In 2017, Jubilee Syringe Manufacturing (JSM) held its grand opening. The event marked the start of an initiative with a mission to reduce Africa’s dependency on imported medical supplies. However, JSM has since ceased production and a memo was sent to its employees notifying them of this development.

The halt of JSM’s operation was met with varied reactions on social media. Some users expressed worries about the impact on healthcare, while others criticized the allocation of funds by officials, specifically referencing a high-cost church project led by the Akwa Ibom governor. There were also opinions that linked the manufacturing company’s downfall to the lack of competitive advantage, frequent power outages, systemic corruption, and poor handling by the government.

On Instagram, users expressed similar sentiments, blaming Nigeria’s fluctuating economic climate for the recent exit of multinational corporations. Others voiced concerns over the sustainability of local firms under such conditions. Some comments drew attention to the rising unemployment rate resulting from closures like these, while others criticized the nation’s investment priorities.