Former Labour Party chieftain and 2023 Kogi State House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Oluwatosin Medaiyese, has congratulated Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, describing his emergence as a major boost to the nation’s security architecture.
In his congratulatory message, Medaiyese said Gen. Musa’s appointment reflects President Bola Tinubu’s confidence in competence and proven leadership. “Your appointment is a testament to your proven leadership, dedication to national service, and unwavering commitment to the peace and security of our nation,” he said.
He expressed optimism that the former Chief of Defence Staff will bring his wealth of operational and administrative experience to bear in tackling insecurity. “I am confident that your experience will contribute significantly to strengthening our armed forces, enhancing national security, and safeguarding the unity and stability of Nigeria,” Medaiyese stated.
Medaiyese prayed for a successful tenure for the new minister, saying, “I pray that God grants you the wisdom, courage and vision needed to excel in this noble assignment.”
Gen. Musa, who led the Armed Forces as Chief of Defence Staff between June 2023 and October 2025, is widely respected for his role in counter-insurgency operations, particularly in the Northeast. His appointment follows the resignation of Mohammed Badaru Abubakar due to health reasons. He was nominated by President Tinubu on December 2, 2025, and confirmed by the Senate a day later.
With rising security challenges, including banditry, insurgency and kidnappings, Nigerians will be watching how Musa deploys his experience to strengthen national defence and restore confidence across affected communities.
Ayo-Ayodele Pharmaceutical Chemist Nigeria Limited Gets SON Revalidation, Seeks Crackdown on Fake Medical Products
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has presented the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) revalidation certificates to Ayo-Ayodele Pharmaceutical Limited for its Dele Pad and Dele Cotton Wool products, reaffirming the company’s compliance with national quality and safety standards.
Speaking during the presentation in Ilorin, the SON State Coordinator, Engr. Oyewopo Abdul-Razak Ademola, represented by Mrs Abiola Bayero, said the certification underscores the company’s consistency and commitment to producing safe and hygienic medical consumables for Nigerians.
“MANCAP is more than a regulatory exercise; it is a statement of integrity and reliability,” she said.
“By meeting the requirements again, Ayo-Ayodele Pharmaceutical has shown strong internal quality processes and readiness to compete confidently in the Nigerian market.”
She urged the company to continue adhering to good manufacturing practices, assuring that SON remains available to support its journey toward global quality benchmarks.
The General Manager of Ayo-Ayodele Pharmaceutical Chemist Nigeria Limited, Mr Maruf Olasinbo Lawal, described the certification as encouragement for the company’s drive to maintain quality and affordability.
“Over the years, we have strived to maintain good quality and strictly follow good manufacturing practices,” he said.
“Today’s certificates will further strengthen our determination to provide Nigerians with reliable products. We appreciate SON Kwara for their consistent guidance and we will continue to apply all recommendations.”
Lawal, however, raised concerns about the increasing circulation of substandard cotton wool and sanitary pads in the country, noting the negative impact on producers who follow due process.
“What we have all over Nigeria now is substandard, poorly labelled and low-quality products that are not fit for human use,” he lamented. “These are surgical and medical consumables that require pure and proper production processes. We have made our concerns known to SON several times and we hope for stronger action to curb the infiltration of fake products in the market.”
Ayo-Ayodele Pharmaceutical Chemist Nigeria Limited manufactures cotton wool, sanitary pads, cotton balls, bleached cotton and disposable caps, while its partner firm, HMA Medical, produces syringes, needles, intravenous fluids and other pharmaceutical items.
The event ended with renewed assurances from both SON and the company to sustain quality and protect Nigerian consumers from harmful medical products.