The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) seized fake, sub-standard and unwholesome drugs, cosmetics and medical device worth N2,650,000 at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
John Okwori, Deputy Director and Head, Ports Inspection Directorate (PID), said the items were imported from China, USA and Dublin in Ireland, adding that they were seized to safeguard public health.
The director confirmed that the seized consignments include cartons of Isner Mile Minoxidil Hair Spray imported from China, valued at N200,000 and one carton of unlabeled off-white powdery substance, estimated at N500,000 from China.
Others were two big bags of Eomay Toothbrush for children, estimated at N450,000 from China; two travelling bags with donated drugs and medical devices from USA, valued at N500,000 and nine travel bags of medical devices, estimated at N1-million.
Okwori said that agency would continue its strict surveillance at the airport to make it impossible for importers who are involved in fake, sub-standard and unwholesome drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, among others, to operate.
(NAN)