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NAFDAC shuts down 150 shops in Aba, uncovers ₦5bn worth of fake goods

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Aba, Abia State, during a two-day operation conducted on December 16 and 17, 2024.

In a statement shared on its X handle on Wednesday, the Agency revealed it uncovered large-scale production and distribution of fake and expired products, including beverages, carbonated drinks, wines, spirits, vegetable oils, and revalidated food items such as noodles, powdered milk, and yoghurt.

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NAFDAC reported that the seized items, valued at ₦5 billion, were destroyed.

Martins Iluyomade, the Agency’s Director for the South-East Zone, described Eziukwu Market as a hub for counterfeit and substandard products.

He expressed disappointment over the continued illegal activities despite a previous agreement signed by market leaders in December 2023 to expose counterfeiters.

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NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye reiterated the Agency’s zero-tolerance policy for such practices, highlighting its commitment to protecting public health and finding a long-term solution to the menace of counterfeit products.

The operation underscores NAFDAC’s intensified efforts to rid Nigerian markets of harmful and substandard goods.

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