By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to collaborating with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to safeguard public health and eradicate counterfeit and substandard products in the state.
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‎Governor Adeleke made this known at the Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, while receiving the Osun State Coordinator of NAFDAC and members of the agency’s management team.
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‎He congratulated the newly appointed coordinator and described the visit as timely, underscoring the need for sustained cooperation between state governments and federal regulatory agencies.
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‎The Governor emphasised that NAFDAC’s mandate remains crucial to public health, consumer protection and economic stability, particularly in combating the rising threat of fake drugs, substandard food products and unregulated consumables, which pose serious risks to lives and weaken confidence in the healthcare system.
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‎Commending NAFDAC for its ongoing enforcement, regulatory and public sensitisation efforts, Governor Adeleke stressed that effective regulation requires strong inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and active engagement with security agencies and local communities.
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‎He assured the agency of the state government’s continued support, pledging to deepen partnership with NAFDAC to strengthen enforcement, enhance public awareness and ensure compliance with regulatory standards across markets and healthcare facilities in Osun State.
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‎Responding to NAFDAC’s request for inclusion in the State Security Council, the governor acknowledged the relevance of regulatory agencies to broader security and public safety concerns, adding that the request would be carefully considered within the existing framework to improve coordination and effectiveness.
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‎Governor Adeleke also urged NAFDAC to intensify engagement with traders, manufacturers and residents, while calling on members of the public to act as whistleblowers by promptly reporting any outlet involved in the sale of fake drugs.
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‎He emphasised that the agency must carry out its responsibilities diligently and transparently, without compromise or inducement, to rid the state of fake drug dealers and protect lives.
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‎Earlier, the Osun State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Mr. Stephen Aina, expressed appreciation to the state government for providing a befitting office and necessary equipment, noting that the support has significantly enhanced the agency’s operations.
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‎He reaffirmed NAFDAC’s commitment to ensuring that only safe and standard products, including drugs and other regulated items, are consumed by the public, while commending the peaceful environment in the state, which has facilitated the agency’s activities.
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