NAFDAC Advocates for Safe Food Access in Nigeria

Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), called for a renewed commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian has access to safe and wholesome food. Speaking at the 2026 World Food Safety Day celebration in Lagos, she stated that food safety is a fundamental human right and a critical component of public health and sustainable development.

Adeyeye noted that foodborne illnesses remain a significant global health challenge, causing over 200 diseases that affect public health and the economy. She stressed the importance of every stakeholder in the food supply chain, including farmers, processors, distributors, and consumers, in ensuring food safety from farm to fork.

Adeyeye advocated for adherence to global best practices, including good agricultural practices and hazard analysis critical control point systems. She urged consumers to remain vigilant and avoid products without proper labeling and NAFDAC registration numbers, emphasizing that achieving safe food everywhere requires regulatory measures and partnerships in food safety.