By Justina Auta
The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, warned Nigerians against consuming fake and adulterated drinks, especially during the Yuletide.
Adeyeye gave the warning when she appeared at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja.
She said the proliferation of fake and adulterated drinks, food, and drugs in the country had affected the health of many Nigerians.
Adeyeye also urged Nigerians to avoid patronizing roadside drug stores, saying most of their storage facilities needed to be better and the medicines fake.
“Do not buy medicines in the corner store or just somebody with a kiosk or hawk around. Go to a pharmacy store to buy medicine. It could be costly, but please bear in mind that we are in this economic storm because many people do not have the money
”Do not buy it because it is cheap, as it can cause harm, affect health, or cause death. Drinks are the most falsified during seasons; we must be careful,” she said.
She advised Nigerians to be vigilant and look out for products that do not carry NAFDAC’s registration number and expiry date before purchase. (NAN)
