Authorities of the Dawanau International Market in Kano State have taken a bold step to tackle the menace of food adulteration, vowing to sanction perpetrators and protect the market’s reputation.
The president of Dawanau International Market Alhaji Muntaka Isa disclosed this while addressing newsmen during an inspection visit within the Dawanau International Market in Kano.
He said the decision comes after over 50 containers of suspected adulterated products were rejected by international customers, which damages the market’s image.
The president and Abdullahi Maidoya, chairman of the Board of Trustees, jointly signed a communique outlining the association’s plan to tackle the issue.
“We shall not fold our arms and watch a few selfish and unpatriotic individuals tarnish the good image and reputation of our market built over the years,” they stated.
The chairman noted that in a move to address the menace, the Market Management has set up a committee to identify and prosecute culprits as well as sought assistance from government agencies, including federal ministries of Trade and Investment, Police Affairs, Health, and Justice.
