Friday, September 18, 2026 - The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and
Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed expired donated medicines valued at ₦59 million
at the Igwuruta dump site in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The agency disclosed in a post on its official X handle that
the medicines were shipped from the United States through the Nigeria Ports
Authority (NPA) Area 1 Port in Port Harcourt.
The destroyed medicines included antidepressants, anti-ulcer
drugs, analgesics, and medicines used in the management of hypertension.
NAFDAC stated that while donated medicines play an important
role in supporting healthcare delivery, particularly for vulnerable and
underserved populations, expired or otherwise unsuitable products must be
removed from the pharmaceutical supply chain and safely destroyed.
According to the agency, the destruction was necessary to
prevent the medicines from being misused, diverted, or distributed without
authorisation.
The exercise was carried out in collaboration with the
Nigeria Customs Service and other sister agencies.
NAFDAC said the operation underscored the importance of
inter-agency cooperation in protecting the integrity of Nigeria’s
pharmaceutical supply chain and ensuring that medicines available to the public
are safe and suitable for use.
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