House of Reps Urges Action Against Fake Food Products

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to enhance efforts against the production, distribution, and sale of fake, adulterated, and substandard food and beverages in Nigeria, emphasizing the public health risks involved. This call was made during a plenary session on Tuesday, following a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Abubakar Yalleman, the member representing Madori/Kaugama Federal Constituency of Jigawa State.

Yalleman stressed the importance of access to safe food for the health and productivity of Nigerians, advocating for standardized processing methods and hygiene practices to prevent foodborne illnesses. He expressed concern over recent incidents, including the dismantling of illegal alcohol counterfeiting syndicates at Zamfara Plaza on Lagos Island on April 22, 2026, and a raid on an unregistered fruit juice factory in Badagry, Lagos State, on September 22, 2026.

Yalleman warned that counterfeit practices could lead to severe health issues, including acute poisoning and damage to vital organs.