NAFDAC Seizes, Destroys N43bn Substandard Products In Oyo State
Substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices valued at N43 billion were on Thursday seized and destroyed in Ibadan, Oyo State by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC.
Representatives from security agencies and the Oyo State government were in attendance when the destruction was carried out at the Moniya dump site in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state, capital.
NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Christiana Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Shabba Mohammed stated during the event that the products which include aphrodisiacs, sex enhancement drugs, over-the-counter medications, and prescription-only drugs were voluntarily surrendered to the agency by compliant companies, non-governmental organizations 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.
“In addition to counterfeit pharmaceuticals, the operation also targeted contraband items such as unregistered soaps, tomato paste, and counterfeit beverages.
“By taking these actions, NAFDAC aims to protect the health and safety of the public while promoting compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.” Prof. Adeyeye said
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