NAFDAC Seeks Operational Vehicles, Staff Quaters In Osun
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Osun State has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke for the provision of logistics such as operational vehicles, staff quarters, and other essential needs to improve the activities of the agency in the state.
The Coordinator of NAFDAC in the state, Mr. Stephen Aina, made the appeal during a visit to the Governor at the Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, on Wednesday.
Aina, while speaking, appreciated the Governor for its support and partnership with the Agency in Osun.
He explained that NAFDAC remains committed to ensuring that people consume only standard and safe products, including drugs and other regulated items, while also commending the state for the prevailing atmosphere of peace that has aided the agency’s activities.
Mr Aina further disclosed that the agency has been engaging in outreach programmes to educate and encourage young people to embrace entrepreneurship, advising them to always register their businesses as required by law.
Speaking earlier, Adeleke reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with NAFDAC to protect public health and eliminate counterfeit and substandard products across the state.
The Governor noted that the activities of NAFDAC remain critical to public health, consumer protection and economic stability, particularly in addressing the growing menace of fake drugs, substandard food items and unregulated consumables that pose serious risks to lives and undermine confidence in the healthcare system.
Commending NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts in enforcement, regulation and public sensitisation, the Governor emphasised that effective regulation cannot be achieved in isolation, but through strong cooperation, intelligence sharing and engagement with security agencies and local communities.
Assuring NAFDAC of full support, Governor Adeleke said Osun State would continue to partner with the agency to strengthen enforcement, improve public awareness and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in markets and healthcare facilities across the state.
On NAFDAC’s request for inclusion in the State Security Council, the Governor acknowledged the relevance of regulatory agencies to broader security and public safety concerns, noting that the request would be carefully examined within the existing framework to enhance coordination and effectiveness.
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