The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday disclosed its action plans to strategically work towards continuous strengthening of the regulatory system to safeguard the health of the nation.
The agency said this Thursday during a press conference held at the office conference hall, Isolo, Lagos.
The Director General, NAFDAC, Pro. Adeyeye Mojisola, stated that the effort was in a bid for NAFDAC to unlock the value-chain through strengthening the industry with special focus on access to quality regulated products.
She said strengthening the regulatory system was based on the reflection on the past seven years brought into focus the many accomplishments that have been achieved in NAFDAC and so many others to be attained.
“The first Strategic pillar for strong governance and leadershiptoensure the work force stays highly motivated and disciplined. Our greatest need is adequate staff for all our regulatory activities at the headquarters, Lagos and all NAFDAC formations. We will engage volunteers while waiting for the statutory approval to satisfy the WHO Global Benchmarking requirements.
“For the new year, the staff remuneration will be given adequate attention. In terms of our infrastructure, the plan includes completing the building of 10 state or zonal offices and laboratories including the Vaccines, Biologics and Medical Devices Laboratory in Oshodi. To support our expanding activities and MSMEs, tools such as vehicles, computers, needed laboratory equipment will be procured”
“As part of reducing the cost of energy needed for our facilities, solar panels will be built into existing selected facilities,” she said.
