SKG Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical research and manufacturing company in sub-Saharan Africa, has launched Novadex Night in Lagos at the weekend, emphasizing the importance of good night sleep to overall body health. The new product, which comes in easy-to-swallow caplets, combines Paracetamol B.P. 500mg and Diphenhydramine HCL 25mg. According to Victoria Okon, Head of Marketing at SKG Pharma, this formulation provides fast relief from pain and has a calming effect to aid restful sleep.
Understanding the Importance of Sleep
Okon explained that sleep is a natural vital process where the body and brain recover, restore, and regulate key functions. She noted that sufficient sleep boosts mood, memory, and heart health. She urged consumers to trust Novadex Night for its optimal efficacy, highlighting the product's heritage from SKG Pharma, which has been known for quality pharmaceutical products for over six decades.
Trade Partners Conference
The launch was part of the yearly SKG Pharma Trade Partners Conference, attended by key trade partners from across the country who gathered in Lagos for a strategic session to discuss business and chart new paths for growth and profitability. Dr. Okey Akpa, Managing Director of SKG Pharma, stated in his opening remarks that the conference has over the years served as a platform to gather actionable feedback from trade partners, which has shaped SKG Pharma's product development and service to consumers across Africa.
Dr. Akpa urged trade partners to patronize made-in-Nigeria pharmaceutical products to ensure medicines security and health sovereignty, adding that SKG Pharma products are manufactured to recognized global standards. Akpa, a former chairman of the Pharmaceutical Group of Manufacturers' Association of Nigeria and current President of the West African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (WAPMA), thanked the Federal Government for supporting local production through various policies and regulations.
Trade Partner Testimonials
Some trade partners spoke at the conference, commending SKG Pharma for constantly innovating to serve the trade and consumers better across the pharmaceutical value chain. Mr. Steven Ozioko, Managing Director of New Health Pharmacy in Abuja, noted that SKG Pharma has maintained a strong reputation for quality, consistency, and consumer trust over the years. He added that the newly introduced Novadex Night will help many consumers who have been experiencing discomfort and sleepless nights due to aches and painful conditions.
Conference Highlights
Highlights of the trade partners conference included a lecture on "Growth, Scaling Up and Sustainable Business" delivered by Dr. Peter Bamkole of the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, and awards to high-performing trade partners. Ifeanyi Health Pharmaceutical Ltd in Sokoto won the top national award, followed by Simba Pharmacy in Lagos, while Green Access Healthcare Pharmacy in Abuja took the third position.
SKG Pharma Ltd is a top pharmaceutical company with a diverse product portfolio providing relief for various ailments and discomforts in the human body.
