NAFDAC Shuts Down Two Chinese Supermarkets and Eight Cosmetics Shops in Abuja
Abuja, October 4, 2025
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two Chinese supermarkets located in Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops at Wuse Market, Abuja, following violations of laws governing the sale, distribution, and labeling of regulated products.
Under the directive of NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, an enforcement team led by Mr. Musa Embugushiki seized products valued at over ₦170 million during the operation. The supermarkets on Mike Akhigbe Way and Ebitu Ukiwe Street were sealed off after consumer complaints and thorough surveillance revealed the sale of unregistered food items labeled exclusively in Chinese, in breach of NAFDAC’s mandatory English labeling policy. Despite denials from the operator of the Ebitu Ukiwe outlet, investigations confirmed that the supermarket remained fully operational and was selling unregistered products.
In addition, eight cosmetics shops at Wuse Market were closed for selling banned, expired, and unregistered cosmetics, aphrodisiacs, and aesthetic medicines. Investigations uncovered that some sellers were posing as dermatologists and pharmacists, peddling harmful products aimed at body enhancement, skin whitening, and other cosmetic purposes. Seized products included Wenicks Capsules, Maxman Capsules, Boobs Enlargement, Curvy Weight Gain, and Skin Whitening Vitamin Gummies among others.
Prof. Adeyeye underscored NAFDAC’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nigerians from the dangers of harmful chemicals linked to serious health conditions such as skin cancer, kidney damage, irritability, and memory loss. She called on consumers to ensure they purchase only NAFDAC-registered products and urged foreign nationals and investors to seek regulatory advice before conducting business in Nigeria.
Mr. Embugushiki affirmed that while Prof. Adeyeye welcomes legitimate trade, NAFDAC will continue to take stringent actions against outlets dealing in unregistered or toxic products to protect public health. The agency also encouraged members of the public to report suspicious vendors and products to aid in ongoing regulatory enforcement.
