The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) says it has recorded progress in analysis, staff welfare, infrastructure and public health interventions underneath the management of its Acting Director-General, Philip Builders.
The institute highlighted the reforms in a press release issued on Friday, citing enhancements in staff welfare, restoration of fundamental infrastructure, efforts to strengthen analysis funding and mental property administration, and its current response to the Ebola outbreak.
“His administration is committed to strengthening the Institute’s capacity to fulfil its mandate and contribute to Nigeria’s pharmaceutical development, scientific innovation, and improved healthcare outcomes,” it famous.
One of the administration’s interventions has been the structure of an Ebola Response Team, headed by Peters Oladisu, Director of the Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology.
NIPRD mentioned it additionally equipped 17 cartons of hand sanitiser gel and a couple of,000 instructional posters on Ebola signs and preventive measures to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The institute mentioned the intervention is a part of its contribution to public consciousness and prevention of rising health threats.
Staff welfare
NIPRD additionally cited enhancements in staff welfare as a part of the adjustments underneath Mr Builders.
The institute mentioned it performed its 2025 staff promotion train and addressed excellent staff claims.
It additionally mentioned wage arrears owed to safety personnel, cleaners and gardeners had been settled.
Beyond staff-related measures, the institute mentioned it restored electrical energy and water provide, which it described as essential to making a extra conducive setting for analysis and different actions.
Research and innovation
NIPRD mentioned it was additionally strengthening its analysis and innovation ecosystem by restructuring its Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office and Grant Office.
It has established an Office for Strategic Partnerships and Commercialisation, headed by Adeola Jegede, a scientist with expertise in coverage, monitoring and analysis.
The workplace is anticipated to facilitate partnerships, appeal to analysis alternatives and help the commercialisation of merchandise developed from analysis carried out by the institute.
An instance of the institute’s analysis efforts is the success of its scientist, Isaac Ajeh, who received a NASENI Innovation Grant for analysis into changing plantain peels into pharmaceutical merchandise.
The challenge seeks to discover how agricultural waste could be remodeled into helpful pharmaceutical merchandise, highlighting the potential intersection between native analysis, healthcare and sustainable innovation.
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NIPRD mentioned it was additionally increasing its digital capability by upgrades to its NCC Centre, computer-based testing amenities and different info and communication know-how infrastructure.
According to the institute, the amenities will help computer-based examinations, digital analysis and technology-driven studying, whereas offering entry to ICT amenities for faculties in surrounding communities.
The administration has additionally supported researchers to take part in nationwide and worldwide coaching programmes, which the institute mentioned would expose them to international greatest practices and strengthen scientific collaboration.
“Under Professor Builders’ leadership, NIPRD continues to pursue initiatives aimed at strengthening local pharmaceutical production, translating research into practical solutions, and improving Nigeria’s healthcare capacity,” it famous.
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