NAFDAC destroys billions worth of fake goods in Nasarawa
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has destroyed fake and expired products valued at over N5 billion in Nasarawa State. The operation took place at the Angwan Rere dumpsite and involved products seized from several North-Central states. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye said the move aims to protect public health and prevent dangerous items from returning to the market. The agency urged the public to report suspicious activities to help keep unsafe products off shelves.
What we know
- NAFDAC destroyed fake and expired products worth more than N5 billion in Nasarawa on June 6, 2024.
- The items were seized from five North-Central states, including Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Niger, and Plateau.
- Seized goods included fake drugs, falsified medical devices, unsafe cosmetics, and expired chemicals.
- Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye emphasized the importance of public cooperation in reporting fake or substandard products.
- The Nasarawa State government praised NAFDAC for safeguarding consumers and cleaning up the market.
