The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has revealed that she is receiving death threats due to the agency’s intensified crackdown on counterfeit drug syndicates in Kano, Idumota, Yaba, and Onitsha.
Despite the threats, Adeyeye remains unwavering in her mission to rid Nigerian markets of fake and substandard drugs, stating that she will not be intimidated.
Speaking in Abuja, she emphasized her deep commitment to public health, recalling how she left a comfortable life in the United States—where she had lived for 37 years—to return to Nigeria and serve.
“I came back home to serve. I could have stayed in the US, comfortable. But I see my role here as a mission,” she said.
Adeyeye also highlighted the dangers faced by NAFDAC officials in the line of duty. She recounted a chilling incident where an officer was brutally attacked during an inspection operation in Onitsha.
“One of my workers was beaten and left bleeding in Onitsha six months ago. I once noticed an injury on another staff member’s arm and asked what happened. She told me she almost lost her life during an inspection,” she shared.
Despite these life-threatening challenges, the NAFDAC boss reaffirmed her resolve to ensure Nigerians have access to safe and quality medicines, insisting that fear will not deter her from the fight against counterfeit drugs.
