This enforcement initiative resulted in the seizure and closure of numerous facilities engaged in the production of sachet water under unsafe conditions, utilizing substandard equipment, and failing to adhere to regulatory requirements.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the operation revealed several instances where multiple individuals were fraudulently asserting ownership of the same sachet water brand.
Mr. Kenneth Azikiwe, the Director of NAFDAC’s FCT directorate, informed reporters that over 40 illegal water production sites had been shut down throughout the FCT as part of these enforcement actions.
He emphasized that this operation represents a critical phase in a larger campaign aimed at ensuring compliance with rigorous quality and safety standards among all food and beverage manufacturers.
The director noted that this initiative was initiated following a direct order from NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who underscored the necessity of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices.
“This directive arises from increasing concerns regarding producers utilizing substandard materials, improperly labeling products with unauthorized identification numbers, and operating in hazardous conditions,” he remarked.
Additionally, he disclosed that more than 14 bakeries had also been closed in significant areas of the FCT, including Mararaba, Nyanya, Zuba, and Gwagwalada, due to violations of safety regulations.
The agency worked in conjunction with the Nigerian police and other security forces to execute the enforcement operation, ensuring stringent measures against those violating health and safety standards.
“This operation necessitated strong collaboration and a unified commitment to identifying individuals involved in the illegal production and distribution of substandard goods,” he stated.
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