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NAFDAC engages table water, bread producers for safe, high quality products
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will continue to engage table water and bread producers to ensure safe and high quality products in the South-East.
The Director, South-East Zone of NAFDAC, Dr Festus Ukadike, said this on Tuesday in Enugu in an address at the NAFDAC Stakeholders’ Sensitisation for Producers of Table/Package Water and Bread Products.
Ukadike noted that in the course of the years, NAFDAC had done a lot of work in sanitising the water and bread production industries; however, “we recognise that there is still much work to be done”.
Officials of NAFDAC with members of ATWAP Enugu State Chapter after the forum
“The table water industry and baked goods are a vital part of our economy, and it is essential that we work together to ensure that the products being sold to consumers are safe and of high quality.
“Today, we will be discussing key issues affecting table water and food industry, including regulatory compliance, process flow, sanitation and hygiene requirements as well as quality control, good documentation and best practices,” he said.
The director lauded the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) and bakers’ associations for attending the sensitisation and joining the agency in improving quality and assurance of better health for Nigerians.
“Your participation is vital to the success of this engagement, and I am confident that your contributions will help shape the future of the food industry in Nigeria in general,” he added.
NAFDAC officials in Enugu with members of Bakers Association
Ukadike warned that NAFDAC would “not smile” on those who derive pleasure in flouting the provisions of the various regulations or those who obstruct NAFDAC officers in the discharge of their duties.
Speaking, the Chairman of ATWAP, Enugu State Chapter, Mr Tony Edike, commended NAFDAC for organising the sensitisation and being a good guide and partner in progress for his members.
Edike noted that members of ATWAP in Enugu State had maintained standards and continued to work in synergy with NAFDAC for several years to ensure Nigerians get the best.
“However, this forum will provide avenues for the association members to sort out its peculiar challenges in Enugu State known to the Agency and get feedback on it,” he said.
The Chairman, Supreme Bakers and Confectioners Association, Enugu, Mr Sunday Akam, thanked NAFDAC and its management for its continuous engagements with its members through various avenues.
“Our association will continue to work in partnership with NAFDAC and ensure our members comply fully with all regulatory demands,” he said.
The sensitisation featured presentations on: “Overview of Premises, Personnel, Process Flow, Sanitation and Hygiene requirements in a Water Facility or Bakery; Good Documentation Practice and NAFDAC e-Registration Process.
Gunmen on Thursday night ambushed and beheaded a 30-year-old man, Elisha Abbas Saku, at Riwhie-Chwo in Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The incident occurred around 10 pm when the gunmen stormed the community, throwing residents into panic and confusion.
A statement issued on Friday by the Irigwe Youth Movement described the killing as a brutal ambush.
The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Yonkpa, who signed the statement, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul while calling for divine comfort for the entire Irigwe Nation.
“Yesterday night, 16th April 2026, gunmen ambushed and beheaded Mr. Elisha Abbas Saku, 30 years old, at Riwhie-Chwo, Nzharuvo, Miango District of Bassa LGA, Plateau State,” the report stated. “May his soul rest in peace, and may God comfort the entire Irigwe Nation.”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 632,788 candidates who participated in the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), held on Thursday.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Friday.
According to the Board, candidates can now access their results by sending “UTMERESULT” via SMS to either 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number registered during the examination process.
At this stage, only result viewing is available, as printing of result slips has not yet been enabled.
JAMB emphasised that the UTME exercise is still ongoing, adding that additional batches of results will be released progressively as marking and processing continue.
The Board also issued a stern warning against any attempts to manipulate or falsify results.
It cautioned candidates against altering SMS messages received from its official platforms to misrepresent their scores to others, including parents and guardians.
JAMB Releases Results of 632,788 Candidates from Day One of the 2026 UTME
The results of candidates who sat the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16 April 2026, have been released and are now available for viewing.
To check their results, candidates should send UTMERESULT via SMS to 55019…
— Fabian Benjamin (@FabianB58246501) April 17, 2026
Describing such actions as a serious criminal offence, JAMB disclosed that it has already taken action against offenders. “Two candidates and one parent are currently in custody for engaging in result falsification using AI and other electronic means,” the statement revealed.
The Board reiterated that anyone found guilty of such misconduct would face the full weight of the law.
JAMB urged candidates to adhere strictly to official channels and maintain integrity throughout the examination process, as it continues efforts to ensure a credible and transparent admissions system in Nigeria.
The Arewa APC Forum, Kano State chapter, has announced the withdrawal of its support for the second-term bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing concerns over governance and leadership direction.
In a statement dated April 17, 2026, the forum said its decision followed “extensive consultations and careful reflection” on the state of affairs at the federal level.
The group stated that it could no longer, “in good conscience,” continue to support the current administration, which it criticised over alleged issues including nepotism, incompetence, and corruption.
“We believe that leadership must inspire confidence, uphold fairness, and demonstrate a sincere commitment to national unity, institutional integrity, and responsible governance,” the statement read.
It added that where such values are persistently undermined, “silence becomes complicity.”
The forum further declared that its confidence in the current political direction has been withdrawn, urging its members to align with this position in future political engagements.
The statement was signed by Sallah Hakilu Kibiya, chairman of the forum in Kano State.
The development signals potential cracks within support structures linked to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly in the northern region, as political alignments begin to shift ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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