By Busola Bamidele The Kwara State Government has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to step up efforts in tackling fake and substandard drugs and food products in the state. State Commissioner for… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Kwara urges NAFDAC to intensify fight against fake drugs, substandard food By Busola Bamidele on February 4, 2025 By Busola Bamidele The Kwara State Government has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to step up efforts in tackling fake and substandard drugs and food products in the state. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, made this appeal in Ilorin during a courtesy visit by the agency's state coordinator, Mr. Nadabo Nathan. She stressed the importance of safeguarding public health and urged NAFDAC to enforce compliance with quality standards. Read also: Kwara urges NAFDAC to intensify fight against fake drugs, substandard food Parallex Bank excites Port Harcourt customers with Save and Win Promo SMEDAN reviews SME growth in Oyo, highlights farm reforms First Lady donates food items to vulnerable Groups in Kwara Kogi distributes free CAC certificates to MSMEs Dr. El-Imam highlighted the urgent need to curb the activities of producers of counterfeit drugs to ensure consumer safety. She also called for stricter action against quacks who mislead the public with false product advertisements. "Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq remains committed to delivering quality healthcare. The government is ready to collaborate with NAFDAC and reactivate the state taskforce committee on drugs to combat fake and substandard products," she said.

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