NAFDAC uncovers expired condoms in Lagos market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered various unregistered narcotics, counterfeit GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medications, and improperly stored vaccines during its ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market in Lagos.

The agency discovered unregistered narcotics, counterfeit GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) medications, and improperly stored vaccines.

In a shocking revelation, some of the vaccines were found in toilets, raising serious concerns about the safety and storage practices within the market.

This was disclosed in a statement shared via NAFDAC’s X handle on Thursday, February 20.

The statement reads: “In the ongoing enforcement operation at the Idumota open drug market, NAFDAC has uncovered more alarming products, including unregistered narcotics, counterfeit GSK medicines, and vaccines stored in toilets.

“During an operation on Tuesday, officials also seized expired USAID-donated condoms, which had been repackaged and sold under the name ‘Kiss Condom’.

“More from the Idumota enforcement exercise, NAFDAC officials have seized, Banned drugs such as Analgin, Vaccines meant for cold chain storage, Oxytocin for maternal health, improperly stored outside the cold chain and donated medical products.”