- National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) destroyed substandard products worth N43 billion in Ibadan
- The operation included counterfeit drugs, unregistered soaps, and other contraband items
- Over 30 different products were voluntarily surrendered by companies and trade unions
In a bid to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) carried out a major operation in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices, worth N43 billion.
The operation was conducted at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele Local Government Area, with officials from security agencies and the Oyo State government in attendance on Thursday, September 19.
NAFDAC seizes valued at N43 billion
During the event, NAFDAC's Director-General, Professor Christiana Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Shabba Mohammed, announced that the products were voluntarily surrendered by compliant companies, NGOs, and trade unions.
“Over 30 different products were seized in total. The agency has been actively gathering intelligence on illegal warehousing, sale, and distribution of narcotics by pharmaceutical vendors in Lagos and other states.
“Recent raids conducted by the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate resulted in the confiscation of products worth over N700 million.
NAFDAC's crackdown includes aphrodisiacs, counterfeit beverages
“By taking these actions, NAFDAC aims to protect the health and safety of the public while promoting compliance within the pharmaceutical industry,” Professor Adeyeye stated.
The items that were seized included non-prescription medications, aphrodisiacs, drugs for sexual enhancement, and prescription-only drugs.
“In addition to counterfeit pharmaceuticals, the operation also targeted contraband items such as unregistered soaps, tomato paste, and counterfeit beverages,” NAFDAC's Director-General, Professor Christiana Mojisola Adeyeye added.
NAFDAC and Borno State officials uncover flood-damaged drugs in warehouses
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that a collaborative team from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Borno State Ministry of Health seized unsafe medications worth millions in the Gamboru area of Maiduguri.
The mission was initiated to avert a public health challenge after the flood crisis that happened in the state.