The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after uncovering expired food and beverage products valued at over ₦100 million.
In a statement shared on X, the agency said the operation was conducted by its Investigation and Enforcement Directorate and was based on credible intelligence.
“Warehouse managers were arrested for interrogation, with preliminary findings linking the facilities to BY Ventures,” the statement read.
Further inspections at the company’s supermarkets in Minna revealed additional expired products and suspected counterfeit Goya cooking oil.
“The supermarkets have been sealed, and the Managing Director has been invited for further investigation,” the agency added.
NAFDAC Reaffirms Commitment to Safe Food and Products
NAFDAC highlighted the scale of the seizure, noting: “NAFDAC has sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, following the discovery of large quantities of expired food and beverage products valued at over ₦100 million.”
The agency also warned Nigerians about the risks of consuming expired products. “The sale and consumption of expired products pose serious health risks. Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant by checking product expiry dates before purchase and reporting suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office,” the statement said.
Reaffirming its commitment to public safety, NAFDAC emphasised that it will continue monitoring markets and warehouses to ensure only safe and quality products are available. “The agency reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring that only safe, quality products are available to Nigerians,” the statement concluded.
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