War On Counterfeits: NAFDAC Crushes N120 Billion Fake Goods To Protect Nigerian Consumers

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the destruction of over ₦120 billion worth of seized products across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory between July and December 2024.

The agency assured Nigerians of its commitment to safeguarding public health throughout the festive season and beyond.

This assurance was conveyed in a yuletide message by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, as detailed in a statement signed by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, on Sunday.

Prof. Adeyeye emphasized the need for safe consumption practices during the holidays, urging Nigerians to purchase food and drinks only from outlets with identifiable addresses to enable tracking by the agency. She also advised against consuming medicines and packaged food products without NAFDAC registration numbers and warned that unusually low-priced items are likely compromised.

She further highlighted the ongoing efforts of NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate to remove substandard and falsified medicines, as well as unwholesome food products, from markets nationwide.

“Our officers from the Investigation and Enforcement, Pharmacovigilance, and Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorates are actively confiscating falsified medicines, fake wines and drinks, and unwholesome food products that could pose health risks during the festive period,” Adeyeye stated.