The government of Lagos State has sent out a major warning to entertainment centres in the state against sale and distribution of fake drinks.
Mr Idris Aregbe who is the Special Adviser (SA) to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, issued the warning in a statement made public on his Instagram page #idrisconnectingnigeria#.
Aregbe explained that this was in response to the rising concern on counterfeit drinks circulating in clubs and restaurants across the state.
According to him, the prevalence of fake drinks poses a significant threat to public health and safety, prompting intensified and coordinated efforts by his office to eradicate these substandard products from circulation.
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“We call upon all clubs, restaurants and public places where drinks are sold to exercise due diligence in ensuring they do not purchase or serve fake drinks to unsuspecting consumers,” he said.
Aregbe assured the public of a comprehensive effort to eliminate fake drinks from the markets.
He said the state would be collaborating with the Director, Investigation and Enforcement, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mr Ononiwu Ezeribe and the Lagos State Safety Commission led by Mr Lanre Mojola.
In another report, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi has disclosed that it generates 70 per cent of its revenue from Lagos State.
The Customs CG made this disclosure last Thursday in Lagos during the CGC 2023 Conference with the theme ‘Leveraging Data Analytics for Secure and Efficient Trade Facilitation in Customs operations.’ He said 40 per cent of the Customs commands in the country are in Lagos.
‘Lagos houses 40 per cent of our commands, contributing over 70 per cent of our monthly revenue. It is not just a location on the map; it is a cornerstone for Nigeria Customs Service, symbolising the integral role in the economic narrative of our great nation.
‘And as we navigate through the agenda of today, we will hope that the synergy of Lagos and Customs inspire us to enhance operations and contribute significantly to the economic prosperity of Nigeria,’ Adeniyi stated.
In another report, the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service have intercepted different contrabands worth ₦924m between August and October, the command has said.