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Dr. Stella Okoli Invests N35 Billion to Combat Malaria

4/28/2025

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Story summary
  • Dr. Stella Chinyelu Okoli, 81, is the founder of Emzor Group, a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria.
  • She is investing N35 billion in a new Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients plant in Ogun State to fight malaria.
  • The plant aims to produce 400 million metric tonnes of APIs yearly, decreasing import dependence and generating jobs.
  • Okoli's achievements have positioned her among Africa's wealthiest women, with a net worth exceeding $80 million.