OYO/OSUN CUSTOMS COMMAND HANDS OVER SEIZED PHARMACEUTICALS TO NAFDAC

IMG-20240419-WA0029 — The signing of documents

BY GODWIN OBI

The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command, under the leadership of the Customs Area Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo successfully handed over seized counterfeit pharmaceuticals to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The handover ceremony took place at the Operational Headquarters of the Oyo/Osun Area Command in Ibadan.

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.

A press statement released by the Command’s public relations officer, superintendent of Customs s Kayode Wey says that “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” .

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Dr Ben Oramalugo emphasised 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 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.

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