Tag: NAFDAC

NAFDAC approves University’s herbal medicine for diabetes

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has certified the use of GLUCOZIL for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. NAFDAC made this known in a statement by its Head of Corporate Communication, Mike Aladenika, on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that GLUCOZIL, a herbal drug, is produced by Edo State Government-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. The statement was made available to the NAN on Thursday in Benin. It said: “Its bid to reclaim its enviable position among the comity of institutions, grounded in research and…

NAFDAC gets acting DG,as Prof Adeyeye exits

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Following the expiration of her tenure as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Moji Adeyeye has exited the office and an acting head has been appointed for the organisation. In a leaked internal memo signed by the agency’s Director of Human Resources Management, Oboli A.U, and dated 17 November, directors of various units and departments were notified of the appointment of Monica Eimunjeze as the acting director-general.. The memo, with reference number NAFDAC/ADM/SM/075, has as its subject: “Appointment of Acting…

NAFDAC partners NYSC on healthy living for Nigerians

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has appealed for support from the National Youth Service Corps for the promotion of healthy living among Nigerians.   The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof (Mrs) Moji Adeyeye stated this today in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NAFDAC and NYSC.   Adeyeye said that Corps Members’ presence in all the 774 Local Government Areas of the country would be a good driver of the initiative as they would serve as change agents to sensitize…

NAFDAC Seeks Corps Members’ Support To Fight Drug Abuse

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National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has sought for Corps Members’ support to fight drug abuse in the country especially at the grassroots. It said plans were in top gear to maximise their skills to stem the tide of sub-standard medicines and foods. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. (Mrs) Mojisola Adedeye stated this today while on a courtesy visit to NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim in his office. She commended the invaluable contributions of Corps Members to NAFDAC activities but added that there was need for more…