NAFDAC Shuts Down Two Chinese Supermarkets and Eight Cosmetics Shops in Abuja
Abuja, October 3, 2025
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two Chinese supermarkets located in the Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market, Abuja, for serious violations of laws governing the sale, distribution, and labeling of regulated products.
Acting under the leadership of NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, the enforcement team, headed by Mr. Musa Embugushiki, seized products valued at over ₦170 million during the operation.
The supermarkets, situated on Mike Akhigbe Way and Ebitu Ukiwe Street, were sealed following numerous consumer complaints and covert surveillance. Investigations revealed that both outlets were selling unregistered food products labeled solely in Chinese, contravening NAFDAC’s mandatory policy requiring English labeling for consumer protection. Despite initial denials from the operator of the Ebitu Ukiwe Street supermarket, the outlet was found fully operational and engaged in the sale of these unregistered items.
In addition, eight cosmetics shops within the bustling Wuse Market were also shut down for retailing banned, expired, and unregistered cosmetics, aphrodisiacs, and aesthetic medicines. The probes uncovered individuals impersonating dermatologists and pharmacists, peddling hazardous products aimed at body enhancement, skin whitening, and other cosmetic alterations. Among the confiscated items were Wenicks Capsules, Maxman Capsules, Boobs Enlargement products, Curvy Weight Gain supplements, and Skin Whitening Vitamin Gummies.
Prof. Adeyeye highlighted NAFDAC’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigerians from the dangers posed by harmful chemicals found in unregulated products—chemicals that have been linked to serious health issues such as skin cancer, kidney damage, irritability, and memory loss.
She urged consumers to exercise caution by purchasing only products registered with NAFDAC and called on foreign nationals and investors to strictly adhere to regulatory guidelines. Furthermore, the agency encouraged the public to report suspicious outlets to aid ongoing enforcement efforts.
Mr. Embugushiki reinforced this stance, stating that while NAFDAC welcomes legitimate trade and investment, it remains resolute in taking stern action against the sale of unregistered or toxic products that threaten public health.
This decisive action underscores NAFDAC’s proactive role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Nigerians, reinforcing regulatory compliance across markets in the nation’s capital.
