The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of miracle water and soap from Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries in Delta State.
Some Nigerians have complained on social media about the prevalence of such practices in the Christendom, particularly about the said church.
In a statement on Sunday, the agency said the faith-based organisation uses NAFDAC’s name to deceive unsuspecting public.
The statement which was signed by Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General, said the agency was recently inundated with petitions from concerned citizens about one Prophet Jeremiah Omoto of Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries over “Miracle Water and Miracle Soap”.
The statement said the products were being advertised with healing and miracle claims.
“The Minister showcased the use of Miracle Water and Miracle Soap on social media to heal barrenness. He claimed that the women would carry twins if they used the soap,” the statement reads.
“He openly told his congregation that the Soap is NAFDAC registered. Thus, the public began to visit the office to confirm the claims.
“The petitioners also submitted the following products from the Spiritual Ministry to NAFDAC to verify the bogus claims. The products are: Miracle & Healing Water, River Jordan Water, The Miracle Water from The Pool of Bethsaida, A new beginning Mount Camel Miracle Water, Water of life, Miracle Water from The Pool of Bethsaida (1L), A New Beginning Pool of Bethsaida Water and Father Smelled Perfume.
“Upon receipt of the petitions, NAFDAC, through the Director Post Marketing Surveillance (PMS) NAFDAC, contacted the Delta State Coordinator to ascertain the existence or records of any transaction with the Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries and the products in Delta State Office.”
