By Collins Yakubu-Hammer
The Lagos International Trade Fair Complex Management Board (LITFCMB) has condemned using its facility for the manufacturing of counterfeit merchandise and different actions able to endangering public well being.
This is contained in a press release by the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of LITFCMB, Mrs Veronica Ndanusa, on Friday in Abuja.
Ndanusa stated using the board’s facility for unlawful actions contradicted its longstanding dedication to selling real commerce and moral enterprise practices.
She stated related authorities had commenced investigations to ascertain the information surrounding the incident and determine measures to stop a recurrence.
The govt director warned that people or companies discovered culpable of participating in actions that jeopardised public well being or undermined the integrity of native manufacturing would face the complete weight of the legislation.
“As a body rooted in the principles of ethical business practices, transparency and genuine trade, we strongly condemn any activity that threatens public safety or brings the reputation of the board into disrepute.
“Our facility exists to provide a conducive environment for legitimate businesses to thrive, not to serve as a breeding ground for the production or distribution of counterfeit and substandard products,” she stated.
She additionally recommended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for its latest enforcement operations throughout the nation.
According to her, one of many operations led to the arrest of two individuals allegedly concerned within the unlawful revalidation of expired drinks and manufacturing of counterfeit consumables inside the complicated.
Ndanusa assured members of the general public that the board would proceed to collaborate with related regulatory and legislation enforcement companies to rid the complicated of unlawful actions.
She urged merchants and enterprise operators inside the complicated to uphold established requirements, stressing that the pursuit of revenue should not come on the expense of shoppers’ well being and security.
Ndanusa reaffirmed the board’s dedication to defending the integrity of the Trade Fair Complex as a number one business hub.
She added that the board would proceed to assist authentic enterprises whereas sustaining zero tolerance for actions able to undermining public confidence in regionally manufactured merchandise. (NAN)
Edited by Isaac Aregbesola
