The House of Representatives yesterday asked the Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi to propose amendments to existing laws on the production and circulation of fake drugs.
The Green Chamber suggested the imposition of a strict sanction, including death penalty, on those who produce and circulate fame and adulterated drugs in the country.
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Adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Tolani Shagaya (APC, Kwara), the House said the current penalties imposed by law appeared too lenient.
The House urged the government to strengthen the capacity of regulatory agencies, particularly the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the Nigerian Customs Service (NIS) by providing adequate funding, modern equipment and advanced technology for effective surveillance, detection and enforcement.