The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has concluded acomprehensive mop-up operation across key markets in Maiduguri.
NAFDAC said the initiative is to remove drugs and food items contaminated by recent floodwaters in the state.
The agency said this is to prevent their re-introduction into sales as part of a market control strategy and to prevent a possible outbreak of diseases.
A statement from NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant Sayo Akintola said all manufacturing facilities producing regulated products in the flood-affected areas were closed down.
He said the closure is to allow for good manufacturing practice reassessment before production will begin again.
NAFDAC said it will continue the surveillance and monitoring to cover all parts of Maiduguri metropolis not covered in the operation.
The agency assured that it remains committed to safeguarding the health of Nigerians by ensuring that all food and drug products meet the highest standards of safety and quality.
"Through rigorous inspections, testing, and public education, NAFDAC works to protect the health and well-being of all Nigerians.”
The agency urged the public to be vigilant and report suspicious or compromised products to the nearest NAFDAC office.
