Abia: NAFDAC secures five-year jail term for businessman over fake olive oil

In Aba, Abia State, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has successfully secured the conviction of a businessman named Innocent Okoye. The conviction was announced on October 29, 2026, following a court ruling regarding the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Innocent Okoye has been sentenced to five years in prison for his actions, although the court has provided an option for him to pay a fine of ₦5 million instead. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by NAFDAC to combat the production and distribution of fake food products in Nigeria, ensuring public safety and consumer protection against counterfeit goods.

Reported by Nigerian Tribune, Vanguard.