NAFDAC Destroys ₦2.6m Worth of Expired and Substandard Products in Rivers

NAFDAC has destroyed expired and substandard products valued at about ₦2.6 million in Iriebe, Rivers State. The items included tomato paste, medicines, chemicals and other regulated products seized from traders or surrendered for disposal. The agency said the destruction was aimed at preventing unsafe food, drugs and chemicals from reaching consumers. It added that some seized consignments are still awaiting release from the port for further processing. NAFDAC urged Nigerians to report suspected counterfeit or unsafe products through its official channels. The agency also called for stronger intelligence sharing among Customs, security agencies and the public to curb the circulation of harmful goods.

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