Formulation scientist from Anambra building local innovation capacity, stability programmes for tropical climates, and technology-transfer partnerships across Africa.

Chidinma Eze

Director, Manufacturing

Manufacturing excellence lead with deep experience in oral solids and continuous-improvement programmes across NAFDAC-regulated environments in Nigeria.

Adewale Hassan

Director, Regulatory & Compliance

Abuja-based regulatory specialist ensuring robust licensing, inspection readiness, and lifecycle stewardship aligned with NAFDAC and WHO expectations.

Uche Nwankwo

Director, Sales & Market Access

Commercial leader from Port Harcourt building ethical, data-informed go-to-market strategies that improve availability and appropriate use nationwide.

NovaMed

Board of Directors

Engr. Amina Yusuf

Board Chair

Kaduna-born corporate governance leader with experience in industrial manufacturing, risk oversight, and strategic growth across Nigeria.

Prof. Chukwuemeka Obi

Independent Non-Executive Director

Nigerian academic and public-health adviser with expertise in medicine policy, quality systems, and patient safety.

Mrs. Laila Sanusi

Independent Non-Executive Director

Lagos finance and audit specialist with strong oversight in reporting integrity and compliance controls.

Dr. Teniola Adeyemi

Executive Director

Chief Executive Officer providing operational leadership and long-term strategy execution for NovaMed in Nigeria.

Our presence across Africa

Nigeria • Ghana • Kenya • South Africa • Cameroon • Senegal

6 markets

NovaMed

Awards & Recognitions

ISO-aligned quality management milestones

Manufacturing excellence recognition (regional)

Workforce development and training systems commendations