National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is Nigeria's primary regulatory body responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of food, drugs, and other regulated products. NAFDAC is currently in the news due to a tragic incident involving methanol-tainted alcoholic concoctions. In recent weeks, these illicit drinks, reportedly known as "Monkey Tail," have caused the deaths of at least 48 people and sickened 182 others in Nigeria's southwestern Ondo state. The victims suffered organ failure and other severe health consequences due to methanol poisoning. This event highlights NAFDAC's critical role in safeguarding public health by monitoring and controlling the production and distribution of consumable goods, and underscores the ongoing challenges in preventing the circulation of dangerous, unregulated products within the country.