Agenda
- 08:00 - 09:55
Opening and Signing Ceremony
- Opening remarks by
- Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu - Minister of Budget and Economic Planning
- Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare
- Remarks by EU Ambassadors, government representatives, and other stakeholders.
- Official declaration of the Forum open by H.E. Kashim Shettima (GCON), Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on behalf of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Signing ceremonies under the Team Europe Global Gateway Framework and PVAC initiatives.
- 11:00 – 12:10
Panel Discussion 1: Enabling Health Sector Growth
- Theme: Regulatory frameworks, value chains, pooled procurement, and access to medicines. Participants: Government agencies, development partners, and private sector representatives.
- 12:10 – 12:40
Tea / Coffee Break
- Networking and informal discussions.
- 12:40 – 13:40
Panel Discussion 2: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)
- Theme: Strengthening policy harmonisation, domestic manufacturing, and supply chain systems for universal access. Participants: Representatives from WAHO, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.
- 13:40 – 14:30
Lunch Break / Transition
- Networking and informal discussions among participants.
- 14:30 – 14:35
Investment Forum Opening
- Recap of morning highlights and presentation of session objectives.
- 14:35 – 15:45
Panel Discussion 3: Investment in Health Manufacturing and Financing
- Theme: Innovative financing models, partnerships, and sustainable local production. Participants: Representatives of development finance institutions, investment agencies, and the private sector.
- 15:45 – 16:00
Pitching Plenary Introduction
- Overview of pitch session objectives, format, and engagement process for investors.
- 16:00 – 18:00
Pitching and B2B Sessions
- Showcase of investment-ready pharmaceutical and healthcare manufacturing projects (10-minute pitches + Q&A).
- Parallel B2B matchmaking and business linkages.
- 18:00 – 18:15
Forum Conclusion and Next Steps
- Summary of action plans, working group recommendations, and commitments.
- 18:15 – 19:00
Networking Reception at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre
- Bilateral and informal discussions among companies, investors, and government agencies.