Abuja, August 19, 2024.- In the year of the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between Cuba and Nigeria, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Drugs, Equipment and Medical Devices Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Cuba (CEDMEC) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control of Nigeria (NAFDAC).
On the occasion, Professor Moji Adeyeye, Director General of NAFDAC, said that the signing took place at a good time for both countries, as it strengthens the historical ties that unite two nations. That its objective was to develop a relationship of trust with its Cuban sister agency. She recognized Cuba's great capacity in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, and Nigeria's in the development of immunology, and the possibility of expanding the areas of cooperation.
For her part, Cuban Ambassador Miriam Morales Palmero, on behalf of CEDMEC, reiterated the willingness to deepen joint work in the scientific field of health. During the meeting, topics of common interest related to drug registration were discussed.
(Embassy of Cuba)