The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit drugs worth ₦100 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The drugs were confiscated from pharmaceutical drug marketers in Idumota market, Lagos, and were destroyed at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.
According to NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the destruction of the counterfeit drugs was necessary to prevent their reintroduction into circulation.
Adeyeye emphasized NAFDAC’s commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, packaged water, and drinks.
The destruction of the counterfeit drugs is part of NAFDAC’s recent enforcement activities, which included raids on open drug markets in Idumota, Onitsha, Ariara, and Ezeuku.
The agency discovered unregistered products, banned products, and controlled substances, including Analgin and Tramadol 225mg.
Several suspects were apprehended during the three-week exercise, and further investigations are ongoing.
NAFDAC has appealed to the general public, community leaders, health practitioners, and the press to assist in the fight against falsified medicines.
