China has announced plans to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria, a project expected to end the country’s reliance on imported insulin and position it as a hub for medical biotechnology on the continent.
The move, announced by Yu Dunhai, China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, comes as both nations deepen economic cooperation through major infrastructure, health, and education partnerships.
The ambassador said China’s modernization drive would emphasize peace, development, and mutual benefit, adding: “We are eager to share development opportunities with African countries, including Nigeria.”