The Senate of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over the high presence of unsafe food and other products across the country.

The body said the sale of suspected counterfeit drugs, adulterated food in markets, by roadside vendors and through online platforms was also worrisome.

President of the NANS Senate, Moses Ibeabuchi, in a statement on Sunday, called for stronger regulatory measures to protect consumers, adding, that the development raised questions about the effectiveness of existing measures to regulate drugs, food and other consumable products.

NANS said recent reports of suspected counterfeit toothpaste, palm oil, artificially enhanced fruits, counterfeit soy sauce and olive oil, as well as suspected fake yoghurt products, underscored the need for increased monitoring and enforcement.

The association also raised concerns about the sale of drugs, supplements, cosmetics and food products through social media and e-commerce platforms, urging relevant authorities to strengthen verification and traceability mechanisms for online vendors.

The association referred to recent comments by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo concerning adulterated orange juice.

According to NANS, Osinbajo said his wife experienced unexplained headaches after consuming freshly squeezed orange juice, with subsequent tests reportedly indicating that the juice was not fit for human consumption.

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