DP World Healthcare Nigeria has partnered with indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturer Miraflash Nigeria Limited to strengthen pharmaceutical distribution, expand access to locally manufactured medicines DP World and improve healthcare supply chain efficiency across Nigeria.
The partnership was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 14 October, marking Miraflash’s integration into DP World Healthcare’s nationwide pharmaceutical distribution network.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Pharm. Chief Moses Oluwalade, managing director of Miraflash Nigeria Limited, said the collaboration would help address longstanding distribution and infrastructure challenges that have limited the company’s growth despite more than two decades of producing quality medicines.
According to him, DP World Healthcare’s extensive logistics capabilities, warehousing infrastructure and operational expertise provide the ideal platform for expanding Miraflash’s reach and ensuring wider availability of its products across the country.
“Effective distribution is as important as manufacturing in healthcare delivery. Medicines require strict storage and handling conditions to maintain their quality and efficacy. Through DP World Healthcare’s warehouse network spanning Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, we expect improved market accessibility, faster delivery timelines and broader nationwide coverage,” Oluwalade stated.
Also speaking at the event, Naveen Pala, managing director of DP World Healthcare Nigeria, described Miraflash as a reputable indigenous pharmaceutical company whose product portfolio complements DP World Healthcare’s expanding healthcare business.
He emphasised DP World Healthcare’s more than 25 years of proven expertise in pharmaceutical distribution, regulatory affairs, demand generation, marketing support, cold-chain logistics and pharmaceutical warehousing, positioning the company as a trusted one-stop partner delivering integrated healthcare solutions.
“Miraflash has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing. We are delighted to partner with the organisation and support its next phase of growth through our robust distribution and healthcare infrastructure,” Pala said.
He disclosed that DP World Healthcare currently operates 11 pharmaceutical-grade warehouses across Nigeria and plans to expand its footprint to between 15 and 20 facilities over the next two years.
According to him, the company’s investment in advanced cold-chain capabilities and decentralised distribution infrastructure is designed to improve product availability, accelerate delivery times and enhance service quality nationwide.
Pala further emphasised that the partnership presents a significant opportunity for Miraflash to scale its manufacturing operations, broaden its product portfolio and strengthen its market presence, while also supporting DP World Healthcare’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical value chain.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior executives from both organisations, including Gugulethu Mayisela, vice-president, Finance – Healthcare Africa; Mani Balasubramanian, vice-president, Finance – Healthcare West Africa; Shettipalli Chakradhar, head of finance; and Ananth Sigadapu, business unit head, representing DP World Healthcare Nigeria.
Miraflash was represented by Bode Ayenibiowo, marketing manager, and Yemi Akinwande, quality assurance manager.
