All about Gemini
Gemini Pharmaceutical Nigeria Limited has distinguished itself as an indigenous company producing highly potent, world class ethical drugs. The company sustained its affiliation with Bayer AG. Leverkusen of Germany to produce some of its drugs, which has given it an edge over some local pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria.
Background of the Company
Gemini Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Limited was incorporated in 1972 by Bayer AG. Leverkusen and Dr. M.B Unuane with the objective of manufacturing and marketing Bayer AG’s pharmaceutical specialties in Nigeria. At inception, 60 % of its shares were owned by Bayer AG Leverkusen, West Germany and 40 % by Nigerians.
In 1974, a Joint Venture Agreement was signed between Dr. M.B. Unuane, Dr.T.A. Odutola and Bayer AG, Leverkusen. The name of the Company was changed to Bayer Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Limited.
The company then acquired 12 acres of land at Apapa/Oshodi Express Way, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, for the purpose of erecting a pharmaceutical manufacturing company. The ultra modern factory was commissioned in 1982. Commercial activities also commenced the same year.
In the late 1980s’ Bayer AG, as part of its global policy divested from its activities in the third world countries to allow indigenes to own and manage their subsidiary companies.
The shares belong to Bayer AG and Dr. T.A Odutola was acquired by Dr. M.B. Unuane and the company was transferred to him on 30th June 1993 and reverts to its original name ‘Gemini Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Limited’, with a Franchise and License Agreement, to manufacture Bayer AG pharmaceutical specialties in Nigeria until 2002.
Over the years, Gemini Pharmaceutical Nigeria Limited has distinguished itself as an indigenous company producing highly potent, world class ethical drugs. The company sustained its affiliation with Bayer AG. Leverkusen of Germany to produce some of its drugs, which has given it an edge over some local pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria.
Our Mission
We seek to excel in the provision of effective and dynamic healthcare delivery through manufacturing of high quality pharmaceuticals products, complying with international norms (GLP/GMP), engagement in education, medical services and research, in active collaboration with all stakeholders.
Our Vission
To be the foremost manufacturer of high quality, trusted and affordable pharmaceutical products.
Our Passion
Driven to better care for the needs of our families and People, we have repositioned to provide you products of the same trusted quality, made readily available and even more affordable.
