The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged the public to stop patronising miracle products while alerting on the activities of a faith-based organisation, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, in Delta State.

Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, who gave the advice in a statement on Sunday, said the church sells a variety of “miracle waters” and soaps, which it claims can heal and perform miracles, such as curing barrenness.

Adeyeye revealed that NAFDAC had received numerous petitions from concerned citizens regarding the activities of senior prophet of the church, Jeremiah Omoto.

She said the petitions raised concerns about the sale and advertisement of various unverified miracle products, including “Miracle & Healing Water” and “The Miracle Water from The Pool of Bethsaida.”

The products were allegedly marketed with promises of miraculous healing powers, including the ability to help women conceive twins.

The ministry reportedly claimed that the products were registered with NAFDAC, prompting several individuals to visit the agency’s offices to verify the claims.

Prof. Adeyeye said upon investigation, NAFDAC confirmed that none of the products were registered.

Speaking further, the DG said, In August 2024, the Delta State Coordinator of NAFDAC, acting on petitions, visited Christ Mercy Land Ministries and purchased one of the miracle waters for N3,000.

However, she said when confronted, officials of the ministry denied any involvement in producing or selling the products, despite the existence of a receipt of purchase, adding that they also refused to cooperate with further investigations, delaying responses and avoiding meetings with NAFDAC officials.

Further investigation according to the DG, revealed that the ministry had entered into a production agreement with Globod Table Water, a Delta-based water company, to manufacture the products, without notifying NAFDAC, in violation of regulatory rules.

As a result, NAFDAC has sealed the Globod Table Water factory for its role in aiding the illegal production of the miracle products under a false NAFDAC registration number, she added.

Prof. Adeyeye, emphasised that the products being sold by Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries were neither registered nor approved by NAFDAC.

She warned the public to stop patronising these unwholesome products and reiterated the agency’s commitment to safeguarding the health of the nation.

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