By Biola Lawal
Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS): The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has warned Nigerians against use of some dangerous unregistered veterinary products.
Prof. Adeyeye, who gave the warning in a public alert, said that the unregistered veterinary drugs were found to contain substances banned for use in food-producing animals.
The NAFDAC DG said that the banned Veterinary products ”have been identified to be highly harmful, and therefore, pose significant risks to both animal and human health, which is why their use in food-producing animals has been prohibited.”
She said the discovery of the dangerous products followed a report received from the Veterinary Medicines and Allied Products (VMAP) Directorate.
Prof. Adeyeye disclosed that ‘:some establishments listed below have been identified to be involved in the production and sale of these prohibited products:
”Beautiful Dove Pharmaceutical, located at No. 121 Agbara Road, Ikorodu, Lagos.
”Wealth Agrolife Allied Nig. Ltd operating from Farmer’s Empire building, KM 12, Olubonku Road Opposite Transformer, Iwo Express Road, Ibadan, Oyo state.
”FVS Co. Located at 32 Obiagu. Enugu, Opposite Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu State.”
Prof. Adeyeye said further:
”The affected products include any veterinary product containing the listed banned substances as active ingredients or have them incorporated into their formulations, especially if they are indicated for use in food-producing animals.
”A comprehensive list of banned veterinary drugs for use in food-producing animals can be found on the NAFDAC website at https://nafdac.gov.ng/veterinary/list-of- banned-veterinary-drugs”.
She stated that ”all NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to conduct surveillance and mop up the illegal products if found within the zones and states.”
The NAFDAC Boss urged Animal Caregivers and farmers to ”exercise caution and vigilance to avoid the use of the banned products.”
She warned that ‘:the possession, administration of animals, or supply of these banned products is illegal under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations.”
”Therefore, it is important to become familiar with the labelling of veterinary medicines to determine those that are legal, those that are not, and those that are questionable,” She added.
Prof. Adeyeye emphasized that ”all veterinary products must be obtained from authorized/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.”
She advised Caregivers and farmers to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified veterinary medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng
”Also report adverse events or side effects related to the use of veterinary medicinal products or devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med- -safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng,” She stated.
‘:Furthermore, this notice will be uploaded to the WHO Global Surveillance and Monitoring System (GSMS)”, Prof. Adeyeye concluded. (FLOWERBUDNEWS)
