Empower Academy Nigeria is a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing training institution dedicated to transforming Nigeria’s health and industrial landscape. In strategic partnership with the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), Empower Academy is being developed as a national hub for pharmaceutical excellence.

The vision is to create a digitally-enabled hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing education and training, focusing on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), entrepreneurship development, and hands-on technical learning to strengthen production capacity, workforce skills, and innovation in Nigeria's health sector.

The main office is located at Empower Swiss (Empower School of Health), Chemin des Mines 2, Sécheron, Geneva 1202, Switzerland. The academy also has facilities and operations in Nigeria.

The Learning Centre offers courses in six main categories:

• Pharmaceutical Management
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Regulatory
• Good Practices (GxP)
• Validation
• Supply Chain Management

Course prices vary:

• Short courses: Starting from US$100
• Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management: US$3,000
• Scholarships are available for most courses

Yes, scholarships are available for most courses. Look for the "Scholarship: Available" indicator on course listings.

Courses are offered in the following modes:

• Online
• Physical (in-person)
  • The mode varies by course and can be filtered in the Learning Centre.

Course durations range from:

• 1 week (short courses)
• 4 weeks (intermediate courses)
• 52 weeks (Post Graduate Diploma programs)

Upon successful completion, participants receive:

• A certificate of completion
• Downloadable course materials
• Alumni network access
• For the Post Graduate Diploma programs, certifications are co-accredited by UNITAR and FIP

Most courses are designed for:

• Professionals with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, healthcare management, or related fields
• Industry professionals seeking continuous learning and professional development
• Those working in pharmaceuticals or related sectors

Click on the "Login" button at the top of the page, then select "Create new account" to register for full access to the platform.

Some courses may allow guest access. On the login page, you can click "Access as a guest" to explore available guest-accessible content.

On the login page, click "Forgotten your username or password?" to reset your credentials.

1. Browse the Learning Centre and select a course
2. Click "Explore" to view course details
3. Click "Enrol Now" to begin enrolment
4. Complete payment or scholarship application

The Network is a members-only feature that requires login access. It provides a platform for learners and alumni to connect and collaborate.

The Industry Map is an interactive visualization of pharmaceutical manufacturers across Nigeria's 36 states and FCT, developed in partnership with PMG-MAN (Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria).

You can:

• Click on any state on the map to see manufacturer details
• Use the Search function to find specific states or companies
• Click on the legend to filter by number of manufacturers (0, 1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21+)

The map displays:

• Number of pharmaceutical companies in each Nigerian state
• Company names and details when you click on a state
• Geographic distribution of pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity

The academy has a distinguished faculty including:

• Professor Paul Lalvani (Executive Director, Empower Group)
• Dr. Denis Broun (Director, Empower Swiss)
• Professor Paul Spivey (Former Fellow, Royal Pharmaceutical Society)
• Professor Andy Barraclough (Director of Education & Capacity Building)
• Ms. Kate S. Kikule (Technical Advisor)
• Mr. Brian Porter (Adjunct Professor, UIC and Boston University)
• Mr. Nicolas Tavagnutti (Global Procurement & Supply Chain Expert)
• Dr. Gaurav Kumar Jain (Associate Professor, DPSRU)
• Ms. Caroline Getrude Dandira-Samatanga (Regulatory Expert)
• Dr. Harpreet Kaur (Associate Professor, Online Programs)

Faculty members bring combined experience of 200+ years in:

• Global health and pharmaceutical management
• Supply chain and procurement (WHO, UNICEF, UNDP experience)
• Pharmaceutical regulation and GMP compliance
• Academic research and teaching
• International health agencies (World Bank, Gates Foundation, WHO)

Key partners include:

• PVAC - Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain
• The World Bank - Strategic financing and technical support
• PMG-MAN - Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of Nigeria (120+ members)
• UNITAR - United Nations Institute for Training and Research
• FIP - International Pharmaceutical Federation
• AUDA-NEPAD - African Union Development Agency
• AMRH - African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization
• Institute Pasteur de Dakar - West Africa RCCN hub
• IMPACT - World Bank malaria program
• National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP)

Yes, the Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management is:

• Co-certified by UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research)
• Approved with FIP's (International Pharmaceutical Federation) seal of approval

• Email: info@empowerschoolofhealth.org
• Phone: +41 22 551 02 27
• Address: Empower Swiss (Empower School of Health), Chemin des Mines 2, Sécheron, Geneva 1202, Switzerland

For administrative support, contact:

• Josiah Oyarekhua Omoba: josiah.omoba@empowerswiss.org
• Manoj Kumar Singh: pharmafaculty@empowerswiss.org

Follow Empower Academy on social media:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eshllp/
• X (Twitter): https://x.com/EmpowerGRP
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7GYOA3pUUG3auq2TpbB6gQ
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowerschoolofhealth

• Stable internet connection
• Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Device with audio/video capability for multimedia content

The platform is web-based and accessible via mobile browsers. Check with support for any dedicated mobile application availability.

Yes, group enrolment is recommended for:

• Industry organizations
• Regulatory bodies
• Academic institutions

Contact the administrative team for group enrolment options and potential discounts.