NAFDAC Destroys N55 Billion Fake Drugs

The United States — Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC), led by Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye, destroyed over N55 billion worth of fake, banned, substandard, and unwholesome illicit drugs and pharmaceutical products in Ibadan, Nigeria — Oyo State. This routine exercise, held at the Moniya dumpsite, is a key strategy to prevent these harmful products from re-entering circulation and to safeguard the health of Nigerians. The destroyed items included falsified medical products, unwholesome processed foods, unsafe cosmetics, and other expired NAFDAC-regulated products seized from manufacturers, importers, and distributors. Additionally, more than 70 compliant companies, non-governmental organizations, and trade unions voluntarily submitted damaged and expired products for disposal. NAFDAC commended various security and regulatory agencies, including the Nigeria — Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria — Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria — Nigerian Army, United States — United States Department of State, Nigeria — Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and Nigeria — Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, for their collaboration in this effort. The agency also appealed to community and religious leaders, health practitioners, and the media to educate the public on the dangers of patronizing unauthorized dealers.