17/09/2026
Is NAFDAC seeing what is happening in these open Nigerian markets, or are we just ignoring it?
The other day, I came across a video of people measuring seasoning cubes like Maggi and Knorr, with flies and all sorts of things perching on them.
Today, I have come across another video showing people measuring noodles, Baba Blue and other food items in an extremely disgusting and unhygienic environment.
Honestly, Nigerians, we need to start paying more attention to what we consume. These things might look like ordinary market practices to some people, but they raise serious concerns about food hygiene and public health.
And here is something we should all think about. Even if you are careful enough not to buy these products from the market, there is a possibility that you could eventually eat them in a restaurant or food business that sources its ingredients from these places.
You might be sitting comfortably, enjoying your favourite meal, without knowing how the ingredients were handled before they got to your plate.
This is not about attacking anyone trying to make a living. It is about food safety, accountability and protecting people’s health.
NAFDAC and other relevant authorities need to pay closer attention to these practices. People deserve to buy food ingredients in clean and safe conditions.
We cannot continue to normalise things like this and then wonder why people are facing different health challenges.
Please, be careful about what you buy and where you eat. Your health matters.
