– Nigeria is determined to protect the health of its citizens and secure a food supply free from the dangers of trans-fatty acids – Prof. Adeyeye
By Biola Lawal
FLOWERBUDNEWS: The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to safeguard health of Nigerians by eliminating a dangerous diets linked to heart disease, stroke, and premature death
Prof. Adeyeye expressed the resolve while launching Strategy and Roadmap for Trans-Fatty Acid (TFA) Regulation in Nigeria, a statement by Sayo Akintola, NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant disclosed on Sunday.
The NAFDAC Boss disclosed that unregulated Trans-Fatty Acid (TFA) posses dietary health dangers capable of causing heart disease, stroke, and premature death.
Prof. Adeyeye announced that Nigeria had already taken bold steps, including setting regulatory limits of no more than 2 grams of industrially produced trans fat per 100 grams of total fat or oil.
” In recognition of this effort, Nigeria was named by WHO in 2023 as one of seven countries that had adopted best-practice TFA elimination policies,” She recalled.
The newly launched roadmap outlines a phased approach focused on industry reformulation, laboratory strengthening, compliance monitoring, public education, and cross-sector collaboration. With support from partners such as Resolve to Save Lives, WHO, and other stakeholders, She stated.
The NAFDAC Boss said that the Agency had also expanded its laboratory capacity to analyse TFAs, marking significant progress toward full implementation.
Prof. Adeyeye called on government agencies, industry, civil society, and consumers to work together to achieve WHO validation of Nigeria’s programme.
“Eliminating industrially produced trans fats is possible, achievable, and urgent. With this roadmap, Nigeria is determined to protect the health of its citizens and secure a food supply free from the dangers of trans-fatty acids,” she affirmed.
NAFDAC – Safeguarding the Health of the Nation ( Flowerbudnews)
