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NAFDAC Seals Kaduna Warehouse Over N75 Million Expired Goods

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recently sealed a warehouse in Kaduna for storing expired food and cosmetic products valued at over N75 million.

The agency announced the development on its official X handle, identifying the warehouse’s location as PP2A Bayajidda Street by Kano Road, New Ogbomosho Road. The operation was prompted by a tip-off from a concerned citizen, leading to a raid by NAFDAC enforcement officers.

During the operation, workers were caught repackaging expired biscuits into sacks. Other expired items, including dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents, were also uncovered, underscoring the severity of the malpractice.

The warehouse’s managing director was apprehended for interrogation. NAFDAC assured the public that strict regulatory actions would follow the investigation to deter others from engaging in similar illegal practices.

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The agency encouraged citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities or products to the nearest NAFDAC office, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in ensuring safety standards.

In a related development, NAFDAC recently shut down a pharmacy on Onitsha Crescent, Area 11 – Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs. Among the discoveries were expired products worth over N7 million, including “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose significant health risks. The pharmacy’s Managing Director and Superintendent Pharmacist were arrested as part of the investigation.

Since November 2024, NAFDAC has established comprehensive guidelines for the handling and disposal of unwholesome products. These include food, medicines, medical devices, and cosmetics. The agency has reiterated that no regulated product can be manufactured, imported, exported, sold, or used in Nigeria without proper registration.

Unwholesome products, as defined by NAFDAC, include items that are expired, counterfeit, substandard, improperly stored, incorrectly labeled, or unauthorized. Facilities are required to maintain an inventory of such products and follow disposal guidelines to ensure compliance.

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NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has emphasized the agency’s commitment to upholding safety and quality standards. She highlighted that enforcing best practices, ensuring supply chain integrity, and monitoring regulated products remain core pillars in safeguarding public health and fulfilling NAFDAC’s mandate.

Through these efforts, NAFDAC continues to prioritize the health and well-being of Nigerians while sending a strong message to perpetrators of such illicit activities.

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NAFDAC discovers depot for expired drugs in Abia

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday uncovered a major operation depot dealing in expired and falsified drugs at Umumeje village, Osisioma Ngwa area of Abia State.

NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement on X, saying it revealed that the illegal operation was being run from multiple buildings near the Ariaria International Market.

According to the agency, the expired medicines were repackaged and revalidated for resale, posing a significant health risk to consumers.

“Seized items consisted of expired potassium chloride, allergy medications, immune boosters, and cholesterol treatments,” the statement read.

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“Machines used to rebrand and alter expiry dates were also discovered on-site. Despite efforts to reach him, he showed no concern for his detained family members,” the statement read.

The raid led to the arrest of several individuals associated with the operation. However, the prime suspect behind the illicit trade remains at large.

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NAFDAC stated that the operation, conducted in collaboration with security agencies, is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing crackdown on the circulation of counterfeit drugs in the country.

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The agency also reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the distribution of substandard and falsified drugs in Nigeria, saying it is is currently reviewing its laws to impose stricter penalties on individuals and organisations involved in the production and distribution of dangerous pharmaceutical products.

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Sokoto warns parents resisting polio immunisation

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Sokoto State has issued a stern warning to parents resisting polio immunisation, stressing that non-compliance will not be tolerated in the state’s fight to eradicate the disease.

In a directive aimed at curbing resistance, the state has mandated its officials to report any cases of parents hindering immunisation efforts during vaccination campaigns.

The directive was announced by Sokoto’s Deputy Governor, Idris Gobir, at a United Nations Representatives’ meeting held on Wednesday at the Command Guest Inn in Sokoto.

The meeting included local government chairmen, religious leaders, and traditional rulers.

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Gobir’s announcement followed a report from the state’s Commissioner of Health, Dr. Faruk Abubakar, highlighting ongoing challenges in the battle against polio, including non-compliance from some parents and inaccuracies in data collection during immunisation drives.

“We already have a standing committee and sub-committees at the local and ward levels that are focused on tackling resistance to polio immunisation. Our government has the necessary resources, personnel, and capacity to eliminate the virus, but despite our efforts, the continued presence of polio in Sokoto remains a serious concern,” Gobir stated.

In her address, the UNICEF Country Representative in Nigeria, Mrs. Christian Munduate, expressed concern over the rising number of polio cases in Sokoto North and South, warning that these areas have the highest number of polio infections in the country.

She also raised alarm about the widespread issue of fake fingerprint markings, where some parents and vaccinators falsely claim that children have been immunised, undermining efforts to eradicate the disease.

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Munduate called for increased collaboration between government agencies, traditional leaders, and international partners to address these persistent challenges and ensure the success of immunisation campaigns.

The meeting saw contributions from various stakeholders, including a representative of the Sultan of Sokoto and District Head of Wurno, Kabir Alhassan, and the Chairman of the House of Assembly Committee on Health, Kabir Dauda, who delivered goodwill messages reinforcing the importance of collective action in the fight against polio.

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Patients from U.S., UK now patronizing Nigeira’s health facilities, says Pate

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Nigeria’s improved healthcare sector is attracting patients from across Africa and even the United States (U.S.A.) and the United Kingdom (UK), the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate has said.

The minister said the Federal Government would continue to invest in critical medical infrastructure and regulatory reforms to further improve the sector.

Pate said this while addressing reporters at the State House yesterday in Abuja after the second day of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The minister announced that the FEC approved N12 billion for the procurement of major diagnostic equipment, including three MRI machines and two CT scanners, for six federal hospitals across the country.

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He said the investment would significantly improve diagnostic capabilities in the nation’s healthcare facilities.

The hospitals that will get the new equipment include the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Akwa Ibom; the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta, Ogun State; the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital (OAUTH) in Ile-Ife, Osun State; the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Keffi, Nasarawa State; the Modibo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH) in Yola, Adamawa State; and the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) in Kebbi State.

“You can see that, piece by piece, we are rebuilding our health infrastructure. We are not just improving basic healthcare at the frontline, but also strengthening our tertiary institutions with critical equipment,” Pate said.

The minister stressed that Nigeria’s growing healthcare capabilities were already drawing international patients.

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“This is already happening, including people from faraway places like the United Kingdom and the United States. Despite what we may want to believe about Nigeria’s healthcare system, there are good things happening. The transformation that the President promised is beginning to happen, and we need to sustain it,” he said.

Pate said the FEC, in a landmark decision with continental implications, also approved Nigeria’s ratification of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) Treaty.

The treaty, adopted by the African Union (AU) Heads of State in February 2019, is designed to enhance regulatory oversight of medicines and pharmaceuticals across Africa.

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