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PRESASS 2024: Aviation Minister Tasks Participants On Downscaling Climate Information

April 29, 2024

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tasked participants at the Regional Forum Workshop on Seasonal Forecasts of Agro-hydro-climatic characteristics of the rainy season for the Sudanian and Sahelian zones of West Africa and the Sahel (PRESASS), to downscale outcome of the workshop to their local communities.

Keyamo who spoke in Abuja during the closing ceremony of the workshop on Friday, 26th April 2024, said;

“The outcome of the Regional Climate Outlook Forum for West Africa and the Sahel is a great planning tool for governments and policymakers across the region. We are very aware of the great challenge of the 21st Century, climate change, extreme weather events and food security to mention a few. To combat these challenges, it has become imperative that weather and climate information are not only accurate but also produced and disseminated early. Thus, the need for Early Warnings. It is based on this that the Nigerian Government deemed it fit to provide all the necessary support through the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) and AGRHYMET Regional Centre to host this year’s forum here in Abuja”.

Continuing, Mr Keyamo said;

“The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has taken seriously the issuance of Early Warnings for its citizenry to de-risk sectoral activities and avert losses. Earlier in the year, the Government through NiMet had a public presentation of the Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP), an early warning tool that highlights vital Weather and Climate information that may affect socio-economic activities in air, land, and water transportation, agriculture, water resources, disaster management and mitigation, health, tourism, sports, power & energy etc. A similar event was recently held by NIHSA where the Annual Flood Outlook was released to Nigerians”.

“As we settle down to listen and discuss the details of the forecast produced for West Africa and the Sahel Region for the 2024 rainy season, my message is that as we return home to our various countries with the informationand forecast from this year’s forum, we should ensure that these products don’t end up inside the shiny offices in our capital cities. The real work of downscaling them to our local and rural communities just started. This is the only way the United Nations’ target of Early Warning for All (EW4ALL) by 2027 can be met”, Mr Keyamo concluded.

In his own remarks, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, commended AGRHYMET and ACMAD for sustaining the Regional Climate Outlook since 1998. He congratulated them and the local organising committee for putting together a successful forum.

Rowland Abah who represented the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Representative for North, Central and West Africa, said; “The output of this workshop provides additional Early Warning information for the countries in West Africa and the Sahel to support localized forecast and effective planning to mitigate climate-related hazards envisaged in 2024”.

Concluding, Abah remarked that; “Climate change poses existential threats, and this is why the United Nations Secretary General has urged all countries to ensure that Early Warning Systems cover all citizens by the year 2027”.

The Director General of Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Clement Nze, and other representatives of other related agencies were present at the closing ceremony.

This year’s PRESASS brought together participants from 16 countries from the West African region and lasted from 22nd to 26th April, 2024.

Kwakwanso vs Aniebonam: NNPP Board Freezes Party’s Bank Accounts Nationwide

James Orji

April 29, 2024

The Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria Peoples’s Party, NNPP has directed all financial institutions including banks across the Country to stop, with immediate effect, transaction on all accounts belonging to the party.

For any transactions to be carried out with the party’s account the Original Certificate of Registration by INEC must now be presented to the scheduled officers to forestall activities of fraudsters and unauthorised persons who are illegally using the photocopies of the Certificate of Registration to operate illegal bank accounts, the party said.

The board of the party made this known Sunday in a statement shared with The Source magazine.

The party’s National Secretary, Oginni Olaposi who signed the release said the party recognized the fact that the original Certificate of Registration is the prerequisite for the opening and operations of Bank Accounts and financial transactions.

“Therefore, the Board of Trustees of NEW NIGERIA PEOPLE’S PARTY, today 26th of April ordered immediate stoppage of any banking transaction with the name NEW NIGERIA PEOPLE’S PARTY except the Original Certificate of Registration is produced and sighted by The Banks and other financial institutions,” he said.

“The Board of Trustees as part of it’s efforts to deal with fraudsters who have infiltrated the party called for the cooperation of all Commercial Banks and financial institutions in this regard as EFCC has also been duly informed of the nefarious activities of these fraudsters pretending to be NNPP’s Officers.

