(NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye)
By Biola Lawal
Flowerbudnews: Two men, Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono, 58, and Ikegwuonu Davidson Ikechukwu, 28, have been sentenced to a total of 40 years imprisonment for producing and selling fake alcoholic beverages in Lagos.
Justice Allagoa.J. of the Federal High Court in Lagos, found them guilty of the production, possession, sale, and distribution of adulterated and unregistered alcoholic drinks within Lagos, a statement by Sayo Akintola, NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant disclosed on Wednesday.
The conviction followed an enforcement operation by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)
on December 3, 2025, at Kojo Street, Ijanikin, and Vespa Market, during which the illegal activities of the duo were uncovered.
During the operation, NAFDAC operatives discovered large quantities of counterfeit and unregistered alcoholic beverages.
including Hennessy V.S.O.P, Hennessy Very Special, Jameson Irish Whiskey, William Lawson Blended Scotch Whisky, and Gordon’s Dry Gin.
The beverages were found to be counterfeit, unwholesome, unregistered, or misleadingly packaged.
The two convicts were charged on eight counts. of the possession of unwholesome products, the manufacture of counterfeit alcoholic beverages, and the distribution and sale of fake drinks, all in violation of relevant laws.
The case was successfully prosecuted by NAFDAC which restated its commitment to protecting public health and ensuring that unsafe products do not find their way into the market.
NAFDAC warned that adulterated alcoholic beverages pose serious health risks to consumers, and stressed that the agency would intensify enforcement actions across the country to clamp down on such illegal activities.
The agency also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious products or activities to the nearest NAFDAC office, noting that public cooperation is crucial in the fight against counterfeit and harmful. (Flowerbudnews)