The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday destroyed substandard products valued at N43 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The destroyed items, including counterfeit drugs, medical devices, aphrodisiacs, sex enhancement drugs, and banned substances like codeine and narcotics, were voluntarily surrendered by compliant companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and trade unions.
NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Christiana Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Pharm. Shabba Mohammed, said the agency has been actively gathering intelligence on illegal warehousing, sale, and distribution of narcotics.
Recent raids conducted by the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate resulted in the confiscation of products worth over N700 million, Adeyeye disclosed.
The agency urged citizens to report unlawful practices to the nearest NAFDAC office for immediate investigation, emphasizing the importance of public involvement in combating counterfeit drugs and unwholesome food products.
“This operation is a significant step in our efforts to protect the health and safety of Nigerians,” Adeyeye said. “We will continue to work tirelessly to rid the country of substandard products.”
The destruction exercise was witnessed by representatives from security agencies and the Oyo State Government.
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