Local Content Devt: Kwara Govt Seeks Partnership with Tuyil Pharmaceutical Company

To promote economic growth, improve the availability of quality medications in hospitals, and create more job opportunities in the State, the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KWHMB) is partnering with Toyil and other indigenous pharmaceutical companies in the State.

The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board (KWHMB), Dr. Abdulraheem Malik stated this initiative recently, during a visit to Tuyil Pharmaceutical Company Limited's production facility at New Idi Road in Ilorin.

Dr. Malik emphasized the government's commitment to supporting local businesses, stating that "we want to purchase from our State whenever possible and help our indigenous companies to grow." He highlighted that the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is dedicated to fostering partnerships with local pharmaceutical firms. This initiative is expected to significantly boost the State's commercial activities and contribute to economic growth, including the creation of more employment opportunities.

He described Tuyil Pharmaceutical Company Limited as a reputable name associated with quality production of drugs and expressed confidence in the company's ability to supply high-quality medications to hospitals. "We want to understand clearly the source of the drugs we provide for our patients," he added.

The Executive Secretary affirmed that, based on the state-of-the-art facilities observed during the visit, Kwara is well-positioned among the top pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Dr. Malik also emphasized that while the government is eager to support indigenous companies, it will only collaborate with those that demonstrate commitment to quality assurance in the drugs supplied to hospitals, as the health of Kwara residents is the administration's top priority.

Pharm. Bambe Gbenga, Director and Superintendent  Pharmacist of Tuyil Pharmaceutical Company Limited, expressed gratitude to the Kwara State Government and the management of Kwara Hospitals Management Board (KWHMB) for the initiative. He described the partnership as historic, noting that the Hospitals Management Board is the first government agency to collaborate with the company, and he assured that the relationship would benefit both parties.

Pharm. Bambe revealed that Tuyil Pharmaceutical Company Limited has employed approximately 1,000 staff members, all of whom are locally sourced from Kwara State.

Other visiting team from the Hospitals Management Board included, Pharm. Mustapha Jimoh, Director of Pharmaceutical Services; Pharm. Lovette Oladele, Project Manager of the Kwara State Essential Drugs Programme (EDP); Pharm. Mustapha Hasiat, Procurement Officer of EDP; Mr. Adamu Usman, Press Secretary; and Mr. Moshood Ibrahim, Administrative Officer of the Board.

Adamu Usman

Press Secretary  

Kwara State Hospitals Management Board

0805 783 3718