House of Representatives Targets Adulterated Products in Nigeria

The House of Representatives in Nigeria has moved to address the issue of rising adulterated products by calling on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to enhance nationwide surveillance and enforcement against fake and substandard food and drinks. This resolution followed a motion sponsored by Mr. Makki Abubakar Yalleman, who emphasized the necessity of access to safe and quality food for public health.

The motion referenced recent actions, including the dismantling of illegal alcohol counterfeiting syndicates at Zamfara Plaza in Lagos Island on April 22, 2026, and a raid on an unregistered fruit juice factory by NSCDC in Badagry, Lagos State on September 22, 2026. The House mandated relevant committees to periodically review the progress of these agencies and report back within a reasonable timeframe.