The leadership of the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC is currently investigation the sale of imported Cassava flakes in the local market.
A sample of the 'Imported Garri'
Recall that a tweet first caught the attention of Nigerians on Sunday 19th February 2017 which was about a certain pack of 'Imported Garri' with the source given as India, which was found on the shelve of a Nigerian supermarket.
Now, the tweet have reached the stables of Nigerian Health Minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole and he has beamed his searchlight on the mind-boggling issue that threatens the local economy of Nigeria.
Further reports on the 'Imported Garri' have it that the products are unregistered and could threaten the health of Nigerians who consume it.
According to Prof. Isaac Adewole, NAFDAC jumped into critical investigations and proper actions will be taken on this matter.
"We knew we had work to do, and Monday 20th we did. Our actions and findings are outlined below: (Updates via @NafdacNigeria)"
1. NAFDAC Officers visited the Supermarket in Ikoyi today.
2. 26 packets of 500mg each of the products were seized for analysis.
3. The product has no NAFDAC number.
4. The product is said to be from Ghana but packaged in UK.
5. The Management of the Supermarket have been invited for further discussion in our Lagos office.
Investigation continues.