“Therefore the managing directors of the various financial institutions should excuse themselves from any embarrassing moment with government agents who may regard them as conspirators in financial crime. However payment into the accounts are allowed and withdrawal is restricted.”

Meanwhile, close watchers of the party insist that the development is the latest in the battle of supremacy between two factions of the party led Rabiu Kwakawanso, a former governor of Kano state and Boniface Aniebonam the founder of the party.

“My Grave Will Be By My Wife’s” – Grieving Ray Ekpu

The Source

April 29, 2024

By Gideon Njoku

Accomplished Journalist, Mr Ray Ekpu, who lost his wife last Wednesday in a highbrow Lagos Hospital, says he will prepare his own grave alongside his wife’s so that anytime he is called home by God, he will be laid to rest by the side of his beloved and devoted wife.

Not a few people had thought that Mr. Ekpu, who has lived most of his adult life in Lagos, and literally “a Lagos boy”, would bury his wife in Lagos as do a number of people.

But when the issue was broached during an informal random discussion with him, a very devastated Ekpu swiftly ressponded: “How can I? My wife is going home. She will be buried in my compound. I am preparing a final resting place for two of us. Our resting places will be by each other. So, when my time comes, I will be buried by her side.”

Mrs Uyai Ray-Ekpu, who retired from the Centre for Management Development in 2021 as an Acting Director passed Wednesday, April 21, on discharge from hospital, a few days after what had been assumed was a successful hernia surgery.

Lamenting his wife’s death, the grieving husband said it was sudden. “She was okay in the house. To make sure everything went well after her surgery, we hired a Registered Nurse who was to be paid N250,000 a month to guide her with her medications and other things until her full recovery.

“On the faithful day, I stepped out to buy diesel for our generator so, having just come back from hospital, she would feel no discomfort over the public power supply’s erratic performance.Shortly after I left the house, our first daughter, who had come visiting, called me and said ‘come quick, come quick’. I rushed back, and my wife was throwing up. We called the Surgeon who performed the surgery. And he said to take her immediately to Duchess Hospital, Ikeja. We did. They took her in immediately as an emergency case, put oxygen, everything. To my shock, within 45 minutes, one of the Doctors came to me and said ‘sorry, she has passed’.

”I was unable to digest that. I was confused. Nothing registered. And in that state, I reacted like an illiterate. I asked the Doctor, ‘What is she passed? What do you mean by she passed? I paused and asked: By that, do you mean she is dead. And he said ‘yes’. Calmly, I said okay, let me see her. And they took me to her. I saw her, and truly, my wife was dead.

“I asked my wife, so after all these years, after all we had been through together, is this what you want? Is this how you will leave me? Is this how you want to leave me. There was no response. Then, I broke down and wept like a baby.

“My wife was a good woman. A good wife. She stood by me through thick and thin. In all I passed through in my career. She stood by me. My detention and prison periods. She never wavered. She never complained. And now, she left me. Just like that, with our three children now settled in their own homes.”

Ekpu and his wife have three children, two females and one male. Two live outside Nigeria and one lives comfortably in Lagos. There are also blessed with six grandchildren.

“How I Saved Money To Pay Retirees’ Gratuities” – Uzodimma, Payment Begins Shortly

The Source

April 29, 2024

Baring any unforeseen circumstances, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State will, this week, commence payment of gratuities to the retirees in the State.

The Governor is considering payment of the gratuities to the retirees from Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to coincide with this year’s Workers Day on May 1, 2024.

He gave the indication on Sunday at the Imo State Government Banquet Hall while making remarks on the sidelines of a sudden birthday lunch organised by him and his wife in honour of his Chief of Staff, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie.

Speaking on two major issues he said he is desirous of leaving a resounding legacy, Governor Uzodimma said It is his desire to ensure that Imo State generates her own power in line with the master plan of late Governor Sam Mbakwe, as a way to help stimulate the economy of the State.

Also, he spoke about a reformed Civil Service where the workers will be proud to put in their best while still in Service, with the hope that on retirement, they will reap the benefit of the efforts they invested working for the government by receiving their pension and gratuities promptly.

