…NAFDAC made it clear that the programme served as an opportunity to honour the dedication of staff and their role in promoting public health.
ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, has urged increased investment in the welfare of women and children as a key step toward building a healthier Nigeria.
Adeyeye made the appeal during the agency’s 2026 International Women’s Day celebration held in Abuja, themed “Give to Gain.” The event was organised to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of NAFDAC staff, particularly women.
According to a statement issued to journalists on Sunday in Abuja by NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, Olusayo Akintola, the programme served as an opportunity to honour the dedication of staff and their role in promoting public health.
The gathering brought together NAFDAC personnel and other stakeholders to reflect on the role women play in strengthening healthcare systems and improving community well-being across the country.
It also highlighted the vital contributions of women in advancing public health outcomes and driving national development through leadership, innovation, and committed service.
Adeyeye stressed that women and children remain central to achieving a healthier and more sustainable future, adding that their welfare must continue to receive priority in national development efforts.
She also emphasised the need to recognise the resilience and contributions of women working in institutions responsible for safeguarding lives through the regulation of food, drugs, and other controlled products.
The NAFDAC boss further referenced the agency’s Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Initiative launched in November 2025, noting that sustained investment in women and children should remain a cornerstone of Nigeria’s development agenda.
Also speaking, the Head of NAFDAC’s Reforms Unit, Joan Agbaagu, said the theme “Give to Gain” underscores the value of selfless service and collective dedication to improving the health and well-being of mothers, women, and children.
