NAFDAC reported that this action was taken based on information received from a vigilant member of the public.
The agency announced this update on its official X account on Tuesday, indicating that the warehouse is situated at PP2A Bayajidda Street, near Kano Road and New Ogbomosho Road.
“During the raid, workers were caught repackaging expired biscuits into sacks and other expired items, including dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents, were also discovered,” the agency reveals.
The managing director of the warehouse has been taken into custody for questioning. The agency has stated that stringent regulatory penalties will be enforced once the investigation is complete.
During the operation, the team uncovered expired goods worth over seven million naira, including “H-Pylori” test kits, which present significant health hazards.
Since November 26, 2024, the agency has established guidelines for the management and disposal of unsafe medicines and products regulated by NAFDAC, including food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics in Nigeria.
It reiterated that no regulated product may be manufactured, imported, exported, sold, or utilized in Nigeria without proper registration under NAFDAC regulations.
“Products are considered unwholesome if they are expired, improperly sealed, damaged, improperly stored, incorrectly labelled, counterfeit, substandard, prohibited, or unauthorized. At the facility level, proper management includes maintaining an inventory book for unwholesome products,” it noted.
The public Is urged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.