Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned the first medical syringes factory in the state, O-Care Disposable Syringes, restating his administration’s continued support initiatives aimed at driving industrialization and economic growth through strategic investments in infrastructure, power supply, and policy reforms.
The factory, established by Transgreen Nigeria Limited, is located at Odofin Park Estate, Ijesha, Apapa-Oshodi, Lagos.
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Governor Sanwo-Olu gave this assurance while speaking at the factory site, saying that his administration remained committed to creating an enabling environment for businesses like Transgreen Nigeria Limited and other industries to thrive.
The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, noted that the O-Care Disposable Syringes factory is more than just a manufacturing plant, saying that it is a symbol of innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence.
According to him, by producing high-quality syringes locally, the factory has reduced the country’s dependency on imports, created jobs for the people, and ensured that essential medical supplies were always within reach.
“As we celebrate this achievement today, let us remember that this is just the beginning. This is particularly important as we continue to strengthen our healthcare infrastructure to meet global standards.
“Our administration remains committed to creating an enabling environment for businesses like Transgreen Nigeria Limited to thrive. Through strategic investments in infrastructure, power supply, and policy reforms, we will continue to support initiatives that drive industrialization and economic growth,” the governor said.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the initiative aligned with one of the pillars of his administration’s development agenda, which is healthcare and by extension, a vision for a healthier and more prosperous Lagos.
He emphasised that the establishment of the factory demonstrated the power of collaboration between the government and private sector in addressing critical gaps in the healthcare system of the state and the country at large, saying that this facility supported the government’s broader goal of economic diversification by fostering industrial growth within the state.
Besides, he said the factory that it also complimented the state government’s 2025 “Budget of Sustainability,” which prioritizes infrastructure development, human capital investment, and environmental sustainability, noting that the synergy between this project and his administration’s budgetary focus on healthcare underscored the state government’s shared commitment to improving the quality of life for all Lagosians.
The governor called on industry leaders, healthcare professionals, investors, and policymakers to join hands with the government in its journey toward building a self-sufficient Lagos where innovation fuels progress and prosperity.
Governor Sanwo-Olu commended Transgreen Nigeria Limited for its vision and dedication in establishing the state-of-the-art factory, stating that the O-Care syringes were designed with safety and environmental sustainability in mind, qualities that reflected the highest standards of medical manufacturing.
According to him, these syringes will not only serve the needs of Nigerians but will also position Lagos as a hub for medical innovation in Africa.
The First Lady of Lagos State, DR. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, earlier in her speech, stated that the syringe factory is a significant boost to the Lagos State Government’s THEMES+ Agenda, particularly in strengthening the healthcare sector and ensuring access to essential medical infrastructure for the residents.
She noted that healthcare remains a cornerstone of the Sanwo-Olu administration’s developmental agenda for a Greater Lagos, adding that the governor had made significant strides in revitalizing and repositioning the healthcare sector for efficient service delivery.
Dr. Sanwo-Olu described the initiative as a major milestone in advancing self-sufficiency in medical supplies and enhancing healthcare delivery in the state and beyond, assuring that her office remained committed to complementing government’s efforts through intervention programmes that support vulnerable women, youths, and children, and ensuring that no one was left behind.
Managing Director of Transgreen Nigeria Limited, Mr. Cyprian Orakpo, in his own remark, noted that the O-Care Disposable Syringes is a product that would not only help meet the healthcare needs but would also contribute to reducing Nigeria’s dependence on foreign imports.
This was just as Orakpo noted that manufacturing companies in Nigeria come with numerous hurdles, including access to capital, prohibitive cost of power, mand ultiple taxes from different government agencies which he said complicated the landscape for businesses.
According to him, the infrastructure, from roads to power, has been a significant obstacle, but quickly affirmed that notwithstanding all these challenges, Transgreen Nigeria Limited remained committed to its mission of elevating healthcare everywhere, adding that the story of the company was a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and deep belief in the potential of “Made in Products.”
Director General, National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye, who was represented by Director of Vaccines, Biologics and Medical Devices Registration and Regulatory Affairs Directorate, Khadijah Ade-Abolade, a Pharmacist, stated that the product of O-Care Disposable Syringes was officially recognized by the Agency, ensuring that it adhered to international standards of excellence
“At NAFDAC, we understand the critical importance of manufacturing high-quality medical devices locally.
“The approval of O-Care Disposable Syringes is a reflection of the diligent work and dedication that we, as the regulatory authority, invest in ensuring that only safe and effective products reach the market.
“I am proud to say that O-Care syringes meet all the regulatory requirements for safety, quality, and good performance. This product is officially recognized by NAFDAC, ensuring that it adheres to international standards of excellence,” she said.
The NAFDAC boss stated that the commissioning marked not just the introduction of a new product but the advancement of healthcare in Nigeria, in line with the vision of improving the quality of life for Nigerians and the entire African continent.
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