Eight billion naira worth of fake, banned, and adulterated products went up in smoke as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) carried out a major destruction exercise across the North Central region of Nigeria.
The agency targeted unwholesome and adulterated goods that had found their way into circulation, sending a clear message that substandard products will not be tolerated on Nigerian shelves or in Nigerian homes.
NAFDAC's action in the North Central zone is part of the agency's ongoing commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that what Nigerians eat, drink, and use meets approved safety standards. Eight billion naira is no small figure, and the scale of this seizure raises real questions about just how much more may still be moving undetected through the region's markets.
Originally published by BusinessDay.