The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has identified Eziukwu Market, also known as Cemetery Market, in Aba, Abia State, as a major center for the production and distribution of counterfeit and substandard products.
This finding follows a recent operation led by NAFDAC’s Director for the South-East Zone, Martins Iluyomade, on Tuesday.
During the operation, Iluyomade described the market as a hub for the mass production and distribution of fake goods, likening it to “weapons of mass destruction.” Despite previous crackdowns, including a significant operation in December 2023, illegal activities continue to flourish in the market.
Iluyomade expressed frustration over the persistence of these activities, remarking that it is perplexing that individuals continue to prioritize making money at the expense of the health and safety of their fellow citizens.
He also noted that the market’s leadership had previously signed an agreement with NAFDAC during the last operation, committing to identify and expose those involved in the production and sale of counterfeit products.
However, Iluyomade made it clear that the market leaders now face “serious questions” regarding their failure to curb these illegal practices.
