December 29, (THEWILL) – Dr Stella Okoli, the founder of Emzor Pharmaceutical, months after the unfortunate demise of singer, Onyeka Onwenu, during her 80th birthday celebration, had cause to smile again when her company clocked 40. She rolled out the drums to mark its 40th anniversary with a grand event that blended gratitude, celebration and reflection.
The ceremony, which was held at Harbour Point in Lagos, transformed into a vibrant hub of culture, elegance and festivity as dignitaries, industry leaders, and guests gathered to honour a remarkable journey.
The evening wasn’t just about speeches. Cultural performances, gospel music, and awards brought an infectious energy to the celebration.
The highlight of the celebration was the launch of the N1 billion Emzor Wellness Fund to be used for critical interventions to help and rehabilitate victims of drug abuse.
During the ceremony cum thanksgiving dinner, Dr Okoli revealed that Emzor had developed one of the largest state-of-the-art pharmaceutical plants in the continent of Africa, located on more than 60 hectares of land in Sagamu, Ogun State. The factory also has one of the first Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) plants on the continent, thus reducing its dependence on imported raw materials and promoting healthcare security for the nation and the continent at large. Dr Okoli’s life is a story of resilience and purpose.
Starting as a small pharmacy in Lagos, Emzor grew into a pharmaceutical powerhouse with over 50 products. This goes to show the fair lady’s enduring commitment to excellence, even in the face of challenges.
Some of those who graced the event were Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) in London, who delivered an inspiring message during the event, among others.
Ivory Ukonu is a versatile journalist with many years of experience, with entertainment and society reporting as her area of core competence.
