The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked reports suggesting that it advised Nigerians to stop eating bread baked in the country. The clarification came after a viral video misinterpreted comments made by NAFDAC’s southwest coordinator, Roseline Ajayi, regarding some bread producers using saccharine instead of sugar due to cost concerns.
In a statement released on Tuesday, NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye emphasized that the agency never issued a warning against consuming Nigerian-made bread. She assured the public that the agency remains committed to safeguarding public health and urged bakers to refrain from using unapproved additives, warning that violators would face sanctions.
