To the resilient, passionate, and progressive people of Badagry Federal Constituency, I want to once again reaffirm my unwavering commitment to the growth, development, and proper representation of our land and our people.
Our movement has never been about personal ambition alone; it has always been about the collective dream of a better Badagry, a Badagry where our voices are heard, our communities are prioritized, our youths are empowered, our traders and farmers are supported, and our people truly enjoy the dividends of democracy.
Over time, we have shown through service, accessibility, and people-centered representation that leadership must remain connected to the people. Every step we have taken has been driven by the desire to protect the interests of our constituency and ensure that Badagry takes its rightful place in the conversations of development and progress.
At this crucial moment, I appeal to every supporter, every stakeholder, every youth, every woman, and every believer in this cause to remain calm, peaceful, steadfast, and hopeful as we await the official announcement from the party. Let us continue to conduct ourselves with maturity, unity, and confidence.
The love, support, and overwhelming solidarity shown across our communities in the past days have been deeply inspiring. It is a reflection of a people who believe in continuity, competence, and genuine representation.
By the grace of God and with the support of our people, we are confident that we will coast to victory. And when victory comes, it will not belong to one person alone, it will belong to the entire people of Badagry who stood firmly for progress, inclusion, and development.
The journey continues, and the mission remains clear: better representation, greater opportunities, and a stronger future for Badagry.
During yesterday’s plenary, I presented a petition before the House of Representatives against the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) over the controversial approval and structure of the Lagos Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC).
The petition raises serious concerns over what stakeholders describe as a deeply flawed and exclusionary framework capable of crippling Nigeria’s pharmaceutical distribution system.
Despite Lagos being Nigeria’s largest pharmaceutical hub, serving millions across the country, only one CWC with about 720 shops was approved for over 5,000 operators, while states with significantly smaller markets reportedly received larger allocations and expansion capacity.
The petition further alleges that the current structure encourages monopoly, threatens fair competition, imposes outrageous entry costs reportedly reaching ₦93.5 million per shop unit, and risks forcing thousands of legitimate operators out of business.
Stakeholders warn that if left unchecked, the policy could lead to medicine supply disruptions, higher healthcare costs, weakened regulatory credibility, loss of jobs, and the growth of unsafe informal distribution channels nationwide.
Among other prayers, the petition calls for a full investigation into the approval process, ownership structure, alleged monopolistic interests, and the immediate approval of additional CWCs in Lagos based on fairness, market realities, and public interest.
Sesi Whingan 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐂𝐍 𝐓𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭
Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan yesterday raised fresh concerns at the House of Representatives over what he described as a dangerous monopoly plot within Nigeria’s pharmaceutical distribution system.
Presenting a petition against the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), Whingan challenged the approval of the Lagos Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC), arguing that the structure unfairly sidelines thousands of legitimate drug dealers while concentrating control in the hands of a few powerful interests.
The petition, submitted on behalf of NAPPMED and stakeholders from Idumota Pharmaceutical Market, questioned why Lagos, Nigeria’s pharmaceutical hub with over 5,000 active wholesalers, was allocated just one wholesale centre with only about 720 shops.
Stakeholders warned that the arrangement could force many operators out of business, increase medicine costs, weaken supply chains, and create monopolistic control over drug distribution nationwide.
The House has now referred the matter to the Committee on Public Petitions for investigation.
Whingan’s latest intervention further reinforces his growing reputation in the Green Chamber as a vocal advocate for economic fairness, public interest, and grassroots representation.@sesiseun