NAFDAC Slams Attack on Officials at Lagos Trade Fair!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has strongly condemned the assault on its enforcement officers during an operation at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex on October 30, 2025.
What We Know:
- NAFDAC officials were reportedly attacked by traders while trying to confiscate substandard and unregistered products.
- The agency said its team was carrying out routine surveillance to ensure compliance with public health regulations.
- Several officers sustained injuries and equipment was vandalised in the fracas.
Quote:
“This brazen attack on our officials is unacceptable. We will not be intimidated in our duty to protect Nigerians.”
— Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC DG
Why It Matters:
- Underscores rising resistance to regulatory enforcement in public markets.
- Raises concerns over safety of government officials in volatile commercial zones.
- Highlights the ongoing challenge of counterfeit and unregulated goods in Nigeria’s trade ecosystem.
What to Watch:
- Legal action or arrests following the incident.
- Tighter enforcement operations at future trade events.
- Stakeholder engagement to prevent further clashes.
Sources:
- NAFDAC Press Release – Nov. 4, 2025
- Channels TV – “NAFDAC officials attacked at Lagos trade fair”
- The Guardian – “Trade fair violence: NAFDAC vows crackdown on fake products”
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