THREE DAYS. ONE MISSION.
A carefully curated agenda balancing hands-on learning, industry immersion and continental dialogue — from distribution centre floors to the Gala Night stage.
AT A GLANCE
WHAT TO EXPECT ACROSS THE THREE DAYS.
CAPACITY & OPERATIONS
Workshops, site visits, association governance
INDUSTRY & HERITAGE
Manufacturing, regulation, culture, networking
ASSEMBLY & GALA
Plenary, breakouts, closing ceremony, awards
DETAILED SCHEDULE
FULL PROGRAMME.
Monday · 5 October 2026
ARRIVAL, REGISTRATION & WELCOME DINNER
Delegates arrive in Lagos, check in, and gather for an informal welcome dinner that sets the tone for the assembly.
ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES
HOTEL CHECK-IN SUPPORT, REFRESHMENTS AND DELEGATE ASSISTANCE
WELCOME DINNER AND NETWORKING SESSION
DAY 01
Tuesday · 6 October 2026
CAPACITY BUILDING, TECHNICAL SESSIONS & DISTRIBUTION CENTRE VISIT
Technical training on innovative supply-chain technology, followed by a field visit to leading distribution and wholesale operations, and the PWDAN Annual General Meeting.
BREAKFAST
DELEGATES' ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR THE DAY'S PROGRAMME
USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR EFFECTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION
COFFEE BREAK AND PREPARATION FOR FIELD VISIT
VISIT TO PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION CENTRES — WWCV & NEW HEIGHTS PHARMA
DINNER
PWDAN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DAY 02
Wednesday · 7 October 2026
MANUFACTURING FACILITY VISIT & HISTORICAL MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
Delegates observe pharmaceutical production and quality-management systems at a local manufacturer, followed by a cultural visit to a Lagos heritage museum.
BREAKFAST
DELEGATES' ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR FACTORY VISIT
VISIT TO PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING FACILITY — SAM PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
VISIT TO A HISTORICAL MUSEUM
DINNER & CULTURAL DISPLAY
RETURN TRANSFER TO HOTEL
DAY 03
Thursday · 8 October 2026
THEMATIC ASSEMBLY, MAIN CONFERENCE & GALA NIGHT
The culminating plenary of the Thematic Assembly — opening ceremony, keynote, technical presentation, panel deliberations, communiqué drafting and Gala Night awards.
BREAKFAST
DELEGATES' ARRIVAL, SEATING AND MEDIA REGISTRATION
OPENING ADDRESS
WELCOME ADDRESS
OPENING REMARKS
OPENING SPEECH
KEYNOTE: ADVANCING PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION IN AFRICA — BUILDING SECURE SUPPLY CHAINS AGAINST FALSIFIED MEDICINES
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION: THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION IN AFRICA
COFFEE BREAK, NETWORKING & EXHIBITION VISIT
PANEL DISCUSSION, STAKEHOLDER DELIBERATIONS, RESOLUTIONS & CLOSING PLENARY
VOTE OF THANKS
LUNCH
COMMUNIQUÉ DRAFTING
GALA NIGHT, CLOSING PARTY & AWARDS
Friday · 9 October 2026
DEPARTURE & CLOSING FORMALITIES
Final farewells, check-out support and delegate departures.
BREAKFAST
HOTEL CHECK-OUT PREPARATIONS AND FINAL DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS
DEPARTURE OF DELEGATES TO RESPECTIVE DESTINATIONS
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
LEADERSHIP
OGHENEOCHUKO OMARUAYE
Chairman, PWDAN
Company: New Heights Pharmaceuticals Ltd
UKAGHA IGWE
Vice-Chairman, PWDAN
Company: Farmatex Pharmaceuticals Ltd
OLAIDE SOETAN
Secretary, PWDAN
Company name: NHC Pharmaceuticals Ltd
MADUEKWE VIVIAN CHISOM
Membership Committee Chairman
Company name: De-elbon Pharmaceutical Nig. LTD
GAFAR OLANREWAJU MADEHIN
Law & Ethics Committee Chairman
Company: Pharmaton 693 Cooperative Pharmacy
ADEBAYO OYEYEMI AFON
Event and Invest Committee Chairman
Company: Safco Mega Solutions
FADEKE ADEYEMI
Financial Secretary
Company: Vaccipharm Ltd
VASTOVERS C. EMORDI
Chairman of Website and Publicity
Company: Vastovers Stemordz Limited
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OGHENEOCHUKO OMARUAYE
Member, Board of Trustees
Company: New Heights Pharmaceuticals Ltd
UKAGHA IGWE
Member, Board of Trustees
Company: Farmatex Pharmaceuticals Ltd
OLAIDE SOETAN
Member, Board of Trustees
Company name: NHC Pharmaceuticals Ltd
ROSEMARY NIKORO, FPSN
Member, Board of Trustees
CHIEDU MORDI, FPSN
Member, Board of Trustees
Coka Pharmacy and Store
ADEBAYO OYEYEMI AFON
Member, Board of Trustees
Company: Safco Mega Solutions LTD
MOHAMMED IBRAHIM HUSSAIN
Member, Board of Trustees
H-Medix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
SECURE YOUR SEAT.
Join 500+ delegates from 30+ countries for three days of learning, partnership and continental dialogue.