NAFDAC Shuts Down Major Food Distribution Ring in Niger State

​The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dealt a significant blow to the trade of hazardous consumer goods, sealing 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State. The crackdown followed a targeted raid by the Agency’s Investigation & Enforcement Directorate, which uncovered an estimated ₦100 million worth of expired food and beverages.

​Acting on credible intelligence, NAFDAC officials descended on the Ndazabo White House area along Minna Road and the vicinity of the Bida Modern Market. Inside the facilities, investigators discovered staggering quantities of expired inventory, including:

• ​80,000 packets of non-alcoholic drinks
• ​16,000 packets of bottled water
• ​5,000 packets of dairy milk
• ​28 cartons of pasta

​Many of these items were reportedly already repackaged and staged for immediate distribution to unsuspecting retailers.

​Expanding the Investigation: Counterfeit Oil and Retail Closures

​The investigation has centered on BY Ventures, the entity allegedly linked to the storage facilities. Following the warehouse raids, NAFDAC extended its search to supermarkets operated by the company in the state capital, Minna.

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​The subsequent inspections yielded even more alarming results: additional expired products and a cache of suspected counterfeit Goya oil. These retail outlets have since been sealed, and the company’s Managing Director has been summoned for formal interrogation.

​A Grave Warning to the Public

​NAFDAC has issued a stern reminder that consuming expired or counterfeit goods is not merely a financial loss but a severe health hazard that can lead to acute poisoning or long-term organ damage.

​”We remain committed to safeguarding the health of Nigerians. We urge the public to remain vigilant, scrutinize expiry dates before every purchase, and report any suspicious warehouse activity to our nearest office.”

​As the legal proceedings against the managers of BY Ventures begin, the Agency reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy toward those prioritizing profit over public safety.