The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alert over the activities of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin.
NAFDAC has accused the ministry of falsely using the agency’s name to deceive the public into believing that its “miracle water” and soap are registered products.
In a statement released by NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the agency clarified that none of the products being advertised and sold by the ministry are registered with NAFDAC.
The agency urged Nigerians to stop patronizing these unapproved products.
According to NAFDAC, the ministry has been advertising various products, including Miracle Water and Miracle Soap, with claims that they can heal ailments such as barrenness.
The products, promoted heavily on social media, have been linked to miraculous promises of curing infertility, with the prophet suggesting that women who use the soap would conceive twins.
The ministry also claimed that these products were approved by NAFDAC, which led to many members of the public visiting NAFDAC offices to confirm the claims.
NAFDAC stated that it had been inundated with petitions from concerned citizens over the legitimacy of these products.
“The Minister showcased the use of Miracle Water and Miracle Soap on social media to heal barrenness,” NAFDAC explained.
“He claimed that the women would carry twins if they used the soap. He openly told his congregation that the soap is NAFDAC registered.”
Following the complaints, NAFDAC initiated an investigation into the ministry’s operations.
The agency contacted its Delta State Coordinator and conducted a covert operation to verify the claims.
The coordinator visited Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, located in Delta State, and purchased the so-called Miracle Water for N3,000.
Further investigation revealed that several other products were being marketed, including River Jordan Water, Miracle Water from the Pool of Bethsaida, and Father Smelled Perfume.
Despite the ministry’s assurances, NAFDAC found no record of these products being registered or approved by the agency.
In response, the ministry denied producing the products when confronted, despite evidence to the contrary.
NAFDAC’s efforts to engage the ministry for further investigation were met with resistance.
On August 27, 2024, a team from NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement department, along with the Federal Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs, visited the ministry.
They intended to collect samples for laboratory testing, but the ministry’s officials refused to cooperate.
Subsequent letters inviting the ministry’s representatives to report to NAFDAC’s office on August 28 were ignored.
Instead, the ministry submitted legal documents asking for more time to prepare its records.
NAFDAC described the ministry’s actions as evasive and stated that this lack of cooperation raised further concerns about the authenticity of its products.
As the investigation continued, the ministry submitted a document claiming it had entered into a production contract with Globod Table Water, a company based in Delta State, to produce the Miracle Water.
However, NAFDAC revealed that this arrangement was illegal, as the production was done without the agency’s knowledge or approval.
NAFDAC swiftly moved to seal off the Globod Table Water factory for aiding in the production of unregistered products.
“In continuation of our investigation, NAFDAC has sealed the Globod Table Water factory for aiding and abetting the production, sale, and advertisement of unregistered and unwholesome Miracle Water under the pretext of a fake NAFDAC registration number,” the statement said.
NAFDAC made it clear that none of the products being advertised by Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries are registered with the agency.
The public was strongly advised to stop using these miracle products, as their safety and efficacy are not scientifically proven.
“NAFDAC is a scientific organization that is guided by verifiable scientific facts before registering any product,” Prof. Adeyeye emphasized.
She also warned faith-based organizations against the illegal production and sale of regulated products without meeting the necessary regulatory requirements.
NAFDAC reassured the public of its commitment to safeguarding the health of Nigerians by continuing its investigation into the activities of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries.
“We will continue with our investigation into the activities of this faith organization with regard to products within our mandates that have been reported to be manufactured and sold by them,” the statement added.
Prof. Adeyeye called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious products or activities related to unregistered products.
She reiterated that NAFDAC will not hesitate to take action against any individual or organization found guilty of violating its regulations.
The controversial miracle water and miracle soap became the subject of public discourse after a series done by popular influencer, VeryDarkMan, on social media.
The influencer accused the prophet of deceiving the members of the public.