Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti wants Nigerians to put their money behind herbal medicines made at home. The institution has been urging the public to choose locally produced herbal remedies over imported pharmaceutical products. Its argument centres on cutting the country's dependence on foreign drugs and keeping spending inside the Nigerian economy. The university has invested in research on plant-based treatments and believes Nigerian firms can compete on quality if given a fair chance. Supporters say homegrown medicine could also be more affordable and easier to reach in rural communities. Any wider shift would still depend on strict testing and regulation before products reach the market. For now, ABUAD is pressing its case in a broader debate about self-reliance in healthcare.