NAFDAC Partners Police To Fight Against Fake Drug

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has assured that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will remain steadfast in combating fake drugs and food.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Egbetokun emphasized the force’s commitment to supporting the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in its regulatory activities and ensuring compliance with standards.

This assurance was given during a visit by NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye to Force Headquarters in Abuja, as part of ongoing collaboration efforts to ensure public safety and health.

According to a statement from the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi: “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today welcomed the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to the force headquarters.

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“The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Adeyeye, expressed her gratitude for the IGP’s proactive stance in policing the country. While noting that collaboration with the Police and other security agencies is essential for the effective regulation of food and drug standards and for protecting public health in Nigeria, the DG sought the support of the NPF for the operations and other vital sensitive activities of NAFDAC.

“In response, the IGP expressed his support for NAFDAC’s mission to regulate and control the quality of food, drugs, and other consumables in Nigeria. He pledged the full backing of the NPF to assist NAFDAC in all its operations, assuring that all command Commissioners of Police across the country have been directed to provide robust support to NAFDAC.

“In a decisive move to bolster this collaboration, the IGP has instructed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Operations to work closely with the DG of NAFDAC to ensure that necessary assistance and support are provided to NAFDAC in all areas of its operations.”

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