Fake products: NAFDAC DG under fire after laughing off calls for her resignation [VIDEO]

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, is facing public criticism following a viral video in which she laughed off calls for her resignation amid rising concerns over counterfeit food and drugs in Nigeria.

The incident occurred during a recent press briefing organized by NAFDAC to address the increase of suspected contaminated yogurt, adulterated palm oil, and counterfeit beverages in Nigerian markets. When a journalist inquired about the public’s demand for her resignation in light of the agency’s perceived failure to combat these issues, Adeyeye responded with laughter, dismissing the suggestion.

This reaction has spurred significant backlash on social media, where numerous users have expressed outrage over what many perceive as an inappropriate response to a serious public health crisis.

Comments gathered from social media reflect a strong discontent among the public. One user, identified as @NwagbaraIzuchuk, criticized the response, stating, “She’s simply just showing how top civil servants and politicians view us, with disdain.” Another user, @OLUCHI, suggested that if the president were serious, individuals like Adeyeye would not remain in their positions.

Further comments included insights from @DBeemieborlah, who expressed concern about the indifference displayed by older generations in government towards citizens’ welfare, while @Morris_Monye observed that her laughter conveys a troubling attitude towards public concerns. Additionally, @sabimarket argued that this response does not reflect well on NAFDAC, stating, “There’s hardly anything to laugh about.”

The situation highlights ongoing public frustration regarding regulatory oversight of food safety in Nigeria.

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