The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed smuggled, expired and fake drugs valued at approximately N11 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Key Highlights:
1. Destruction Details: The products were collected from five South-West states (excluding Lagos) and Kwara State.
2. Product Types: Expired, unregistered, unwholesome, fake and counterfeit products were destroyed.
3. NAFDAC’s Commitment: The agency reiterated its commitment to ensuring public health and safety through product registration, laboratory testing, inspections and enforcement actions.
4. Public Appeal: NAFDAC called on Nigerians to join hands in safeguarding the nation’s food and drug sector.
NAFDAC’s Efforts:
1. Product registration
2. Laboratory testing
3. Inspections
4. Enforcement actions
Quote:
“Together, we can keep Nigeria safe and free from unwholesome medicinal and regulated products.” – Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director General
Source: Punch
