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Pharmaceutical Company Honours Health Minister

An award of excellence was today conferred on Nigeria's health Minister, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu by the management of Interpharma Pharmaceuticals who said the award was in recognition of the minister's outstanding performance in the health ministry in particular, and the health sector in general.

The company said the minister had contributed a lot to the health sector, this they said is evident in the improved delivery of health services across Nigeria. They also noted his exceptional leadership qualities with which he transformed ministry.

Responding, the minister appreciated the company for the award and mentioned some of the ministry's achievements under his leadership.

Speaking through the ministry's Director of Food and Drugs, Mrs. Mary Okpesheyi, the minister mentioned some of the achievements of the ministry under his administration. These include :launching of drug distribution guidelines which has sanitized drug distribution process in the country, strengthening of drug supply chain management and patronage of local drug manufacturers," according to the ministry's official website.