Food Safety: Prof. Chiso Calls for Consumer Education at All Ages

Food Safety Is everyone’s business and to commemorate World Food Safety Day, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) hosted the 3rd Lagos State Food Safety Conference and Exhibition, where regulators, experts, and stakeholders came together to address a challenge that touches us all: ensuring safe and nutritious food for every consumer.

With the theme “Food Safety: Science in Action,” the conference focused on how science and technology can be applied to detect, prevent, and manage foodborne risks. It was also a call for greater collaboration across sectors – government, producers, consumers, and nonprofits—to make food safety a reality in people’s homes and markets.

In her goodwill message, Prof. Chiso Ndukwe-Okafor, our Executive Director, highlighted that food safety is no longer just about proper handling. It is about collaboration and education. She stressed the importance of teaching consumer awareness from an early age and ensuring people of all ages are better informed about the products they buy.

In June, CADEF hosted a thought-provoking webinar themed “Food Safety – Science in Action,” spotlighting the essential role of science, regulation, and consumer engagement in protecting what ends up on our plates.

Featuring a panel of leading food scientists, regulatory experts, and public health advocates, the session unpacked Nigeria’s current food safety challenges from contaminated produce and informal food handling to the science behind safe food processing.

We are more determined than ever to bridge the gaps between policy and practice, to push for stronger collaboration, and to keep consumers at the heart of every conversation. Together, let us build a safer, healthier, and more informed food ecosystem for all.

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