The house directed the committees to report findings back to it within three weeks for further legislative business.
This was sequel to a motion under matters of urgent public importance promoted by Rep. Ossai Ossai,Delta,PDP, which was unanimously adopted by members through a voice vote.
Ossai in his submission stated that there was an increase in importation of fake and substandard food into Nigeria particularly tomato paste.
He expressed concern that the ugly development of importation of cancer- infested tomato paste was killing a lot of Nigerians.
According to him, it is reported that this mafia group are collaborating with a few indigenous manufacturers in Nigeria who are being used as a cover-up.
Ossai further said that the fake and substandard and cancer- causing tomato paste had flooded the Nigerian markets with low prices.
The Delta state lawmaker further explained that this has compelled the closing down of many and genuine indigenous tomato paste processing companies in Nigeria which has resulted to retrenchment of over 50 per cent of their staff.
“Section 5 subsections (a) to (e) and (I) of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Act has given NAFDAC the onerous task of ensuring that fake and substandard food items are not found within the Nigerian markets.
“This is in conformity with Order XViii Rules 160 (2) (n) of the Standing Orders of the House of the Representatives.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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