In a bold move to protect Nigerian consumers, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has publicly destroyed counterfeit products valued at N10 billion in the Northeast zone.
At the destruction exercise in Gombe State, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the agency’s unwavering commitment to eliminating substandard and unwholesome products from Nigerian markets.
“NAFDAC remains steadfast in its pursuit of safeguarding public health through rigorous standards, innovative practices, and international collaboration,” Adeyeye stated, underscoring the agency’s dedication to promoting quality and safety.
The destroyed products, including expired and fake food, drugs, and other regulated items, were seized by NAFDAC’s regulatory and enforcement officers. These counterfeit goods posed a significant threat to public health, with potential harm to countless individuals in the region.
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NAFDAC’s North East Zonal Director, Mr. Kenneth Azikwe, represented Adeyeye at the event and reiterated the agency’s resolve to combat counterfeiting.
The state Coordinator of NAFDAC, Mr. James Agada, vowed to take decisive action against those prioritizing profits over public safety. “We will enhance surveillance and bring violators to justice,” Agada declared.
This destruction exercise demonstrates NAFDAC’s market control strategies to ensure only quality products reach consumers. The agency urges Nigerians to remain vigilant and report suspicious products to build a safer and healthier nation.
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