NAFDAC destroys counterfeit, substandard drugs worth over N1tr in Anambra
Abdullateef Fowewe
In a significant crackdown on counterfeit and substandard pharmaceutical products, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has destroyed fake items valued at over one trillion naira.
The destruction took place on Friday at the Anambra State Waste Management Authority Dump Site, located in Agu Awka, Anambra State.
The operation was led by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, who was represented by Dr Martins Iluyomade, the agency’s South-East Zonal Director.
Among the destroyed items were counterfeit drugs like Analgin and controlled substances such as Tramadol 225mg, alongside numerous other substandard, unregistered, and expired pharmaceutical products.
These dangerous products were confiscated from notorious drug markets, including Onitsha Bridge Head Drug Market (Ogbu-Ogu) and the Ekumi/Tenant Road drug market in Aba, known hotspots for illicit pharmaceutical trade.
Speaking with journalists prior to the destruction, Adeyeye reaffirmed NAFDAC’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding public health by ensuring that food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, packaged water, and drinks meet the highest standards of safety and effectiveness.
She emphasised that this initiative is part of the agency’s broader mission to eliminate substandard drugs from circulation and protect consumers from potentially harmful products.
