The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has launched an investigation into the miracle water and soap sold by Pastor Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries.
The investigation followed petitions from individuals and groups calling on NAFDAC to investigate the activities of the pastor.
In view of these, NAFDAC has urged the public to stop patronising miracle products while alerting on the activities of the faith-based organisation in Delta State.
Director-general of NAFDAC, Prof Moji Adeyeye, who advised in a statement yesterday, said the church sells a variety of “miracle waters” and soaps, which it claims can heal and perform miracles, such as curing barrenness.
Adeyeye disclosed that NAFDAC had received numerous petitions from concerned citizens regarding the activities of a senior prophet of the church, Jeremiah Omoto.
She said the petitions raised concerns about selling and advertising 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 that upon investigation, NAFDAC confirmed that none of the products were registered.
Speaking further, the DG said that in August 2024, the Delta State coordinator of NAFDAC, acting on petitions, visited Christ MercyLand Ministries and purchased one of the miracle waters for N3,000.
However, she said when confronted, ministry officials denied involvement in producing or selling the products, despite a purchase receipt, 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, which violated regulatory rules.
As a result, NAFDAC has sealed the Globod Table Water factory for 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 MercyLand 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 nation’s health.