Governor Uzodimma did not only pledge to tackle both issues with zest, but proceeded to announce his readiness to commence payment of gratuities to retirees from Tuesday, April 30, 2024 when he thinks the processes for disbursement to the recipients would be ready.

It was a pronouncement that caused thunderous applause for the Governor, and interjection on his remarks by the guests, including by members of the Organised Labour in attendance who lauded him for his people-oriented programmes and policies since he assumed Office as Governor in 2020.

To further reassure the retirees of his readiness to commence payment, Governor Uzodimma said he has been saving money in a dedicated account tagged “gratuity” since 2020 when took over power, and that he has resisted every pressure on him to tamper with the account until now he is confident there is enough money in the account to start dealing with the issue of gratuity.

“I am not borrowing money to pay. I have been saving money in a dedicated account which I call gratuity, sometime N200m, at other times N100m, since 2020. I have resisted all pressure to tamper with the account and I can confidently say now that we have up to N10 billion in the account to start payment of gratuities,” Governor Uzodimma explained.

However, he said retirees who manipulated their data so as to be paid more money as gratuity when they retired, contrary to what their true record shows, will have to be paid exactly what is due to them based on the accurate government records of time for their employment and when they retired.

“We have a system that will sort all that out. So, this observation is necessary to guard against unnecessary expectations from those who retired, for instance on Grade level 10 but went and collected document or letter indicating they retired on Grade level 15,” Governor Uzodimma noted.

He thanked the leadership of the Organised Labour in Imo State for their understanding of the plight of the government as regards sincerity of purpose on issues of the workers and their welfare and promised not to disappoint their expectations.

Governor Uzodimma who said the birthday lunch in honour of Anyaehie was like a “coup” himself and the Her Excellency plotted, used the opportunity to wish his Chief of Staff well and to thank Imo people for their support always.

Earlier, Anyaehie who described Governor Uzodimma as his father and mentor said in his 61- years, this was the first time he was ‘cutting a birthday cake in public.”

Dignitaries who graced the occasion included the wife of the Governor, Barr. (Mrs) Chioma Uzodimma, former Governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, members of the Imo State House of Assembly, members of the Imo State expanded Executive Council, the Chairman of Imo State Council of Traditional rulers, HRH Eze EC Okeke, among others.

Rivers Fire: Tinubu Promises ‘Stricter’ Measures For Transportation of Petroleum Products

James Orji

April 28, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent his heartfelt condolence to the families of those that lost their lives in the fire explosion that took place in Rivers’ state on Friday.

The magazine reports the oil tanker fire incident that engulfed the Eleme section of the East-West Expressway which left some residents, including a pregnant woman dead, apart from the charred vehicles that were left in its wake.

Apart from his other to federal emergency agencies to provide support for the state government, President Tinubu said steps will be taken to ensure that such incident was prevented in the future.

According to a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Tinubu promised “stricter safety regulations for the transportation of petroleum products,” to prevent similar accident in the future.

The statement said: “President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the fire incident caused by an articulated vehicle conveying petroleum product at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

“Commiserating with the government and people of Rivers State on this tragedy, which resulted in the loss of precious lives and property, President Tinubu prays for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.

“The President directs federal agencies in the state to continue liaising with the state government to provide the much-needed immediate support to all victims of the incident.

“The President commends the first responders in Rivers state for their bravery and dedication in assisting those affected by the accident, and expresses confidence that stricter safety regulations for the transportation of petroleum products will be implemented to prevent such tragedies in the future.”

Edo: Oba Ewuare Clamps Down On ‘Ooni’s Subjects’ In His Kingdom

James Orji

April 28, 2024

Oba Ewuare II, the traditional ruler of the Benin Kingdom has suspended some chiefs for calling themselves the subjects of the Ooni of Ife.

The monarch, in an announcement, released on Sunday by the Benin Traditional Council, BTC, described the action of the chiefs as sacrilegious.

The statement was signed by the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin Kingdom, Shief Sam Igbe.

The chiefs had visited the Ife traditional ruler, according to viral video where they gave an “inaccurate” account of the relationship between the two ancient kingdoms, the BTC said.

