NAFDAC’s DG Calls for Increased Investment in Women, Children’s Well-being

Summary: NAFDAC DG Mojisola Adeyeye has called for increased investment in the well-being of women and children during the 2026 International Women’s Day event in Abuja, stressing that their welfare is key to building a healthier and more sustainable Nigeria.

Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called for increased investment in the well-being of women and children as a critical step toward building a healthier Nigeria.

She made the appeal during the agency’s 2026 International Women’s Day event in Abuja, themed “Give to Gain,” which recognised the contributions of NAFDAC staff, especially women, to public health and national development.

According to a statement issued by NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, Olusayo Akintola, the event brought together staff and stakeholders to reflect on the role of women in strengthening healthcare systems and improving community well-being.

DG Mojisola described women and children as central to achieving a healthier and more sustainable future, stressing that their well-being must remain a national development priority.

She also emphasised the importance of recognising women’s resilience and contributions within institutions dedicated to safeguarding lives through the regulation of food, drugs, and other essential products.

The NAFDAC boss highlighted the agency’s Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Initiative, launched in November 2025, noting that sustained investment in women and children is vital to improving public health outcomes.

In her remarks, NAFDAC Head of Reforms Unit, Joan Agbaagu, said the theme “Give to Gain” reflects the value of selfless service and collective commitment to improving the health of mothers, women, and children.