{"id":156047,"date":"2025-03-21T18:08:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T17:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nafdac-destroys-n1trn-worth-of-fake-drugs-confiscated-in-onitsha-market"},"modified":"2025-04-04T11:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T10:54:04","slug":"nafdac-destroys-n1trn-worth-of-fake-drugs-confiscated-in-onitsha-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/nafdac-destroys-n1trn-worth-of-fake-drugs-confiscated-in-onitsha-market","title":{"rendered":"NAFDAC destroys N1trn worth of fake drugs confiscated in Onitsha market"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday destroyed fake, counterfeit and substandard drugs worth over N1 trillion in Awka, the capital of Anambra State.<\/p>\n<p>For one month, NAFDAC shut the Onitsha Drug Market, restricting shop owners from coming to the market, barricading it with military officials, while officials broke into and ransacked shops in search of fake drugs.<\/p>\n<p>NAFDAC\u2019s Zonal Director for South-East, Dr. Martin Iluyomade revealed some of the drugs destroyed to include Analgin, Tramadol, and various pediatric pharmaceuticals, which had been stored in prohibited areas or were banned by the World Health Organization (WHO).<\/p>\n<p>Iluyomade said the closure and raids of the markets where the drugs were confiscated was in response to public complaints regarding the prevalence of fake, substandard and counterfeit drugs in the South-East.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cMany of these drugs are banned, such as Analgin and certain pediatric medications, and they were stored in places that violate WHO regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is our responsibility to ensure that these products are safe and fit for human consumption.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese drugs were transported in a 140-foot truck, valued at over N1trillion, and were supposed to be stored at specific temperatures. However, they were kept in markets that do not meet the required standards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe volume of drugs found in these two markets could destabilize the country, and many of these are narcotic drugs associated with criminal activity. People who consume these drugs are not only harming themselves but also using them to commit crimes, which contributes to the growing insecurity in our country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also speaking at the event, the Managing Director of the Anambra State Waste Management Agency (ASMATA), Mr. Mike Ozoemena, emphasized the support shown by Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cGovernor Soludo has shown tremendous support to NAFDAC\u2019s efforts, particularly from the time the market was closed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe visited the market personally to assess the situation and ensure the safety of our people. The governor is supporting NAFDAC in fighting criminality in Anambra State, particularly due to the role narcotics play in fueling crime. As a government, we will continue to provide NAFDAC with all the assistance they need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday destroyed fake, counterfeit and substandard drugs worth over N1 trillion in Awka, the capital of Anambra State. 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