In recent months, Empower Swiss, SARL has been at the forefront of advancing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical workforce development through a series of high-impact stakeholder engagements coordinated by the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC).

During the Stakeholder Workshop on “Enhancing Local Manufacturing and Supply Chains for Malaria Health Commodities”, held on 8–9 October 2025 in Abuja, Empower “Addressing Industry Capacity Gaps through Digital Training and Self-Regulation: Building Sustainable Skills, Compliance, and Self-Sufficiency.” The workshop, convened by the PVAC in collaboration with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP ), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC ), and development partners such as the World Bank , brought together key stakeholders from across the sector. The session showcased how Empower’s digital learning framework and Centre of Excellence for Digital Training can promote continuous professional development, and align training initiatives with PVAC’s national manufacturing capacity-building agenda.

Adding strategic depth, Empower facilitated Technical Group 2 sessions, which guided the regulatory roadmap discussions for malaria-essential commodities such as Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs), Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), and vaccines.

Comprehensive Situational Analysis and Targeted Digital Solutions

At the PVAC-Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMG-MAN ) Consultative Meeting in Lagos, Empower presented a detailed situational analysis outlining workforce competency gaps, technical needs, and supply chain challenges facing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector. Findings are now driving the development of tailored digital training solutions through Empower Academy Nigeria—a transformative digital training initiative integrating competency development, policy strengthening, financing facilitation, and infrastructure enhancement.

The platform’s Learning Management System (LMS) offers robust features including progress tracking, SCORM-compliant course modules, mobile accessibility, and issuance of digital certificates. Phase I showcases a comprehensive catalogue of approximately 40 courses, strategically mapped from findings of the situational analysis into six core categories:

In Phase 2, the academy will expand to include a cutting-edge physical hub and digital centre, further strengthening its role as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and capacity building across the sector.

Read more about Empower’s transformative initiatives in pharmaceutical manufacturing on the African continent, including capacity building, advanced manufacturing services, and strategic partnerships accelerating local production here.