NAFDAC REOPENS ONITSHA DRUG MARKET AFTER MONTH-LONG CLOSURE. (PHOTOS)

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 NAFDAC Reopens Onitsha Drug Market After Month-Long Closure The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the Onitsha Head Bridge drug market, popularly known as 'Ogbo Ogwu', after a month-long closure for sanitization and regulatory enforcement. The market was shut down as part of NAFDAC's nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines. To prevent a recurrence of the issues that led to the closure, NAFDAC has implemented strict administrative conditions for reopening. Shop owners are required to complete documentation and clearance procedures before their shops can be unsealed. A dedicated NAFDAC desk has been established to facilitate the process efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.Ā² According to NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, only shops that meet the conditions will be allowed to resume operations. Shop owners have been directed to obtain and sign an undertaking, along with a penal...

OGBO-OGWU MARKET FIRE: ANAMBRA HEALTH COMMISSIONER,OBIDIKE VISITS THE INJURED.(PHOTOS).


Ogbo-Ogwu Market Fire: Anambra Health Commissioner, Obidike Visits The Injured 



Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike joined in the rescue operation of injured persons during the fire incident that engulfed Ogbo-Ogwu International Market, Onitsha yesterday. 

The tragic incident was suspectedly from a chemical explosion in the market.

Dr. Obidike who was present at the scene of the incident commended the efforts of the  State Fire Service, market leaders and other good-spirited individuals for their commitment to rescuing the affected persons as well as conveying them to the hospitals for treatment.

According to Dr. Obidike, the suspected chemical explosion happened at the Government line in the market and unfortunately many people got injured, while some lost their lives and goods worth millions of naira got lost.

He said that the Anambra state government is deeply saddened by the loss of lives, injuries and material losses recorded as a result of the unfortunate incident.

The commissioner explained that his visits to Delta state and White Specialist Hospitals were to ensure that those who sustained various degrees of injuries were receiving adequate medical attention.

Dr. Obidike noted that Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has been briefed on the incident and that was why he was directed  to ensure that the injured received adequate medical attention.

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