Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has strengthened its partnership with China on traditional medicine research after the Federal Government approved a major knowledge exchange programme involving 25 Nigerian scientists, researchers and health experts.
The delegation will travel to Beijing for a two-week programme at the Beijing Research Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medicinal Materials.
The initiative aims to boost Nigeria’s phytomedicine research, traditional medicine development and scientific innovation.
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Iziaq Salako urged participants to represent Nigeria responsibly.
The delegation includes researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and traditional medicine practitioners.
The programme forms part of government efforts to develop safe and scientifically validated traditional medicines.
Participants will receive training in research management, production techniques and diagnostic methods used in traditional medicine.
The initiative also seeks to strengthen local manufacturing and technology transfer.
Principal investigator Obi Adigwe described the collaboration as a major step towards building local expertise.
“This partnership will provide Nigerian scientists with valuable practical experience and strengthen local manufacturing capacity,” he said.
Adigwe said the programme aligns with efforts to position Nigeria as a leading centre for phytomedicine research in Africa.
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