NAFDAC destroys N2.6bn fake drugs, food items in Rivers

On October 16, 2026, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) conducted a significant operation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where they destroyed counterfeit and substandard products. The operation involved the incineration of these products, which included fake drugs and food items, with a total estimated value of N2.6 billion.

The destruction of these products was part of NAFDAC's ongoing efforts to combat the circulation of unsafe goods in Nigeria. The agency emphasized the importance of ensuring public safety and health by removing these harmful items from the market. No specific numbers of products destroyed were mentioned, but the operation reflects NAFDAC's commitment to maintaining standards in food and drug safety across the country.

Reported by Daily Post, Punch.