By Salihu Mohammed<\/p>\n
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has confiscated unregistered food products valued at over \u20a63.8 billion during a raid at a warehouse in Apongbon Oke Arin Market, Lagos.<\/p>\n
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The operation, led by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, followed a tip-off about the facility’s illegal activities.<\/p>\n
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The warehouse has been sealed, and its management summoned for questioning.<\/p>\n
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In a statement shared on its official X handle, NAFDAC emphasized its commitment to public health and vowed to impose sanctions on those responsible.<\/p>\n
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The agency also urged Nigerians to remain vigilant during the festive season and report suspicious activities to nearby NAFDAC offices.<\/p>\n
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This seizure follows recent enforcement activities in Karu, Nasarawa State, where NAFDAC shut down eight rice shops and a warehouse.<\/p>\n
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Operations extended to Wuse and Garki markets in Abuja, resulting in the confiscation of over 1,600 bags of counterfeit rice worth approximately \u20a65 billion.<\/p>\n
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NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has directed stricter enforcement to ensure only safe and quality food products are available to Nigerians.<\/p>\n
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The agency uncovered a facility repackaging substandard rice brands, including Bull 25kg, Stallion 10kg, and Tomatoes 25kg, behind a residential house in a nighttime operation.<\/p>\n
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NAFDAC also destroyed unhealthy products valued at \u20a611 billion in Ibadan as part of its broader mission to eliminate substandard, fake, and counterfeit goods.<\/p>\n
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Prof. Adeyeye stressed the importance of stakeholder collaboration to safeguard public health and protect Nigerians from harmful products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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