President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on retaining the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for the regulation of medicines and vaccines.

 The global health regulatory body conducted a re-benchmarking exercise from May 28 to May 30, 2025, assessing NAFDAC against globally recognized standards for regulatory performance.

The President commends NAFDAC’s management and staff for their professionalism, consistency, and dedication to safeguarding public health, noting that this achievement strengthens Nigeria’s standing as a reliable partner in global health security and pandemic preparedness.

President Tinubu also assures that his administration will continue to support NAFDAC in its journey towards achieving WHO’s Maturity Level 4, the highest global standard of regulatory excellence.