- Acknowledging that NAFDAC cannot address the problem of substandard and falsified medicines in isolation, Adeyeye is calling for the support of key players in the legal system to make her proposal for harsher penalties a reality.
- By working together, she believes that they can create a united front against drug peddlers and significantly reduce the availability of dangerous substances on the market.
Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has proposed imposing the death penalty on drug peddlers.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Adeyeye stressed that strict punishments are necessary to effectively discourage such offenses, particularly in cases where children lose their lives due to illicit drug use.
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Adeyeye shared an alarming example: “Someone bought children’s medicine for about N13,000, while another person was selling it for around N3,000 in the same mall.
When we tested the product in our Kaduna lab, we found it contained nothing.” She stressed the severity of the issue, saying, “You don’t need to put a gun to a child’s head to kill them. Just give them bad medicine.”
She emphasized the importance of cooperation among the judiciary, lawmakers, and other stakeholders in the fight against drug peddling.
Adeyeye maintains that strong deterrents are crucial to effectively combat the issue and protect public health.
Acknowledging that NAFDAC cannot address the problem of substandard and falsified medicines in isolation, Adeyeye is calling for the support of key players in the legal system to make her proposal for harsher penalties a reality.
By working together, she believes that they can create a united front against drug peddlers and significantly reduce the availability of dangerous substances on the market.
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Despite NAFDAC’s limited resources, including a staff of only 2,000 employees nationwide and financial constraints, Adeyeye remains resolute in her commitment to tackling drug peddling.
