The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug abuse, preventing the misuse of controlled medicines, and strengthening regulatory measures against illicit drug trafficking.
This is coming as the world commemorates the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day).
In a goodwill message to mark the occasion, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by her Technical Assistant, Dr. Timothy Bamgbose, said this year’s theme, “The World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses,” highlights the need for stronger collaboration and innovative approaches to address the evolving threats posed by drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
She noted that the proliferation of synthetic drugs, the misuse of pharmaceutical products, increasingly sophisticated trafficking networks, and the exploitation of digital platforms require intelligence-driven regulation, enhanced surveillance, public awareness, and coordinated stakeholder action.
Prof. Adeyeye reiterated NAFDAC’s commitment to strengthening regulatory oversight, preventing the diversion and misuse of controlled medicines, and ensuring access to safe medicines for legitimate medical and scientific purposes.
She called on government institutions, healthcare professionals, educational institutions, community leaders, civil society organisations, families, and young people to work together in promoting prevention, early intervention, treatment, rehabilitation, and evidence-based regulatory solutions to build healthier, safer, and drug-free communities.
