November 30, 2024
By Idris Buba
Frozen food dealers in the country have been warned to stop the sale and distribution of unregistered and prohibited products.
The Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye gave the warning on Friday during a one-day sensitization programme at Kado Fish Market in Abuja.
The NAFDAC boss, who was represented by the Director in charge of the FCT Directorate, Mr Kenneth Azikiwe, explained that the importation and distribution of banned products must stop to support local farmers and producers of frozen food.
While reiterating NAFDAC’s commitment to eliminating the illegal production, distribution, and sale of unregistered packaged food, water, and other regulated products, she noted that the initiative aims to safeguard public health, particularly during the festive season and beyond.
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“This sensitization programme is designed to ensure good storage and distribution practices in the market because properly stored food products maintain quality before consumption.
“We are here at Kado Fish Market, the largest fish market in North-Central Nigeria, to ensure that frozen chicken, fish, and meat products are appropriately stored and safe for public consumption”.
She encouraged members of market association to patronize local manufacturers and NAFDAC registered frozen products to ensure quality and safety.
Adeyeye emphasized the consequences of flouting Federal Government’s ban on the importation of frozen chicken, turkey, and catfish.
