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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is a Ministry of the Federal Government of Nigeria that has the mandate to ensure food security in crop, livestock and fisheries, stimulate agricultural employment and services, promote the production and supply of raw materials to Agro-allied industries, provide markets for the products of the industrial sector, generate foreign ...
The organisation was established to counter illicit and counterfeit products in Nigeria in 1993 under the country's health and safety law. Adulterated and counterfeit drugs are a problem in Nigeria. In one 1989 incident, over 150 children died as a result of paracetamol syrup containing diethylene glycol.
The Ministry, formerly known as the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), was established in 1966. [4] The Ministry is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies to provide food for a growing population, supply raw materials for industry, expand markets for agricultural products, create jobs, and diversify the economy.
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa; a residence for more than 206 million people. [1] Hunger is one of the major issues that affect the citizens. 40% (82 million people) of the citizens live below the International Poverty Line of $1.90 daily, whilst another 25% are vulnerable.
The department sponsors the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development [9] and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, and acts as regulator through the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, [10] the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria [11] and the Institute of Public Analyst of Nigeria. [12] [6]
Africa Food Safety Forum (AFSF) [1] African Food Safety Network (AFoSaN) [2] The Food Safety and Quality Authority of The Gambia (FSQA) [3] Tanzanian Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) [4] Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) [5] Moroccan National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) [6] South African National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications ...
Deadly stampedes are not new in Nigeria and are often caused by lack of adherence to public safety measures. But analysts say people’s desperation to survive is making crowd control more difficult.
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