NAFDAC destroys N55bn worth of fake medical products in Ibadan
**The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) destroyed counterfeit, substandard, and banned medical products valued at over N55bn in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday. The agency, led by Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye, carried out the destruction at a dumpsite in Moniya as part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health. The products included unsafe drugs, foods, cosmetics, and medical devices seized from various sources. The exercise took place on June 5, 2025.**
What happened
- NAFDAC destroyed illicit, expired, and counterfeit medical products worth over N55bn in Ibadan on June 5, 2025.
- The destroyed items included drugs, foods, cosmetics, and medical devices seized from manufacturers, importers, and distributors.
- Over 70 companies, NGOs, and trade unions voluntarily handed over products for destruction, which the agency commended.
- Mojisola Adeyeye emphasized the agency's commitment to eliminating substandard and falsified products from circulation.
- The agency also called on community leaders and the public to avoid unauthorized medicine and food dealers to safeguard health.
