N43bn substandard products destroyed in Oyo by NAFDAC

In a huge operation yesterday in Ibadan, Oyo State, THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, or NAFDAC, destroyed subpar goods, including counterfeit medications and medical equipment worth N43 billion.

Security agency and Oyo State government officers were present throughout the demolition, which took place at the Moniya dump site in the state’s Akinyele Local Government Area.

Aphrodisiacs, sex enhancement drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and prescription-only drugs were among the confiscated goods.

Speaking during the event, 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.”