In a bid to keep the markets safe, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) carried out a major raid in Abuja on October 1, 2024. The agency targeted supermarkets and open shops across the city, where they found and confiscated counterfeit items worth N37 million.

NAFDAC’s actions were based on solid intelligence from its Investigation and Enforcement Directorate. During the raid, they uncovered large amounts of unregistered and fake cosmetics, which had been illegally imported into Nigeria. These products were being sold to unsuspecting consumers.

The agency has made it clear that this is part of a broader effort to protect the public by removing unsafe and illegal goods from the market. Counterfeit cosmetics, in particular, can pose serious health risks to users, which is why NAFDAC is determined to stop their distribution.

NAFDAC has urged the public to be cautious when purchasing cosmetics and other products. They should always check for NAFDAC registration numbers to ensure that what they are buying is safe and approved.

This raid is one of many steps the agency is taking to crack down on the sale of fake goods and protect the health of Nigerians.

’NAFDAC has intensified its efforts to rid the market of counterfeit and illegally imported cosmetics products in Abuja.

Acting on intelligence reports, the Agency’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across supermarkets and open markets, including Wuse and Garki markets. Several unregistered and counterfeit cosmetics were seized, with a total street value of ₦37 million.

NAFDAC is committed to investigating the sources of these illegal products and will take strict regulatory action against those involved. All confiscated items will be destroyed in line with the Agency’s laws and regulations, ensuring public safety.

The Agency urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.”