The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated cartons of aphrodisiac products and sex enhancement drugs valued at N12 million in Sokoto. This seizure is part of NAFDAC’s routine patrol operations aimed at eliminating unregistered and potentially hazardous products from the market.
Mr. Garba Adamu, NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto State, disclosed to newsmen on Monday that the agency’s patrol team executed the seizures during regular inspections across various markets in Sokoto and its surrounding areas. Adamu stated that these products were unregistered and posed a significant risk to consumers due to dangerous ingredients used in their manufacture. Additionally, the packaging featured highly inappropriate pornographic images.
Adamu strongly appealed to the public to avoid purchasing such products from unlicensed vendors and emphasized the importance of buying only registered and safe products from licensed outlets. “We also call on the general public to always report hawkers and dealers of such products to NAFDAC, as well as report any adverse reactions they may experience from taking these or any other regulated products,” he said.
Highlighting a concerning trend, Adamu noted that some marketers have developed the habit of offloading expired or nearly expired products into markets in Sokoto and its environs. These products are often distributed to border markets and rural areas, posing a significant health risk to consumers. He cautioned traders against selling adulterated, counterfeit, unregistered, and expired goods, reiterating the agency’s commitment to continuous enforcement.
“NAFDAC will maintain its vigilance and enforcement efforts at all times to protect public health,” Adamu affirmed. The agency’s operations also targeted agrochemicals and cosmetics stores as part of NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to ensure only quality and safe products are available in the market. Adamu urged Nigerians to be diligent in checking NAFDAC registration numbers, as well as the manufacturing and expiry dates on products before purchasing or using them.
