Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun inaugurated Nigeria’s first large-scale rapid diagnostic test production facility, CODIX BIO Limited, on Friday.
This pioneering facility, located along the Sagamu expressway, is poised to revolutionize local healthcare, reducing reliance on imported diagnostic kits.
Governor Abiodun described the facility as a “transformative leap,” emphasizing its role in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. He stated, “This milestone marks a transformative leap in our journey to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system through innovation and local manufacturing.”
With the capacity to produce over 147 million test kits annually for diseases such as HIV, malaria, and Hepatitis B and C, the factory aims to meet critical demand across Africa. “Currently, over 90 percent 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,” Abiodun explained.
The project received endorsement from key ministers, including Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate Muhammad, and Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who showed strong support for the initiative.
Abiodun also called on CODIX BIO to collaborate with Ogun’s universities and research institutions to enhance training and biomedical expertise. “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,” he added.
The factory has already earned recognition from the World Health Organisation’s H-TAP initiative, positioning it as a key diagnostic hub for Africa. “Together, we are shaping a healthier, self-reliant future for our people,” Abiodun concluded.
