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NAFDAC Destroys N5bn Fake Products in Nasarawa
NAFDAC destroys fake and substandard products worth N5bn in Nasarawa, removing unsafe drugs, cosmetics, and chemicals from North-Central markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) destroyed unwholesome and substandard products valued at over N5 billion on Thursday in Nasarawa State. The exercise took place at the Angwan Rere dumpsite in Lafia, targeting hazardous goods seized from Nasarawa, Benue, Kogi, Niger, and Plateau states.
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The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the North-Central Zonal Director, Kenneth Azikiwe, said the products were confiscated during routine monitoring exercises.
She explained that the destruction was aimed at preventing the items from re-entering markets and harming unsuspecting consumers.
Some of the seized items included counterfeit drugs, falsified medical devices, unsafe cosmetics, fake detergents, and expired chemicals.
Prof. Adeyeye condemned merchants who deliberately hoarded, revalidated, or maliciously displayed expired or fake products for sale.
“Also up for destruction today are damaged and expired products voluntarily handed over to us by some well-meaning and God-fearing businessmen and women,” she said, adding that the agency will continue to ensure that only genuine and safe products are available for sale and consumption.
The DG appealed to the public to provide information on individuals or organisations producing or distributing fake and substandard goods, describing such acts as threats to human life.
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In his goodwill message, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Security and Safety Matters, Usman Baba, commended NAFDAC for its efforts to sanitise the state’s markets and ensure that only genuine products are available to consumers.
The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.
Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.
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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.
Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.
The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.
It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.
Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.
Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”
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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”
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