What is the name of the present Director General of NAFDAC?

Professor Adeyeye
Professor Adeyeye is the Director General (DG) of Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) where she is leading regulatory and administrative reforms through quality management approach.

How many Directorate does NAFDAC have?

13 Directorates
To effectively execute her mandate to regulate and control the manufacture, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale and use of food, drugs, cosmetics, chemicals, medical devices, NAFDAC is made up of 13 Directorates. Each Directorate is headed by a Director.

How can you tell a fake NAFDAC number?

NAFDAC has a handy tool for this. All products must have a NAFDAC registration number, and so before you buy or consume any product in Nigeria, do a quick check to see that it is a genuine product. Go to this link – http://nafdacverify.com.ng/ , and then enter the registration number.

Who is the first chairman of NAFDAC?

The formation of NAFDAC was inspired by a 1988 World Health Assembly resolution requesting countries’ help in combating the global health threat posed by counterfeit pharmaceuticals. In December 1992, NAFDAC’s first governing council was formed. The council was chaired by Tanimu Saulawa.

Is Dora Akunyili still alive?

Deceased (1954–2014)
Dora Akunyili/Living or Deceased

What is the slogan of nafdac?

To protect and promote the public health by instituting an effective and efficient regulatory system that ensures only the right quality Food, Drugs and other regulated products are manufactured, exported, imported, advertised, distributed, sold, and used.

Who established nafdac in Nigeria?

Ambassador Tanimu Saulawa
In December 1992, NAFDAC’s first governing council was formed, chaired by Ambassador Tanimu Saulawa was formed. In January 1993, supporting legislation was approved as legislative Decree No. 15 of 1993, and January 1, 1994 NAFDAC was officially established, as a “parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health”.

What does nafdac stand for?

NAFDAC – National Agency for Food & Drug Administration & Control.

How do NAFDAC deal with cases of fake drugs?

The actions of NAFDAC include recommendations for changes in the law, dismissal of corrupt NAFDAC personnel, guidelines for staff behaviour and use of incentive schemes for NAFDAC staff, destruction of large quantities of falsified and expired drugs, strict enforcement of registration guidelines, implementation of new …