- Nigerians have been warned to desist from buying drugs from street hawkers across the country to treat sickness
- The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) gave the warning during a summit on the danger of hawking drugs
- Dr Leonard Omokpariola (Director, Chemical Evaluation and Research) said drugs subjected to heat are not effective for treating sicknesses
South-East – The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has warmed Nigerians against patronizing drug hawkers.
Adeyeye, who was represented by Dr. Leonard Omokpariola (Director, Chemical Evaluation and Research) said drugs are essential and life-saving commodities and shouldn’t be hawked in streets and marketplaces.
