_NAFDAC Probes Cleric, Seals Table Water Firm For Illegal Activity_

 

In a shocking turn of events, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an investigation into the activities of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, a spiritual organization based in Effurun, Delta State. The agency has accused the ministry of selling unregistered miracle water and soap products, and has warned the public against patronizing these products.

According to a statement issued by the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, the investigation followed petitions from concerned citizens about Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries. The petitions alleged that the cleric was using his ministry to deceive the public by selling miracle water and soap products with healing and miracle claims.

NAFDAC said that the cleric showcased the use of miracle water and miracle soap on social media to heal barrenness, and claimed that women would carry twins if they used the soap. The agency also said that the cleric openly told his congregation that the soap was NAFDAC registered, which is false.

Upon receipt of the petitions, NAFDAC contacted the Delta State Coordinator to ascertain the existence or records of any transaction with the Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries and the products in Delta State Office. The Coordinator was also directed to visit the Ministry to establish the veracity of the claims in the petitions and take necessary regulatory action on the production facility in the Ministry where the Miracle water and other products are produced.

The State Coordinator covertly bought the Miracle Water (25cl) for 3000 naira from the Ministries and took pictures. However, when the Coordinator visited the Ministry, the officials denied producing Miracle and Healing Water or Soap, even with the evidence of the receipt of purchase. They claimed that only the Logo and address on the label were theirs but not the product.

NAFDAC said that the officials refused to cooperate with the agency's team, and instead submitted a legal document asking for more time to report. The agency then gave the Prophet till 29 to report at investigation and Enforcement NAFDAC Office Asaba for further necessary investigation. However, the officials still refused to show up.

In continuation of the investigation, NAFDAC Investigation and Enforcement has sealed Globod Table Water factory for aiding and abetting the production, sale, and advertisement of unregistered and unwholesome Miracle Water under the pretext of Fake NAFDAC Registration Number.

NAFDAC wishes to inform the public that none of these products being advertised and sold are registered with NAFDAC. The public is also being advised to stop patronizing any of these Miracle products. NAFDAC is a scientific organization that is guided by verifiable scientific facts before registering any product.

The agency has assured Nigerians of its resolve to continue safeguarding the health of citizens. NAFDAC has also warned faith organizations against illegal production of regulated products without requisite regulatory requirements.

This development has raised concerns about the activities of some spiritual organizations in Nigeria, and the need for regulatory agencies to monitor their activities to protect the public from false claims and unwholesome products.