The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, or NAFDAC, conducted a big operation in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying substandard products worth N43 billion, including counterfeit medications and medical gadgets.
The demolition occurred at the Moniya dump site in the state’s Akinyele Local Government Area, with security and Oyo State government authorities present.
The seized products included aphrodisiacs, sex enhancement drugs, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, and prescription-only prescriptions.
NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Christiana Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Shabba Mohammed, stated that the products were voluntarily surrendered to the agency by compliant companies, non-governmental organizations, and trade unions.
Professor Adeyeye said: “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.”
