The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command, has handed over seized counterfeit pharmaceuticals of Duty Paid Value (DPV) worth N1,739,000,000:00 to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) .
In a press release ,the Command Public Relations Officer, K Wey disclosed that the handover ceremony took place at the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command in Ibadan on April 17, 2024.
According to him, the seized counterfeit pharmaceuticals include: 7 sacks of Augmentin tablets (625mg), 22 sacks of Ampiclox tablets, 24 sacks of Amoxycillin Capsules (500mg).
” These counterfeit drugs were intercepted by vigilant Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command during a routine patrol operation. Upon examination, it was confirmed that the pharmaceuticals were counterfeit with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦1,739,000,000:00 (One Billion, Seven Hundred and Thirty-Nine Million Naira) and it posed a serious threat to public health and safety”
” In accordance with our commitment to collaboration and partnership in the fight against counterfeit products, the Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Dr Ben Oramalugo FCIA FNIM, handed over the seized pharmaceuticals to the Zonal Director of NAFDAC for further investigation and appropriate action”
The NCS Oyo/Osun Command PRO added that speaking at the handover ceremony, Dr Ben Oramalugo FCIA FNIM emphasized the Nigeria Customs Service’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health and combating illicit trade activities. He commended the dedication and professionalism of the Officers involved in the successful interception of the counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
“The Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Dr Ben Oramalugo FCIA FNIM also added that the Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command, remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the integrity of our borders and protecting the health and safety of our citizens. We will continue to collaborate with relevant agencies and stakeholders to combat illicit trade activities and ensure compliance with regulatory standards”
“The Zonal Director South West Zone of NAFDAC Mrs Roseline Ajayi expressed appreciation for the collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service and assured that the seized counterfeit drugs would undergo thorough examination and investigation. She reiterated NAFDAC’s commitment to protecting the Nigerian populace from the dangers posed by counterfeit and substandard products”
