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REALS Pharmaceutical Limited celebrated its 30th anniversary with renewed commitment to the provision of quality healthcare, product innovation and expanded community support programs, unveiling a new fast-acting relief product, Dr. Fizzo, as part of activities commemorating this milestone.
The colorful celebration, held at the Victoria Garden Event Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, attracted healthcare professionals, industry stakeholders, partners and business associates, who commended the company’s 30-year contribution to the Nigerian pharmaceutical sector.
One of the highlights of the event was the official launch of Dr. Fizzo, described by the company as a fast-acting, long-acting drug designed to improve access to effective treatment options for common health conditions.
In addition to product innovation, the company has also launched empowerment initiatives targeting small traders, with several beneficiaries receiving ₦150,000 each to strengthen their businesses and improve livelihoods.
The company also announced an expansion of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, with a greater focus on schools and community-based interventions.
Speaking at the event, REALS Pharmaceutical Group CEO, Pharm. Adesanmi Popoola, said the company’s survival and growth over 30 years has been underpinned by resilience, faith and strategic partnerships.
He recalled the company’s humble beginnings in January 1996 with about nine staff members, including medical representatives and administrative staff, noting that one of the first employees now serves as Director of Sales and Marketing.
“The journey began more than 30 years ago at the desk of my brother and friend, Femi Soremekun, who gave me a job after I was asked to leave my last paid job without notice,” Popoola said, adding that the company has experienced both “boom and bust, highs and lows,” but has remained strong over the years.
He expressed appreciation to the Founding Chairman, Akogun Olanrewaju Adesuyi, the Board of Directors led by Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, shareholders, partners, staff and his wife, Deaconess Foluke Popoola, for their support over the years.
The Prime Minister, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, in his remarks, described REALS Pharmaceutical as a major contributor to Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem, particularly in the provision of reliable and standard medicines.
He said the company has played a key role in shifting consumer confidence towards regulated pharmaceutical products, adding that its growth reflects stakeholders’ commitment to quality and innovation.
“The company has become a major player in the pharmaceutical industry and this achievement is due to the dedication of all stakeholders,” he said, assuring that the company will continue to prioritize convenience, innovation, integrity, passion and customer focus.
Messages of goodwill also came from industry partners, including Halewood CEO Krustin Chanturvedi, who praised REALS Pharmaceutical for three decades of consistency in providing quality healthcare and customer satisfaction.
Prince Julius Adelusi Adeloye also praised Pharm’s leadership qualities. Popoola, describing him as a man of integrity whose dedication had sustained the company through difficult times.
The company’s management expressed appreciation to customers, healthcare providers, distributors and employees, noting that their contributions have been critical to its growth trajectory over the past 30 years.
They reaffirmed REALS Pharmaceutical’s commitment to advancing healthcare delivery in Nigeria through innovation, improved access to medicines and sustained investment in community development initiatives.
The anniversary celebration highlighted the company’s evolution from a modest pharmaceutical company to a major industry player, while establishing a forward-thinking agenda anchored in innovation, service delivery and social impact.
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