According to the BTC the chiefs are S.E. Aigbiremwen, Johnbull Igbinosun, Iduhonre (Ihogbe), Efesieoghoba (Ogbelaka) and two other Ogbelaka functionaries identified as Ogbeide Osagie and Osamudiame Edo.

The announcement: “The attention of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) has been drawn to video clips circulating on social media in which a group of self-serving traditional functionaries from Benin engaged themselves in a sacrilegious show of shame and falsehood against the Benin Custom.

“In the said clip, the individuals who have been identified as Johnbull Igbinosun, Iduhonre (Ihogbe), S.E. Aigbiremwen, Efesieoghoba (Ogbelaka) and two other Ogbelaka functionaries identified as Ogbeide Osagie and Osamudiame Edo were in the presence of the Ooni of Ife, falsely claiming to be emissaries of the Omo N’ObaN’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, Oba of Benin.

“These individuals not only declared themselves subjects of the Ooni, but also rendered inaccurate and disjointed account of the connection between the Benin Royal Dynasty and the Ooni-ship of Ife.

“While the BTC does not wish to be drawn to restating the well-known connection between the two thrones of the Oba of Benin and the Ooni of Ife, the general public is urged to disregard the inaccurate accounts rendered by the ill-bred individuals named above.

“For the avoidance of any doubt whatsoever, the BTC advise the general public to avail themselves of the official account of the connection between the two ancient monarchies as contained in the authoritative book titled “I Remain, Sir, Your Obedient Servant” authored by His Royal Majesty, Oba Erediauwa, Oba of Benin (1979 — 2016), published by Spectrum Books/Safari Books, 2004 at pages 205-212.

“The BTC considers the conduct of these functionaries as inappropriate, sacrilegious and calculated to ridicule traditional history, and to bring disrepute to Benin custom.

“Consequently, on the authority of the Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare Il, Oba of Benin the Prescribed Authority over Benin Custom, the BTC hereby announce the suspension of the individuals mentioned above from their role as Benin traditional functionaries.

“The general public is advised to refrain from having anything to do with them as traditional functionaries in Benin kingdom throughout their suspension.”

Rivalry has marred the relationship between the two prominent traditional rulers for years despite their strong historical connections to Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba.

Naira: Senate Calls For Proactive Efforts To Stop Depreciation

James Orji

April 28, 2024

The continuous depreciation in the value of the naira has elicited the reactions of the Nigerian Senate.

The nation’s upper chamber of the National Assembly has now called for deliberate efforts on the part of relevant stakeholders to stem the tide.

The Senate reaction comes on the heels of fall in the exchange rate of the naira to the dollar in the last two weeks, after it recorded a sustained gain against the American currency in April.

According to checks, the official exchange rate of the dollar at the close of business last Friday was N1,300. The currency had recorded yet its biggest gain against the dollar last month after it was exchange for less than N1000 to the American green back at the parallel market.

The development, the Senate Committee chairman on Finance Sani Musa, said is worrisome despite the efforts of the federal government to strengthen the currency.

The senate, in a statement on Sunday said all hand must be on deck to stop naira from further depreciating, stressing that it will work with relevant stakeholders to achieve this.

“The recent depreciation of the naira underscores the need for proactive measures to safeguard the stability and resilience of our currency,” Sani said.

“The Nigerian economy is facing significant challenges, exacerbated by both internal and external factors.

“Despite efforts to stabilise and bolster economic growth, the numerous initiatives and bold but necessary steps and policy decisions taken by President Bola Tinubu, the persistent depreciation of the Naira against major foreign currencies has become a pressing concern.”

“The recent depreciation of the naira underscores the need for proactive measures to safeguard the stability and resilience of our currency.

“This includes robust oversight of fiscal policies, engagement with key stakeholders, and the formulation of targeted interventions to support key sectors of the economy.

“It is also the hope of the committee that our economic managers will adhere strictly to the norms and standards set by this administration to ensure that we achieve the desired outcomes in taking Nigeria to its economic growth and prosperity,” he said.

