The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has advised Nigerians to always buy goods from where they could trace the seller with receipt.

The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the advice during a forum in Abuja.

She said buying goods from where receipts are issued to buyers would enable the buyers to trace the location when the goods are defective.

She added, “If receipt is not given for goods purchased, do not buy, because you may fall victim when such goods are defective or substandard. But with the receipt in your hand, you can quickly return it and get a refund.”

The NAFDAC boss equally advised Nigerians to ensure that goods have NAFDAC registration number before purchase.

Mrs Adeyeye specifically urged Nigerians to always check for date of manufacture, expiry date and examine the packaging of goods before making payment, saying that NAFDAC was working toward having a healthy nation.

She said, “Ensure that goods you buy have NAFDAC numbers on them, check carefully, if the goods do not look good, please don’t buy. Do also watch out for the date of expiry; don’t buy it because it is cheap.”

She also advised Nigerians to cook their foods well, especially grains, to kill the germs that might be found in them.

(NAN)