Nkpor Main Market Chairman Cracks Down On Fake And Expired Products
By Oge Onyeanusi Onitsha
Nkpor, Anambra State – The Chairman of Nkpor Main Market, Mr. Paul Okafor has issued a stern warning to traders, emphasizing that the sale of expired drugs, cosmetics, condiments, and other products bearing fake or illegal NAFDAC numbers will no longer be tolerated in the market.
Speaking after the routine market prayer, Mr. Okafor stressed the dangers of expired and counterfeit products, warning that they pose serious health risks to consumers and damage the reputation of the market.
He urged all traders to conduct self-inspections and remove such items from their shops immediately before the market task force begins its enforcement exercise.
“The health and safety of the public should be our priority. Any trader found selling expired or fake products is not only breaking the law but also endangering the lives of innocent consumers,” the chairman stated.
He further warned that traders who fail to comply with the directive would face severe consequences.
“If the task force finds any expired or fake products in your shop, your store will be sealed, and you will be made to face disciplinary actions.
We will not allow a few unscrupulous individuals to tarnish the image of our market,” he added.
The chairman urged traders to take responsibility and voluntarily remove any questionable products before the task force embarks on its market-wide sensitization and enforcement operation.
He assured them that the leadership of the market is committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring that only safe and approved goods are sold to the public.
The warning comes as part of ongoing efforts to rid the market of substandard and harmful products, aligning with regulatory guidelines set by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
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