The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians regarding the deceptive activities of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin.
The faith-based organisation is accused of falsely claiming that some of its products are registered with the agency.
In a statement released on Sunday, NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that none of the miracle products being promoted by the ministry, including “Miracle Water” and “Miracle Soap,” have been registered or approved by the agency.
Adeyeye highlighted that the ministry’s actions have led to numerous complaints from concerned citizens, who reported being misled into believing these products had healing powers and were endorsed by NAFDAC.
The agency further explained that the products in question, such as “River Jordan Water,” “Water of Life,” and “A New Beginning Pool of Bethsaida Water,” among others, are being marketed with false claims of curing barrenness and other ailments.
Prophet Fufeyin is alleged to have publicly declared that using the soap and water would result in women giving birth to twins, a claim the agency dismisses as unsubstantiated.
Upon receiving petitions, NAFDAC initiated an investigation, visiting the ministry’s facility in Delta State. Despite initial denials from the ministry’s officials, NAFDAC uncovered evidence of the sale of these products, but ministry representatives refused to cooperate with further investigations.
The agency noted that the ministry later submitted legal documents instead of complying with its requests for a meeting.
NAFDAC also revealed that Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries had entered into a production agreement with Globod Table Water, without NAFDAC’s knowledge.
The factory has since been sealed for its involvement in the production and sale of unregistered products.
The agency stressed that none of the advertised miracle products are scientifically verified or approved, warning the public to avoid them.
NAFDAC however assured Nigerians of its ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and urged faith organizations to comply with regulatory requirements for any commercial products.
