The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to combat the production, distribution and sale of fake, adulterated and substandard food and beverages in Nigeria. The lawmakers warned that the growing menace poses serious threats to public health and consumer safety. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Madori-Kaugama Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Abubakar Yalleman, during plenary today. Moving the motion, Yalleman said access to safe and quality food and beverages was essential to the health, well-being and productivity of Nigerians. He stressed the need for standardised processing methods and proper hygiene practices to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by harmful bacteria, chemical residues, expired ingredients and physical contaminants. The lawmaker added that compliance with food safety standards would improve the competitiveness of Nigerian food businesses in regional and international markets by reducing the rejection of exported products and supporting economic growth. Yalleman, however, expressed concern over recent cases involving counterfeit alcoholic beverages and illegal food and drink production facilities. He cited the dismantling of illegal alcohol counterfeiting syndicates at Zamfara Plaza on Lagos Island by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on April 22, 2026.