The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) conducted a significant operation in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying substandard products, including counterfeit drugs and medical devices valued at N43 billion.
The destruction took place at the Moniya dump site in the Akinyele Local Government Area, with representatives from security agencies and the Oyo State government present.
Seized items included aphrodisiacs, sex enhancement drugs, over-the-counter medications, and prescription-only drugs.
During the event, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Christiana Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Shabba Mohammed, noted that the products were voluntarily surrendered by compliant companies, non-governmental organizations, and trade unions.
Professor Adeyeye stated, “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.”
She highlighted that 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.
NAFDAC aims to protect public health and safety while promoting compliance within the pharmaceutical industry through these actions.