NAFDAC Closes Warehouse in Kaduna for Housing Expired Products Worth N75 Million.

In a significant enforcement action, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a warehouse in Kaduna, identified as Amanat.com, which was found to be storing expired food and cosmetic products valued at approximately N75 million. The facility is located on PP2A Bayajidda Street, near Kano Road and New Ogbomosho Road.

The State Director of Investigation and Enforcement at NAFDAC, Shaba Muhammed, announced the closure in a statement released on Tuesday. The agency’s intervention was prompted by a tip-off from a vigilant member of the public. Following a thorough surveillance operation, NAFDAC’s investigation team uncovered a substantial quantity of expired items, including biscuits, dairy milk, vegetable oil, soft drinks, and detergents. Alarmingly, workers were observed transferring expired biscuits from their original packaging into sacks during the operation.

In connection with this illicit activity, the Managing Director of the warehouse has been apprehended for questioning. Muhammed emphasized that stringent regulatory sanctions would be enforced upon the completion of the investigation, serving as a warning to others engaged in similar unlawful practices.

In light of this incident, Muhammed urged consumers to exercise vigilance when purchasing regulated products and to report any suspicious items to the nearest NAFDAC office. He also encouraged the public to report any fraudulent activities to the agency, reinforcing the commitment to safeguarding public health and safety.