West African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (WAPMA), the body that represents about 200 pharmaceutical manufacturers in the West African region held its 10th anniversary conference and AGM on March 29th, in Accra Ghana.
Delegates to the conference were joined by international dignitaries, including the former president of Ghana, HE John Agyeman Kufour, to explore relevant issues for the pharmaceutical industry within the sub-region. International agencies such as GIZ WAHO, UNIDO, and WHO were also represented.
The highlight of the conference was the election of a new executive to guide the association in the achievement of its strategic objectives. To head the new WAPMA executive, Mr Okey Akpa was elected as the incoming President.
Mr Okey Akpa (FPSN) is the Chief Executive Officer of SKG Pharma Nigeria Ltd and sits on the board of several Nigerian and British blue chip companies. He is also the Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
I have also attached the WAPMA President’s acceptance speech and photographs with the former president of Ghana to support this release
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