By Ehichioya Steve Odion
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) today in Benin City organised a sensitization programme to enlighten the public on the danger of consuming expired products as such cannot guarantee anyone of safety of such products.
The Director General NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye said it is common knowledge that Nigeria has a preponderant share of the global problem of falsified medical products and unwholesome food.
He further said that the campaign is also to address the dangers of buying medicines from hawkers, abuse of Codeine and self medication, especially among the youths. He advised patients to buy medicines from licensed Pharmacies and Medicine Stores.
One of the participants at the event, Chairman, Association of Table Water Producers, Edo State Chapter, Pastor Mike Ogbebor said he was excited to be part of the event, adding that with this kind of programme it will put everyone on red alert as health is wealth in any society or nation.
"With these kind of information we received here today we will ensured that the right thing is done. It is now my duty to find out and know how food is being preserved. When you see any meat that does not attracts flies, it simply means such meat was preserved with chemical which is not good for our health".
On his part, the Chairman of Bakers and Caterers Association of Nigeria, Edo State Chapter, Benjamin Agbonze said his association has been on campaign of production of unwholesome bread, adding that they have always abided by the rules and regulations being enforced by the Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON and NAFDAC.
"We are in strict compliance. That is what we preach to our members regularly. The bottom line is that the health of the society matters more than the profit".
Another participant, the Director of information, National Association of Patient and proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED), Omogiade John said the event gave him the opportunity to know the bad effect of Covid-19 and how deadly it is to human being.
"It is now our duty to spread the information to other of what we learnt here today. To buy drugs from registered Pharmacies and Medicine shops".
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