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NAFDAC Uncovers Suspected Counterfeit Alcoholic Drinks Factory in Aba NAFDAC has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks production facility at No. 25 Omenazu Street, Aba, Abia State. Acting on credible intelligence, officials discovered the facility operating in unhygienic conditions. The suspected operator reportedly fled upon the team’s arrival, abandoning a vehicle in which counterfeit packaging materials bearing the names of Sir Edwards Scotch Whisky and Scottish Hills Whisky, empty bottles and a drum containing approximately 200 litres of liquid were found. Inside the facility, officials found counterfeit packaging materials, bottle caps, sealing machines, empty bottles, cartons, tanks containing various liquid concoctions and dirty sieves reportedly used in the production process. Plastic buckets and 200-litre drums containing ethanol and tree bark immersed in ethanol were also discovered, raising serious concerns about the safety and quality of the products being produced. The estimated value of the equipment, materials and facility components is over ₦500 million. The Agency urges members of the public to provide credible information on suspected illegal manufacturing activities to the NAFDAC Call Centre on 0800-1-623322 or 0700-1-623322, or email reforms@nafdac.gov.ng.

NAFDAC has commenced investigations into the death of a corps member at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Agwu, Enugu State, following reports linking the incident to suspected substandard or falsified medicines. The Agency has visited the camp clinic, interviewed medical personnel and other staff, and collected medicine samples for laboratory analysis. The public is urged to avoid speculation as investigations continue. Read the full press release for details ⬇️

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More footage of the evacuation of seized counterfeit alcoholic beverage packaging materials from Old Court Road Market, Aba, Abia State.

PEBEC Engages NAFDAC on Regulatory Activities and Business Environment Yesterday, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, Director-General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (@PEBECgovng), paid a working visit to NAFDAC's Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, at the Agency’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The engagement focused on recent public concerns about the Agency, NAFDAC’s achievements across key regulatory areas, and challenges affecting its operations. Discussions covered food safety, product registration and regulation, MSME support, pesticides and agrochemicals, post-marketing surveillance, investigation & enforcement, and import and export trade facilitation. Particular attention was given to issues concerning Free Trade Zones and the auctioning of containers delayed at the ports, with discussions highlighting the importance of addressing regulatory bottlenecks and facilitating an improved business environment.

NAFDAC Seizes Counterfeit Alcoholic Beverage Packaging Materials Worth Over ₦200 Million in Aba Today, NAFDAC, acting on credible intelligence, raided five shops at Old Court Road Market, Aba, Abia State, suspected of producing and supplying counterfeit packaging materials for popular alcoholic beverages and other products. The operation uncovered counterfeit labels, corks, packs and outer packaging materials bearing the names of several brands, including Jameson, Glenfiddich, Four Cousins, Lord’s Dry Gin, Imperial Blue, Goya Oil, Chelsea, Squadron and Seaman’s Aromatic Schnapps. The packaging materials seized were estimated to be worth over ₦200 million. During the operation, NAFDAC’s Investigation & Enforcement operatives encountered threats and resistance from traders, making the evacuation of the seized materials challenging. The owners of the five shops were absent, and the premises were placed on hold to prevent interference with the items remaining inside. NAFDAC issued an invitation to the Market Union Chairman, who pledged to ensure the security of the sealed premises and assist the Agency in identifying and presenting the shop owners.

NAFDAC Jigawa Staff Appreciate DG as Construction of New State Office Begins NAFDAC has commenced construction of a new state office in Dutse, Jigawa State, following approval by the Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. The Staff and Management of the Jigawa State Office have expressed their appreciation to the Director-General for the approval, describing it as a demonstration of her commitment to institutional strengthening and expanding the Agency’s operational presence across the country. The staff noted that the investment comes amid orchestrated campaigns against the Agency following its enforcement actions on the ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET bottles, control of Pregabalin (Fragbalin), and crackdown on substandard medicines. They reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Director-General’s mandate. Upon completion, the facility is expected to enhance regulatory efficiency, improve stakeholder service delivery, boost staff morale and productivity, and strengthen efforts to combat substandard and falsified medicines and other unwholesome regulated products in Jigawa State.

#HappeningNow NAFDAC has uncovered a suspected counterfeit production facility at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State. Two suspects were arrested at the scene while allegedly revalidating energy drinks and popular wine and whisky brands. More details to follow shortly.

NAFDAC is strengthening surveillance and enforcement against the illegal importation, manufacture, distribution and sale of banned, unregistered and falsified pesticides in Nigeria. Despite the completion of applicable phase-out periods for prohibited pesticide products, the Agency continues to uncover illegal supplies through enforcement operations. NAFDAC is also strengthening collaboration with relevant government agencies to disrupt illicit supply chains and hold offenders accountable. Read the full press release for details >> bit.ly/4yQDOwv

▶️ At today's Press Briefing, the NAFDAC DG explains the regulatory consequences of pesticide violations and emphasises the importance of following approved dosage instructions and using appropriate protective equipment to prevent serious health risks. Always use approved pesticides as directed. More is not better.

NAFDAC has clarified that the viral list of products circulating on social media as fake, adulterated or substandard is not an official Agency publication. The Agency urges Nigerians to disregard the unverified list and avoid sharing information that could mislead consumers and unfairly damage legitimate businesses. For accurate information on product alerts, recalls and other regulatory actions, please rely on NAFDAC’s official communication channels. Read more in the Press Release ⬇️

NAFDAC and the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) have strengthened collaboration to enhance regulatory standards and capacity for clinical trial oversight, with a renewed focus on improving regulatory processes and advancing global recognition. The five-day Clinical Trial Stakeholders Training is designed to build the capacity of professionals across the clinical research and regulatory landscape, promote common standards, and reinforce effective coordination between NAFDAC and NHREC in the oversight of clinical trials conducted in Nigeria.

NAFDAC DG Advocates Stronger Continental Cooperation on Food Safety The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, participated in the Third African Food Regulatory Authorities Forum (AFRAF) in Cairo, Egypt, where she called for stronger regulatory cooperation and coordination among African food regulatory authorities. Speaking on the theme, “From Regional Economic Communities to a Continental Platform,” Prof. Adeyeye emphasised the need for a more coherent continental regulatory approach to address shared food safety challenges arising from interconnected food systems and supply chains, cross-border trade, food fraud, climate change and technological innovation. She noted that regulatory convergence should translate into tangible benefits through timely information sharing, stronger analytical capacity, virtual learning and harmonisation of regulatory requirements. Prof. Adeyeye reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening its national food control system while contributing to regional and continental efforts to advance food safety and protect public health. She highlighted the importance of sustained investment in regulatory capacity, laboratory infrastructure, digital technologies, human resources and effective surveillance systems, stressing that Africa must move from regulators working alongside one another to working with one another to build safe, resilient and effective food systems.

NAFDAC Seizes ₦300m Worth of Banned Alcoholic Drinks in Lagos NAFDAC has shut down some distributors selling alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200 mL in Lagos State. The value of the seized products is estimated at ₦300 million. Distributors and retailers were arrested during operations at Ile-Epo Market, while raids were also conducted at Ojuwoye Market, Mushin, and Oke-Arin Market, Lagos Island. Officials evacuated several cartons of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200 mL from these locations. Investigations indicated that some distributors and retailers were hoarding the products amid increased demand and rising prices. NAFDAC emphasises that the ban remains in force and warns distributors, retailers and other operators against the sale, distribution or hoarding of the prohibited products.