The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully conducted a comprehensive mop up operation in several major markets in Maiduguri, Borno State, removing contaminated drugs and food items affected by recent flooding.
The operation, aimed at preventing the re-introduction of compromised products into the market and mitigating potential disease outbreaks, was carried out at Gamboru Drug and Food Market, Monday Market, Open Air-Theatre Drug Market, and Gwange Drug Market.
Led by Director General Prof. Christianah Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC officials from Borno, Yobe, Gombe, and the NAFDAC area laboratory inspected and removed compromised items valued at over 5 billion naira.
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“The recent floods have posed a significant risk to public health by contaminating food and drug supplies.
“Our swift action in these markets is crucial to ensure that only safe and uncontaminated products are available to the public,” said Mr. Kenneth Azikiwe, Director NAFDAC North-East.
In addition to the mop-up operation, NAFDAC provided guidelines to market vendors and the public on how to identify and handle potentially contaminated products. Manufacturing facilities in flood-affected areas have been closed pending GMP reassessment.
NAFDAC will continue surveillance and monitoring in uncovered areas of Maiduguri to ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.
The agency urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious or compromised products to the nearest NAFDAC office.
“This operation demonstrates NAFDAC’s commitment to safeguarding the health of Nigerians,” said Resident Media Consultant Sayo Akintola.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to protect the health and well-being of all Nigerians.”
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