House of Reps Urges Action Against Counterfeit Food Products

The House of Representatives has urged the executive arm of the federal government to prioritize the issue of fake, adulterated, counterfeit, and substandard food and beverages as an urgent national concern. This resolution, prompted by a motion from Makki Abubakar Yalleman, follows reports of increased manufacturing and distribution of such products, highlighted by recent NAFDAC raids.

The House has tasked NAFDAC, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to collaborate with security agencies to enhance nationwide surveillance, inspection, and enforcement operations. Specific instances cited include the dismantling of illegal alcohol counterfeiting syndicates at Zamfara Plaza in Lagos Island on April 22, 2026, and the raiding of an unregistered fruit juice factory in Badagry, Lagos.

Yalleman expressed concern over the health risks posed by these counterfeit products and emphasized the need for stronger implementation of existing laws, improved coordination, and greater public awareness to combat this growing menace.