The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over the activities of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, accusing the religious organization of using the agency’s name to mislead the public.
In a statement issued on Sunday, NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, clarified that none of the ministry’s advertised miracle products, including “Miracle Water” and “Miracle Soap,” are registered with the agency. She expressed concern that the ministry was falsely claiming its products were NAFDAC-approved.
“NAFDAC wishes to alert the public to the activities of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, which has been using NAFDAC’s name to deceive unsuspecting citizens,” the agency stated.
The alert comes after multiple petitions were submitted to NAFDAC, accusing the ministry of advertising miracle products with false healing claims. Prophet Fufeyin allegedly promoted products like “Miracle Water” and “Miracle Soap,” claiming they could cure barrenness and ensure women would conceive twins if used. He reportedly assured his congregation that the products were NAFDAC-registered, prompting concerned individuals to visit NAFDAC offices for verification.
Among the unregistered items submitted to NAFDAC for review were “River Jordan Water,” “The Pool of Bethsaida Water,” and “Father Smelled Perfume.” NAFDAC responded by investigating the ministry’s claims, dispatching officials to its Delta State headquarters.
Despite evidence of product sales, Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries denied producing any miracle products, with its representatives insisting that only their label and address appeared on the packaging. Further investigation by NAFDAC revealed non-cooperation from the ministry’s officials, who failed to honor invitations for questioning.
On August 27, a joint task force from NAFDAC and the Federal Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs visited the ministry to begin an investigation. However, the ministry’s officials were uncooperative, leading NAFDAC to issue further invitations, which were ignored.
The ministry later submitted legal documents claiming a production agreement with Globod Table Water, a company located in Delta State. NAFDAC has since sealed the Globod factory, accusing it of aiding the illegal production and sale of unregistered miracle products under false pretenses.
“Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries is not complying with regulatory requirements and has failed to present itself for further investigation,” NAFDAC warned. “We urge the public to refrain from purchasing any of these miracle products, as none are registered with NAFDAC.”
Prof. Adeyeye reiterated the agency’s commitment to safeguarding public health, urging faith-based organizations to desist from producing unregulated products without proper authorization. The agency assured Nigerians that the investigation into Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries will continue.
NAFDAC concluded by reaffirming its role as a scientific organization, driven by evidence-based regulations, and warned the public to be cautious of unverified miracle products.
