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As part of efforts to encourage healthy living and ensure that food dished out to the public is decent, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it is taking measures to ensure proper hygiene care by quick serve restaurants in Imo.
The Imo coordinator of NAFDAC, Mercy Ndukwe, stated this at a workshop on good hygiene, organised for restaurant owners and food vendors in Owerri on Thursday.
Ms Ndukwe pointed out that the workshop was organised to complement the agency’s routine visits to public food outlets, being part of its efforts to promote good hygiene and ensure good public health.
She said that the food vendors would be sensitised on proper hygiene measures.
According to him, those measuring up to set standards will receive the agency’s Good Hygiene Practices certification, while persons found wanting will receive further help.
Ms Ndukwe also said that, among other things, NAFDAC regulates the manufacture, packaging, import , export, use and distribution of foods.
She also advised restaurateurs to be in charge of their businesses rather than abandon them in the hands of employees, who may not necessarily place premium on adequate hygiene.
Meanwhile, Alexander Aguwamba, the general supervisor, Old English Bar and Grills, and a participant at the workshop, lauded NAFDAC for organising the event and advised his colleagues to prioritise clean environment and dirt-free food.
Another participant, Blessing Sebastine, the production supervisor, Sunic Foods, pledged to continue to observe safe hygiene practices, especially good personal hygiene by food handlers.
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