By Aliyu Dangida
The Member representing Mallam-Madori/Kaugama Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Makki Abubakar Yalleman, has called for tougher penalties against manufacturers and distributors of fake, adulterated and substandard food and drinks to protect the health and lives of Nigerians.
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He said the production and distribution of unsafe food and beverages pose serious public health risks, with potential to cause cancer, kidney failure, liver damage and other life-threatening illnesses.
Hon. Yalleman emphasized the need for stricter enforcement of food safety regulations, stronger monitoring by relevant regulatory agencies and severe punishment for individuals and companies who deliberately endanger public health for financial gain.
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He further called for increased public awareness and consumer vigilance, urging Nigerians to buy food and drinks only from trusted sources and to report suspicious products to appropriate authorities.
“Protecting the health of Nigerians must remain a national priority. No individual or company should be allowed to profit at the expense of human lives,” he said.
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The lawmaker stressed that strengthening consumer protection, promoting accountability and ensuring access to safe and quality food and beverages for every Nigerian should be a collective responsibility.
_Signed:_
_Magaji Abdullahi_
_P.A to Hon. Makki Abubakar Yalleman_
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