Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a strategic capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the technical expertise of food safety regulatory officers across the nation. Held in June 2026 at NAFDAC headquarters in Lagos, the training event brought together food safety personnel to enhance their knowledge of inspection protocols, regulatory compliance standards, and inter-agency coordination mechanisms.
The initiative reflects a critical recognition that the effectiveness of any food safety system depends directly on the competency of personnel conducting inspections and enforcement activities. According to the World Health Organization, unsafe food represents a significant public health threat globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where foodborne illness contributes substantially to preventable disease burden. By investing in officer training, NAFDAC signals its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s complex food supply chains through enhanced regulatory oversight and disease prevention at the source.
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