Returning Officer For Gov Aiyedatiwa Primary Election Shot Dead By Unknown Gunmen

Ayodele Oni

April 28, 2024

Alaba Abey - Ondo APC Primary Election Returning Officer

By Ayodele Oni

The Returning Officer for the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Ondo State, Mr. Alaba Abey has been shot dead by unknown gunmen.

The incident happened on Saturday at his home in Supare, Akoko South West Local Government Area.

Mr. Abey, who served as a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF), was the returning officer for the party primary at his Ward 10 in the council.

According to his elder brother, Samuel Abbey, Mr. Abey was assassinated on Saturday night around 9 pm shortly after returning home, in front of his house.

The LACO-SF has condemned the gruesome murder of its member and called on the police authorities to protect its members from such attacks by unknown assailants.

In a statement released by the State Information Director of the organization, Mr. Kayode Fasua, it was revealed that the late Abbey was actively involved in campaigning for the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa until his untimely demise. He was shot in his Supare home on April 27.

Also reacting to the tragic news, the Director-General of LACO-FS in Akoko Southwest Local Government, David Ajobiewe, described the incident as a shocking tragedy.

“Excel had been a resourceful coordinator for the Aiyedatiwa campaign organisation in Ward 10 of Supare and was never known to be violent and never had any history of local or domestic dispute.

“We urge the police authorities to step up investigations into his gruesome murder and bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.”

Wabara Talks Tough, Says PDP Will Resist Plot To Turn Nigeria To One Party State

Akinwale Kasali

April 28, 2024

By Akinwale Kasali

Dr. Adolphus Wabara, former Senate President and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board Of Trustees, BoT, has alleged plot by the ruling Party, All Progressives Congress, APC, to turn the country to a One Party State. He, however, said it will be rejected in its totality.

Wabara stated that the plot is in the offing and that the PDP is battle ready to resist it vigorously.

The former Senate President made this statement while responding to the reported mass resignation of some key PDP members in the South East geo-political zone. He accused the APC of using some elements in the PDP to disintegrate the party.

Speaking, he said that the PDP BoT would swiftly wade in to halt the further exit of other members, adding that as the conscience of the party, the BoT would not allow self-seeking individuals to be used by the ruling party to destabilize the PDP.

He said: “The BoT will wade in expeditiously to save the deliberate and planned extinction of this great party, the People’s Democratic Party.

“ The BoT with the array of distinguished men and women of invaluable experience and integrity will surely salvage the party. The BoT did it once and shall do it again no matter whose ox is gored.

“ The BoT will never allow the APC to use some characters in the PDP to turn this beautiful and sweet Nation (Nigeria) into a one party state. “

He added that the PDP had an array of seasoned politicians capable of weaving whatever internal challenges rocking the party, expressing optimism that very soon, whatever grievances some members of the party had would be amicably resolved.

NAFDAC Exonerates Self, Says Nestle Infant Formula Not Registered In Nigeria

Akinwale Kasali

April 28, 2024

By Akinwale Kasali

Following the investigative documentary aired on Al-Jazeera, an International Cable Network that indicted Nestle of adding excessive Sugar to its NIDO Infant Formula and is been sold to Africa and other poorer countries around the world, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has insisted that the milk formula is not registered in Nigeria, and is not known to the Agency.

NAFDAC added that the Formula is not in circulation and not sold in Nigeria as insinuated from certain quarters.

Backing up its claim and exonerating its agency, NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Christiana Adeyeye in a Press Statement tagged: “Nestle Adds Sugar to Infant Milk sold in poorer Countries: NAFDAC’s Response”, Adeyeye explained that the range of Nestle Cerelac infant cereals distributed in Nigeria were duly registered with NAFDAC in line with the Nigerian Industrial Standard for Foods for Infants and Young Children – Processed Cereal Based foods (NIS 256:2010) and the Codex Standard for Processed Cereal-based Foods for Infants and Young Children (CXS 74-1981 adopted in 1981, revised in 2006, amended in 2017, 2019, and 2023), as well as the applicable NAFDAC regulations for compliance with safety, quality, and labelling requirements.

