The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an investigation into the faith-based organization, Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin. The agency is probing claims that the ministry is misleading the public by using NAFDAC’s name to promote unregistered miracle products.
NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, issued a statement on Sunday, alerting Nigerians about the fraudulent activities surrounding the ministry’s products, including “Miracle Water” and “Miracle Soap,” which are being advertised with promises of miraculous healing. These products, which include claims of curing barrenness and other ailments, are not registered with the agency, according to the statement.
“NAFDAC wishes to alert the public on the activities of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries that are using NAFDAC’s name to deceive unsuspecting members of the public,” the statement read.
The alert followed multiple petitions from concerned citizens questioning the validity of the claims made by Prophet Fufeyin and his ministry. The ministry had showcased the use of “Miracle Water” and “Miracle Soap” on social media, advertising their healing properties, including promises of helping women conceive twins. Fufeyin allegedly told his congregation that the products were registered with NAFDAC, prompting people to visit the agency’s office for confirmation.
Upon receiving the complaints, NAFDAC initiated an investigation through its Delta State office. A covert operation revealed that the “Miracle Water” was being sold for ₦3,000 at the ministry’s premises. However, when NAFDAC officials visited the ministry, they were met with denials. Representatives of the ministry claimed that while the label on the product belonged to them, they were not responsible for producing or selling the items.
Despite the ministry’s lack of cooperation, NAFDAC continued its investigation, visiting the ministry again with a task force from the Federal Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs. The ministry’s officials refused to cooperate, failing to honor invitations for further questioning and submitting legal documents instead of attending scheduled meetings.
The ministry later claimed to have entered into a production contract with Globod Table Water, a company based in Delta State. NAFDAC has since sealed Globod Table Water’s facility for its involvement in the production and sale of unregistered and fraudulent miracle products.
NAFDAC has confirmed that none of the products advertised and sold by Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries are registered, and it urged the public to avoid patronizing these unverified items. Adeyeye warned faith-based organizations against producing and selling unregulated products, emphasizing that NAFDAC is a scientific body that relies on evidence-based facts before approving any products for public use.
“We will continue our investigation into the ministry’s activities and remain committed to safeguarding the health of Nigerians,” Adeyeye assured, adding that the agency will take all necessary steps to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
