The Governor of Ogun State, Mr. Dapo Abiodun, has commissioned a Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) production facility to improve the healthcare system in the state.
Abiodun announced the launch on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, noting that the factory will produce over 147 million test kits every year for different diseases, including HIV and malaria, among others.
“We are proud to commission Nigeria’s first large-scale rapid diagnostic test (RDT) production facility—CODIX BIO Limited—right here in Ogun State. Located along the Sagamu expressway, this state-of-the-art in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) factory is the second of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa and will produce over 147 million test kits annually for diseases like HIV, malaria, and Hepatitis B and C.
“This milestone marks a transformative leap in our journey to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system through innovation and local manufacturing. This development aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises unlocking the healthcare value chain through domestic production and reducing our dependency on imported medical diagnostics,” he stated.
Governor Abiodun noted that over 90% of diagnostic kits used in Africa today are imported, stressing that the facility is not only boosting local production but also saving foreign exchange, creating jobs, and reinforcing public health response capacity in the state and Nigeria as a whole.
He mentioned that the endorsements from the Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, and Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, affirm the strength of his administration’s vision in industrialising Ogun State and building a robust innovation ecosystem.
“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,” the Governor said.
He expressed gratitude to Mr. Sammy Ogunjimi and the entire CODIX BIO team for their partnership and commitment.
“This factory has already gained global recognition under WHO’s H-TAP initiative as a key hub for Africa’s diagnostic needs. Together, we are shaping a healthier, self-reliant future for our people,” he added.