She reassured Nigerians that NAFDAC exercises due regulatory diligence in the registration of infant and young children foods distributed and used in Nigeria.

The statement reads in part: “The attention of the Management of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been drawn to a media report circulated widely to the general public via social media stating that Nestle, the worlds largest consumer goods company, adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries, contrary to international guidelines aimed at preventing obesity and chronic diseases.

“ The report goes further to state that samples of baby food products sold in Asia, Africa and Latin America were tested and results of analysis, and examination of product packaging revealed added sugar in the form of sucrose or honey in samples of Nido, a follow-up milk formula brand intended for use for infants aged one and above, and Cerelac, a cereal aimed at children aged between six months and two years.

“The Management of NAFDAC wishes to use this medium to reassure the public that the Agency exercises due regulatory diligence in the registration of infant and young children foods distributed and used in Nigeria in line with relevant Codex Alimentarius international food standards (Codex) and more specifically, Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS). This is applicable to all categories of infant and young children foods distributed by manufacturers, importers, and marketers of infant and young children foods operating within Nigeria.

“ Adequate, optimal nutrition during infancy and early childhood is essential to ensure the growth, health, and development of children to their full potential.

“The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) implements the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme, developing international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice with the mandate to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair international food trade. Nigeria (NAFDAC) is an active participant at these international food standards setting arena to contribute to Nigeria’s position during food standards development.

“ Regarding the mention of Nido follow-up milk formula in the publication, NAFDAC wishes to state that the product is not registered in Nigeria, is not known to the Agency and is not in circulation in Nigeria. The range of Nestle Cerelac infant cereals distributed in Nigeria are duly registered with NAFDAC in line with the Nigerian Industrial Standard for Foods for Infants and Young Children – Processed Cereal Based foods (NIS 256:2010) and the Codex Standard for Processed Cereal-based Foods for Infants and Young Children (CXS 74-1981 adopted in 1981, revised in 2006, amended in 2017, 2019, and 2023), as well as the applicable NAFDAC regulations for compliance with safety, quality, and labelling requirements.

“The scope of the standards covers processed cereal-based foods intended for feeding infants as complementary food from the age of six (6) months.

“ It is important to mention that these national and international food standards for processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children permit the addition of sucrose, fructose, glucose, glucose syrup or honey to products consisting of cereals which are or have to be prepared for consumption with milk or other appropriate nutritious liquids provided the amount of added carbohydrates from these sources shall not exceed the stated levels of 1.8 g/100 kJ (7.5 g/100 kcal); and specifically the maximum level of added fructose shall not exceed 0.9g/100kJ (3.75g/100kcal).

“ For cereals with an added high protein food which are or have to be prepared for consumption with water or other appropriate protein-free liquid, carbohydrates (if sucrose, fructose, glucose, glucose syrup or honey) are added provided the amount of added carbohydrates from these sources shall not exceed 1.2 g/100 kJ (5g/100 kcal); and specifically the maximum level of added fructose shall not exceed 0.6g/100kJ (2.5g/100kcal).

“ It is important to note that carbohydrates are made of building blocks of sugars and can be classified according to how many sugar units are combined in their molecule. Glucose, fructose and galactose are examples of single-unit sugars, also known as monosaccharides.

“Double-unit sugars are called disaccharides, among which sucrose (table sugar) and lactose (milk sugar) are most widely known.

Infant and young childrens foods are strictly regulated by NAFDAC in recognition of the vulnerability of the target population and measures are in place to monitor and enforce compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and the national regulations Marketing of Infant and Young Children Food and other Designated Products (Registration, Sales, etc.) Regulations.”

Adeyeye Further stressed that the Agency on 22 March 2024, held a stakeholders engagement with members of the Association of Infant Food Manufacturers and Marketers in Nigeria (AIFMN), anchored by the Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (FSAN) Directorate to further drive home the importance and special place of infant and young child nutrition.

She also assured Nigerians that the Agency is fully alive to her responsibilities of assuring the safety, wholesomeness and quality of infant and young children foods offered for sale in Nigeria in compliance with the relevant standards and regulations.

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