Nigeria’s food and drug regulatory agency, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has made a stunning discovery during a series of enforcement operations across markets in the country. According to an announcement on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, NAFDAC’s operatives raided several shops and uncovered large quantities of USAID-donated drugs being illegally sold on the open market.
In a decisive crackdown on illicit pharmaceutical sales, the agency also sealed off 11,000 shops found to be violating drug distribution regulations. The operation, which targeted major drug markets, underscores NAFDAC’s commitment to curbing the illegal sale of medicines meant for humanitarian purposes.
The shocking revelation raises serious concerns about the diversion of donated medical supplies, which are intended to provide life-saving treatment for vulnerable populations. It also sparks questions about the integrity of the distribution chain and the involvement of possible insiders in the unauthorized resale of these pharmaceuticals.
NAFDAC has vowed to intensify its efforts in sanitizing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, promising swift prosecution for those responsible for diverting and selling the USAID-donated drugs. The agency has urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious drug sales to prevent counterfeit and unauthorized medications from flooding the market.
As investigations continue, Nigerians are left wondering: Who is behind this massive breach? How did donated drugs end up in private hands? And what measures will be taken to prevent a recurrence?
This latest enforcement action by NAFDAC serves as a stern warning to those engaging in the illegal distribution of medical supplies—the days of impunity are numbered.
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