NAFDAC destroys N43bn worth of fake products

 

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control destroyed substandard products, including falsified drugs, medical devices, and other unwholesome regulated products worth ₦43 billion in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Thursday

The exercise took place at a dumpsite in Moniya, Akinyele Local Government Area of the state.

NAFDAC’s Director-General, Christiana Adeyeye, represented by the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Shabba Mohammed, stated that the counterfeit products had been voluntarily handed over to the agency by compliant companies, non-governmental organisations, and trade union

Providing a breakdown of the seized products, Adeyeye noted that several raids were carried out at various locations, leading to the confiscation of both unregistered and registered pharmaceutical items.

She stated, “The confiscated products include aphrodisiacs, sex enhancement drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and prescription-only medications.

She further explained that additional items for destruction were mopped up from circulation during raids by the Investigation and Enforcement Directorate.

“These included illicit and unregistered pharmaceutical products such as Codeine syrup, expired Tramadol, aphrodisiacs, antimalarials, and other drugs.

“Other confiscated items included contraband soaps, tomato paste, unregistered and counterfeit drinks, food products, perfumes, and body sprays.”

Adeyeye called on the public to support NAFDAC in its fight against counterfeit drugs, fake products, and unwholesome processed food by reporting unscrupulous manufacturers and businessmen engaging in illegal practices to the nearest NAFDAC office for prompt investigation.