By Chinelo Obogo
Quilox Club in partnership with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a campaign aimed at combating the circulation of fake drinks in nightclubs.
The campaign is one of the activities to mark Quilox Club’s 11th anniversary, and it is expected to raise awareness and promote the importance of selling safe and regulated products in the entertainment industry.
At a briefing held in Lagos at the weekend, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Quilox, Akinlabi Peller, said the club was committed to promoting the distribution of authentic drinks registered with NAFDAC.
He stated that the club’s authenticity was a top priority, stressing that it has consistently sourced its drinks directly from manufacturers or approved suppliers over the past 11 years.
“We have always upheld the distribution of genuine, NAFDAC-approved drinks in our establishment, and we are calling on other club owners to adopt similar practices. By working together with NAFDAC, we can clamp down on the circulation of fake drinks and protect public health.”
Peller also revealed that as part of Quilox’s anniversary, there will be a 36-hour non-stop party beginning from December 22.
Director of Investigation and Enforcement at NAFDAC’s Lagos Directorate, Shaba Mohammed, reiterated that all drinks sold in Nigeria must be registered with NAFDAC before being introduced into the market. He revealed that NAFDAC recently sealed over 10 outlets in December for selling fake drinks.He commended Quilox for its long-standing adherence to the agency’s guidelines.
“NAFDAC is very impressed with Quilox. Several times, we have made unscheduled visits and left satisfied. As you know, NAFDAC has zero tolerance for unregistered and counterfeit products,” he said.
Mohammed was represented by the Assistant Director of the Water and Drink Division at NAFDAC, Kunle Ojo, who said: “We cannot do it alone; it requires collective efforts, and we appreciate Quilox for being a key partner in this fight against counterfeit drinks.”
Managing Director of Quilox, Olushola Farinloye, added that the club had always ensured that its drinks were sourced directly from the production companies, reinforcing their commitment to serving only authentic products.