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NAFDAC raises alarm over unsafe food, pushes nationwide safety reforms
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
By Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Monday sounded the alarm over the growing dangers of unsafe food in Nigeria, warning that millions of lives remain at risk from preventable foodborne illnesses. Speaking at the agency’s 2026 World Food Safety Day [] The post NAFDAC raises alarm over unsafe food, pushes nationwide safety reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.
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