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NAFDAC introduces online products registration to manufacturers in Osun

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NAFDAC introduces online products registration

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Wednesday, introduced online product and company registration for producers and marketers of NAFDAC- controlled and regulated products in Osun.

Mr Akin Fagboroye, Assistant Director, NAFDAC, South West Zonal Office,  Ibadan, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting with products’ manufacturers and distributors in Osogbo.

He explained that the online registration was to eliminate bottlenecks and eliminate third parties in product registration process.

Fagboroye explained that the online registration, which had been on for a while, was for limited and certain products, “and the online registration now covered all products controlled and regulated by NAFDAC”.

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“The online registration, NAFDAC Automated Products Administration and Monitoring system (NAPAMS), is to enable manufacturers register their products easily from the comfort of their homes.

“The process has been made seamless that an applicant can monitor (online) all the process from: registration, payment, status/stages of registered product and even print out registration certificate of the product without going to NAFDAC office,” he said.

Also, Mrs Roseline Ajayi, Director, NAFDAC South West Zonal Office, Ibadan, said although the online registration was to enable easy registration of products, NAFDAC still had desk officers to attend to customers’ enquires and complaints.

“NAFDAC wants to advance beyond the level 3 international rating in food control and regulation and henceforth, they will be engaging in post-market surveillance.

“You will see us more on the field. Stakeholders, especially in the distribution chain, that do not have the requirements to distribute some NAFDAC regulated products should do the needful, register and get listed with NAFDAC,” she said.

She said defaulters or those that were found short of the requirements during NAFDAC’s visit to their establishments would be sanctioned appropriately.

Dr Isaac Kolawole, Osun NAFDAC State Coordinator, in his remarks, stated that the stakeholders’ meeting was part of the agency’s interactive programme to sensitise, educate and enlighten manufacturers and distributors.

He also said the meeting was to also update everyone on current issues about NAFDAC.

Kolawole said NAPAMS was to enlighten stakeholders that NAFDAC had now provided an automatic e-process for product registration.

“The e-process (electronic process) would eliminate unnecessary documentation, delay in registration and also reduce unnecessary charges being levied on our stakeholders by consultants.

“Prior to the meeting, Osun NAFDAC office has always introduced NAPAMS to stakeholders at every meeting,” he added. 

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Tinubu Nominates Chairman, 5 Executive Directors for South East Development Commission

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President Bola Tinubu has removed Hon. Emeka Atuma as Chairman of the board of South East Development Commission (SEDC), and replaced him with Dr Emeka Nworgu.The President also replaced all the three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said in a statement.

The President also removed one of the board members, Donatus Nwankpa.
However, Hon. Mark Okoye retained his position as the Commission’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer on the 16-member board, one more member than the initial board.The new executive director for finance is Stanley Ohajuruka, who replaced Anthony Ugbo in the first list.
Toby Okechukwu is the new executive director of projects. He replaced Obinna Obiekweihe, while Chief Sylvester Okonkwo is now the executive director of corporate services, replacing Dr Daniel Ugwuja.The two nominated executive directors without a portfolio are Chidi Echeazu and Dr Clifford Ogbede.The President retained Mr Ugochukwu Agballah, Hon. Okey Ezenwa, Chief Hyacinth Ikpor, Mr Ifeanyi Agwu, Nasiru Usman and Hamma Kumo.The other nominees retained are: Edward Onoja, Orure Inima and Chief Joke Adebayo-Chukwuma.All the nominations are subject to Senate confirmation.President Tinubu expects the new nominees, as pioneers, to use their wealth of experience and expertise to actualise the Commission’s mandate and develop the SouthEast region. (NAN)

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Rivers Government to Demolish Shanties, Gives Seven Days Notice

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Mr Evans Bipi, Rivers Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, has issued a seven days notice to commence clearing Port Harcourt city of slums and illegal waste dumpsites.The commissioner gave the notice on Saturday shortly after an enforcement operation at the Trans-Amadi Industrial Area in Port Harcourt.

Bipi expressed concern on operations of scavengers at the Trans-Amadi industrial area who currently occupy large hectares of private lands using them for sorting and assemblage of solid waste.
He condemned the act of proliferation of illegal dumpsites as well as shanties in business areas, and advised occupants to vacate affected properties which had already been marked for demolition.
”Scavengers here are contributing to environmental hazards, their operation is highly unacceptable, this administration will no longer continue to allow them to deface our residential and industrial areas.”We have given occupants seven days to vacate affected properties as we shall commence waste clearing and demolition of shanties in the area.”Property owners should refrain from leasing their properties to operators of unapproved and hazardous businesses or face the full weight of the law,” the commissioner warned.Mr David Ogbanga, Chairman, Special Committee on Development Control of the ministry also assured of efforts towards sustainable urban development in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.According to Ogbanga, apart from defacing the city outlook, slums impede urbanization, and they constitute a breeding ground for miscreants as well as hideouts for criminals and perpetrators of all forms of social vices.”We will put an end to this in the coming days, our enforcement team will begin demolition to restore serenity to our city as well as protect residents,” he said. (NAN)

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Army Chief Pledges Improved Welfare for Wounded Troops, Orders Evacuation of Critical Cases

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of wounded personnel to ensure their speedy recovery.Oluyede gave the assurance on Saturday during a visit to the 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital in Maiduguri.

The COAS commended the healthcare team in the hospital for their dedication, and directed that personnel with complicated medical cases be evacuated to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna for specialised treatment.
The Army Chief who interacted with some of the wounded soldiers, encouraged them to remain strong as the army would never abandon them.“We will do our best to ensure that you are recuperated so that you can all go back to your duty,” he said.
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