Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani has urged the authorities to protect Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye.
Sani made the call in an X post on Thursday after Adeyeye raised the alarm over threat to her life and safety of agency staff.
Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, Adeyeye disclosed that NAFDAC officials face constant danger while cracking down on fake and substandard pharmaceutical products across the country.
“Our officials have been targeted simply for doing their jobs.
“One of our staff members in Kano had his child kidnapped because he refused to compromise. Luckily, the child escaped,” Adeyeye said.
Reacting, Sani said Adeyeye has become a target for spearheading the campaign against counterfeit drugs.
He said, “NAFDAC boss must be protected. Prof Moji has raised alarm over threats to her life. Without doubt, the manufacturers of fake drugs and adulterated foods are at the center of this.
“She has become their nightmare by courageously and consistently busting their evil and deadly business, and protecting the lives of Nigerians.
“They want to be left alone to produce food and drinks in their backyards that will kill our children.
“Prof Moji has maintained and advanced the standard set by the late heroine Dora Akunyili.
“The threat to Prof Moji is a threat to the lives of all Nigerians.”
