The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has unveiled an unauthorized herbal product manufacturing company located in Agege, Lagos, arresting the company’s manager.
‎‎According to the report released by the agency on its X handle, the facility has been producing three variants of a popular herbal mixture known as Asheitu Adams Bitters, using the NAFDAC Registration Number A7-1827L.‎‎
NAFDAC added that upon verification on its NAPAMS portal, it was discovered that the registration number belongs to Greentol Cough Syrup. ‎‎
The operation led to the arrest of the facility’s manager for investigation, while it was noted that the company’s CEO was absent. ‎‎
“The company’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer was absent during the operation, while the company manager was arrested for further interrogation.”
‎‎The agency revealed that the operation was based on intelligence from a report by the Guardian, dated October 10, which addressed herbal products with fake NAFDAC registration numbers. ‎‎
“NAFDAC has uncovered an illegal herbal product manufacturing facility in Agege, Lagos State, following a report published by The Guardian on 10 October 2026 concerning herbal products bearing falsified NAFDAC registration numbers.”‎‎
The statement also urged members of the public to provide verifiable information on such activities using ING the NAFDAC through 0800-1-623322 or 0700-1-623322, or email reforms@nafdac.gov.ng.