NAFDAC's Azikwe waves the Green Book app at the Niger pill pushers

NAFDAC's North Central Zone Director Kenneth Azikwe addressed stakeholders during a Minna engagement meeting about the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Registration Scheme. The program enables businesses to register low-risk food products using basic facilities while maintaining safety standards. Azikwe encouraged participants to report problematic drug reactions through the Net Safety App for immediate investigation and potential product withdrawal. He promoted the Green Book app as a verification tool for checking registered product authenticity. The director requested that agrochemical and chemical sector participants obtain proper licenses to help the agency regulate chemical usage.

State Coordinator James Kigbu welcomed diverse attendees and emphasized the meeting's role in promoting regulatory compliance and responsible business practices. Representatives from the Agro-Chemical Association, Industrial Pharmacy Section, Supermarket Owners Association, Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, Islamic Medicine Association, and National Association of Environmental Health Officers participated. Stakeholders praised NAFDAC for organizing the forum but requested registration fee reductions. The collaborative session aimed to strengthen dialogue between regulators and industry participants. Participants expressed commitment to working with NAFDAC on safety initiatives.