Reps demand nationwide crackdown on fake, adulterated food products

The House of Representatives has called for tougher nationwide action against fake, adulterated and substandard food and beverages, warning that the products pose serious risks to public health. The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intensify enforcement against the production, distribution and sale of fake, adulterated and substandard food and beverages across Nigeria. The resolution...

• The House of Representatives has called for tougher nationwide action against fake, adulterated and substandard food and beverages, warning that the products pose serious risks to public health.
• The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to intensify enforcement against the production, distribution and sale of fake, adulterated and substandard food and beverages across Nigeria.
• The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance during plenary on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.The motion, sponsored by Abubakar Yalleman, who represents Madori/Kaugama Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, warned that unsafe food products could expose Nigerians to food poisoning and other serious health complications.