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NAFDAC seals market in Aba, confiscates fake beverages worth N5bn

Kenneth Onyekwere by Kenneth Onyekwere
January 29, 2025
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed the infamous Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State, for the second time in two years.

NAFDAC stated that it uncovered and confiscated fake and sub-standard food and beverages worth over ₦5 billion in its latest operation tagged: “Operation Clean Up Aba”.

The agency described Aba as a hub for Africa’s largest counterfeit wine and beverage cartel, adding that the Cemetery Market has been notorious for producing fake alcoholic drinks, carbonated beverages, and food products.

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This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye.

She described the raid as the most decisive action in the history of the market.

“This is a major step towards safeguarding public health and curbing the circulation of fake products in Nigeria,” Prof. Adeyeye said.

During the raid, over 240 make-shift factories were said to have been discovered, producing counterfeit products under unsanitary conditions.

Prof. Adeyeye revealed that these factories used harmful chemicals, contaminated water and recycled bottles to manufacture fake versions of popular brands, including Hennessy, Seaman Schnapps, Coca-Cola, Sprite, Peak Milk and Hollandia Yoghurt.

“These criminal elements use unhygienic sources of water, saccharin, colouring agents, and harmful chemicals unsuitable for human consumption. The adulteration of alcoholic beverages involves cheaper sugars and starches instead of fruits or grapes,” NAFDAC boss explained.

She added that over 1, 500 cartons of fake products were destroyed on-site, with the total street value of the seized and destroyed goods estimated at ₦5 billion.

Read also: NAFDAC declares Aba’s Cemetery Market hotbed for counterfeit products

She said the operation also led to the discovery of three warehouses stockpiling expired Hollandia Yoghurt for revalidation on January 22.

NAFDAC commended the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti for supporting the raid.

“The unwavering support of Governor Alex Otti, the mayor of Aba South, and the interim market management committee has been critical to the success of ‘Operation Clean Up Aba’,” the director-general said.

The agency urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious products to the nearest NAFDAC office.

The statement noted that the agency is determined to safeguard the health of the nation and rid markets of fake and sub-standard products.

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