Senate Backs Bill Proposing 15-Year Jail Term for Fake Drug Dealers

Senate backs bill proposing 15-year jail term for fake drug dealers

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill proposing a 15-year jail term for fake drug dealers and hawkers, aiming to curb counterfeit medicines and protect pub Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-advances-bill-proposing-15-year-jail-term-for-fake-drug-dealers/

Senate passes bill for stiffer penalties on fake drugs, unsafe foods - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka Abuja The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking tougher penalties and stronger enforcement against counterfeit medicines and unsafe processed foods.The Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Prohibition and Control) Bill, 2026, SB.951, is sponsored by Senator Umar Sadiq Suleiman. Presiding over plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio referred the bill to the Sen…

Senate Seeks 15-Year Jail Term, Asset Forfeiture For Drug Counterfeiters

The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking tougher sanctions against manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit medicines. The proposed sanctions include a 15-year jail term, asset forfeiture, hefty fines, and compensation for victims of fake drug-related deaths or grievous bodily harm. The proposed legislation, titled the Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Prohibition and Control) …