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Proposed SON Act Amendment Seeks Jail Term For Fake Drugs Peddlers, Others
The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is working with the National Assembly to amend its Act to enable it to prosecute and sentence to jail producers of fake drugs and other products.
Currently, the existing act does not give the needed power to SON to prosecute and send culprits of fake drugs and products to jail, thus limiting the efficiency of the operation of the organisation.
Director-General of SON, Farouk Salim, disclosed this at a recent event while speaking on ‘The Role of Standardisation in Building Resilient Non-oil Sector’ at the Commerce and Industry Correspondents of Nigeria in Abuja.
According to Salim, the bill to amend SON Act, when passed into law, will criminalise the production, manufacturing and distribution of substandard products that could endanger the lives of consumers.
The amendment seeks to increase penalties like jail terms to defaulters whose offences relate to lack of standardisation of products in the country. The move will not only fine manufacturers and importers of fake products but also ensure they go to jail.
Salim, who was represented by a deputy director in the organisation, Mariam Samson, noted that the amendment will improve the efficiency of SON’s operations in ensuring the safety of Nigerians.
The Director-General added that the organisation is committed to its mandate of ensuring that only safe and standard products are produced and sold in the country.
With this development, SON is poised to improve its capacity to deal with the menace of fake drugs and substandard products in Nigeria. By working with the National Assembly to amend its Act, the organisation is taking a significant step in safeguarding the lives and health of consumers in the country.
The proposed amendment to the SON Act is a welcome development that will enhance the organisation’s capacity to prosecute and punish offenders of fake drugs and substandard products. The move is timely and critical given the increasing cases of fake drugs and other substandard products in the Nigerian market.
The amendment of the SON Act will improve the standardisation of products in Nigeria, making it safer for consumers.
It will also boost SON’s capacity to prosecute and punish producers of fake drugs and other substandard products, sending a strong message to offenders that the law will not condone their actions.
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The Senior Pastor of Freedom Life International Christian Center, Richard Tochukwu, has declared that gospel music possesses the spiritual capacity to transform Nigeria, describing it as a divine instrument capable of restoring hope and unity in the nation.
Speaking during an interaction with journalists, the cleric said music inspired by God’s Word can positively influence Nigeria’s spiritual and socio-political landscape by promoting peace, comfort and moral revival.
According to him, gospel music goes beyond entertainment and should be seen as a ministry tool for national healing.
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“Gospel music is not just sound; it carries power. When songs are inspired by Scripture, they can heal hearts, restore faith and redirect a nation toward righteousness,” he said.
Pastor Tochukwu made the remarks while discussing his latest worship single, “I Want To Pray,” a spiritually reflective song produced by Audio5.
He explained that the track was created to encourage believers to remain steadfast in prayer and maintain consistent fellowship with God.
The song draws inspiration from Luke 18:1, which urges believers to pray always and not lose heart.
A spiritual son of Paul Enenche, Pastor Tochukwu revealed that most of his songs are birthed from deep study of Scripture.
“Sometimes while studying or preaching from a passage, a melody begins to flow. The lyrics are drawn directly from the Word. Our songs are intentional; they carry the same message we preach,” he explained.
Reflecting on his journey, he recounted beginning as a drummer who also sang before discovering what he described as a divine instruction to minister through music.
“I realised that you don’t minister only through preaching. God made me understand that songs are another channel through which His Word can reach people. Every release is backed by Scripture,” he added.
Pastor Tochukwu currently serves in Lagos, combining pastoral leadership with music ministry.
The audio and video for “I Want To Pray” are now available on major digital streaming platforms.
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