NAFDAC bans the sale of Sniper Insecticides in open market and supermarkets.
20th June, 2019.
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The National Food, Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has ordered agro-dealers to withdraw popular agricultural pesticide, Sniper, from open markets and supermarkets, to reduce its use for suicide across the country.
The federal government yesterday placed a restriction on the sale and use of the fatal agro-chemical product, Sniper.
The development was made public by NAFDAC’s director, Veterinary Medicine and Allied Products Directorate, Dr Bukar Usman, at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan on Wednesday, June 19, Leadership reports.
Since Sniper hits the Nigerian market, it has become the favourite of most Nigerians, especially the poor for killing mosquitoes and other pests. Similarly, the product has also been abused by many as they use it to commit suicide.
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𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐋: 𝐎𝐌𝐎'𝐎𝐁𝐀 𝐉𝐈𝐌𝐈 𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒. In his continued dedication to prioritize the needs of the people, Hon. (Prince) Okunjimi Odimayo, the House of Representatives member for Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, has finalized arrangements to provide relief assistance to his constituents. This effort is his way of mitigating the consequences of the fuel subsidy removal by alleviating the hardships faced by the people. The program is set to take place on the following details: Date: Sunday "15th October, 2023" Venue: Ode Irele Civic Centre Time: 12 PM". Hon. Prince Jimi Odimayo is unwavering in his commitment to fostering a sustainable future for the residents of Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency. Party Chieftains, Progressive families, beneficiaries, and other prominent figures are expected to grace the program. Victor Adedeji, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to
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