The Olota of Ota reassures investors of peace as Sam Pharmaceutical unveils a multi-billion naira facility in Ogun, marking 55 years of excellence and boosting industrial growth
Olota Declares Otta Safe as Sam Pharmaceutical Launches Multi-Billion Naira Facility in Ogun
Otta, Ogun State, has reinforced its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading industrial hubs with the commissioning of a new multi-billion-naira pharmaceutical company. The development signals growing investor confidence in the region’s industrial potential.
His Majesty, Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege (Lanlege Ekun II), the Olota of the Ancient and Paramount Ottaland, Awori Kingdom, led an array of prominent dignitaries at the unveiling of Sam Pharmaceutical Company’s new facility along Ilo Awela, Otta. The event marked a significant milestone for the community and the nation’s healthcare sector.
The development, disclosed in a statement by the Principal Secretary to the Olota, Prince Adeyemi Sulaimon Olusesi, also coincided with the company’s 55th anniversary—celebrating decades of resilience, innovation, and impact in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
“This investment is a testament to the confidence stakeholders have in Otta’s future,” the statement noted, adding that “for over five decades, Sam Pharmaceutical has demonstrated resilience and excellence in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.”
At the event, the monarch delivered a strong message to investors, reaffirming Otta’s status as a peaceful and business-friendly environment.
“Otta remains a safe, stable, and welcoming destination for investors and businesses,” Kabiyesi declared.
He further emphasised that the town’s enduring unity and stability remain critical drivers of its growing appeal to investors and industrialists nationwide.
“The enduring peace and unity in our land will continue to attract more development into Ottaland,” he said.
Reiterating the community’s alignment with national development goals, the monarch assured stakeholders of continued cooperation and harmony.
“We are committed to supporting government policies through peaceful coexistence and progressive engagement,” the Awori royal father added.
The ceremony drew high-profile attendees, including Ogun State Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Minister of State for Health Dr. Isiaq Adekunle Salako, NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, former Ekiti State Governor Adeniyi Adebayo, and other key government and industry stakeholders.
The launch marks another milestone in Otta’s steady transformation into a powerhouse of industrial and economic activity in Nigeria, further strengthening its position as a preferred destination for large-scale investments.
