NAFDAC intercepts food products worth over N3.8bn

Abdullateef Fowewe

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has seized unregistered food products worth over N3.8 Billion in Lagos.

The agency, had earlier raided a warehouse in the Apongbon Oke Arin Market, in Lagos, following an intelligence they got about the sales of unregistered food products in the particular warehouse.

A statement by the agency confirmed that investigations are still ongoin, noting that the perpetrators will be sanctioned upon conclusion.

The statement reads, “NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate raided a warehouse at Apongbon Oke Arin Market, following a tip-off about the sale of unregistered food products.

“Various unregistered items valued at N3,818,802,720 were seized during the operation, and the facility has been placed on hold pending further investigation.

“The warehouse management has been summoned for questioning, and appropriate sanctions will follow after investigations.

“We reaffirm our commitment to protecting public health and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. We also urge the public to remain vigilant during the festive season, and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.”