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NAFDAC shuts down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Aba

...Confiscates N5bn worth of fake goods

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Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 04:26 PM

Written by Omotola Adeleke

NAFDAC shuts down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Aba

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Aba, Abia State's commercial center.

NAFDAC announced this through their official facebook page on Wednesday that its team carried out the closures during a two-day operation on December 16 and 17.

Officials of the agency discovered a massive operation involving the production and distribution of counterfeit and expired products. The seized goods, worth N5 billion, were destroyed during the two-day operation.

The agency shared eight video clips showcasing the removal of counterfeit and expired products from various shops in the market.

These videos highlighted the scale of the operation and the types of goods being seized during the enforcement action.

NAFDAC reported that its enforcement operation uncovered a widespread network involved in producing and distributing counterfeit and expired goods. These included beverages, carbonated drinks, wines, spirits, vegetable oils, and revalidated food items like noodles, powdered milk, and yogurt.

Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s South-East Zonal Director, expressed concern over the ongoing illegal activities at the market, stressing the agency’s commitment to tackling such offenses.

Mr. Iluyomade noted that illegal activities persisted despite a December 2023 agreement signed by market leaders to expose counterfeiters. He called the market a major hub for counterfeit and substandard products, emphasizing that NAFDAC remains committed to tackling these illegal practices and safeguarding public health in the region.

He highlighted, "The NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, reiterated the agency's zero tolerance for such practices and emphasized its strong commitment to protecting public health. She also stressed NAFDAC's dedication to finding a permanent solution to the issue of counterfeit products in the market".

He voiced concern over the ongoing disregard by market traders, who continue to prioritize profit over consumer safety. Despite repeated warnings, these traders persist in selling dangerous counterfeit products, putting public health at risk and undermining efforts to ensure safe, quality goods for consumers.

NAFDAC had described the counterfeit items as "weapons of mass destruction," highlighting the serious health risks posed by these dangerous products. The agency's extensive operation aimed to prevent the distribution of such harmful goods, which could endanger public safety and well-being.

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NAFDAC shuts down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Aba

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Aba, Abia State's commercial center.

NAFDAC announced this through their official facebook page on Wednesday that its team carried out the closures during a two-day operation on December 16 and 17.

Officials of the agency discovered a massive operation involving the production and distribution of counterfeit and expired products. The seized goods, worth N5 billion, were destroyed during the two-day operation.

The agency shared eight video clips showcasing the removal of counterfeit and expired products from various shops in the market.

These videos highlighted the scale of the operation and the types of goods being seized during the enforcement action.

NAFDAC reported that its enforcement operation uncovered a widespread network involved in producing and distributing counterfeit and expired goods. These included beverages, carbonated drinks, wines, spirits, vegetable oils, and revalidated food items like noodles, powdered milk, and yogurt.

Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s South-East Zonal Director, expressed concern over the ongoing illegal activities at the market, stressing the agency’s commitment to tackling such offenses.

NAFDAC had described the counterfeit items as "weapons of mass destruction," highlighting the serious health risks posed by these dangerous products. The agency's extensive operation aimed to prevent the distribution of such harmful goods, which could endanger public safety and well-being.

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