Pfizer Celebrates 60 Years in Nigeria

By Rebecca Ejifoma

Leading pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, Nigeria is marking its 60th year milestone with several exciting initiatives and programmes. The anniversary is a perfect occasion for Pfizer to look back at the brand’s achievements and reputation for setting the pace in the pharmaceutical industry.

The Country Manager, Mark Wagstaff, said: “It is exciting to see Pfizer mark 60 years in Nigeria this year.  As we honor the past 60 years, we are looking to the future and expect the remaining part of 2017 to be full of renewed vision, passion and commitment. “We have made substantial investments to strengthen our development and capabilities in order to better support our communities”.

As part of the activities to mark this anniversary, Pfizer in Nigeria is pleased to announce that it has moved to a new, ultra-modern office to accommodate its growing business operations base.  The new office is located at Heritage Place, 7th Floor, 21 Lugard Avenue, Off Alfred Rewanne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos state.

“The office has been designed with advanced technology and green initiatives to better serve our clients and accommodate our staff more effectively and efficiently,” the Corporate Affairs Director, Margaret Olele, said.

Committed to working together for a healthier world, Pfizer has assured Nigerians that it would continue to partner relevant stakeholders to advance the medical community in Nigeria and drive advocacy in the markets.

Now, Pfizer is a body that applies science and their global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. “We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines for people and animals. Our diversified global health care portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small molecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and many of the world’s best-known consumer products.”

Olele further added that daily , Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of “our time. Consistent with our responsibility as the world’s leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world.  For more than 150 years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us.”