Sodiq Ojuroungbe The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has destroyed counterfeit, expired, and unwholesome regulated products in Kano State, with a street value of approximately N985,300,290.00. The Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed that the products, seized from the Northwestern part of the country, were destroyed by fire on the outskirts of Kano metropolitan city.
According to her, the products destroyed include medicines such as antibiotics, antihypertensives, antimalarials, analgesics, herbal remedies, and psychoactive and controlled substances, among others. Adeyeye noted that removing substandard and falsified medicines from circulation will make Nigerians healthier. The NAFDAC DG, represented by the Director, Northwest Zone, Mrs Josephine Dayilim, said food items such as vegetable oil, non-alcoholic beverages, sachet water, condiments, and tomato pastes, were also set ablaze.
She added, “And since only a healthy body can contribute positively to the economy, it will make Nigerians wealthier and the economy better “Others destroyed were cosmetics such as creams, pomade, ointments, and chemicals such as insecticides, pesticides, agrochemicals, etc., as well as medical devices including diagnostic kits and infusion giving sets.” The DG said the chaotic drug distribution system in Nigeria has been a sore point for drug regulatory agencies, especially NAFDAC.
She stated, “The handling and disposal of NAFDAC w.
