NAFDAC seizes ‘expired, unregistered’ products worth N15m in Niger

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has confiscated expired and unregistered products worth more than N15 million in Niger state.

Shaba Mohammed, director, north-central zone, NAFDAC, spoke about the development during a briefing on Saturday.

He said the products were confiscated in 24 business premises in Bida LGA of the state.

“During the raid, some expired and unregistered pharmaceutical products, including drugs, were seized,” he said.

“Some of the supermarkets harboured unregistered and expired beverages, soft drinks, vegetable oil, spaghetti, tomato paste and cosmetics which were also seized.

“The monetary value of the items seized is over N15 million.”

Mohammed said two supermarkets and two pharmaceutical outlets were sealed for compromising standards in their businesses.

He said the affected persons have been taken to the enforcement directorate for further investigation.

The director advised the public to look out for production and expiry dates before purchasing products.

“Make sure that the dates on the products have not been tampered with,” he said.

“We want to also use this opportunity to appeal to the public to always report any suspicious person engaging in unwholesome practices to the nearest NAFDAC office for necessary action.”