The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (CPC) on Sunday destroyed 402 tons of substandard, fake, expired and adulterated products seized in three months.
Speaking during the destruction of the items, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje said the seizure of such quantity of the items was a clear indication that his administration is succeeding in the fight against expired and adulterated products in the state.
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He said his administration would not relent in its efforts towards ensuring that the state is free from such illicit products.
“We will make sure that the state is not only dropping from the high position in drug abuse in the country, but will make sure that it is free from drug abuse.
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“We are working towards the establishment of a law that will ensure that those engage in selling fake, substandard, adulterated, expired and unwholesome products are brought to book,” he said.
Ganduje commended the acting CPC MD, who also doubled as the MD Kano State Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA) for his tireless effort.
In his remarks, the CPC Acting Managing Director, Baffa Dan’agundi said the seizures were recorded within the past three months when he took over the mantle of leadership of the agency.
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Dan’agundi further commended Ganduje for approving the recruitment of 100 casual staff, with the release of their one year allowances to the CPC.
He commended security agencies for giving the agency the necessary support.
