Mr Omotehinse condemned the misleading rejoinder issued by the Lagos Assembly.
They stated, “The manufacturing process of these products is mostly mechanised and requires relatively limited human effort; hence, the claims about huge job losses are contrived.’’
Mr Oluwafemi called for adequate taxation, front-of-pack labelling, salt reduction, and youth-driven advocacy against unhealthy diets.
According to Ms Adenike, it protects them from diseases and infections.
A health expert says excessive consumption of salt and bouillon cubes can be dangerous.
“Frequent consumption of SSB is associated with increased incidence of dental cavities, tooth decay and obesity.”
“Taxation on SSB has shown an effective reduction in its consumption in countries where it is in force.”
The groups want mandatory limits on the production and distribution of trans-fatty acid foods among local consumers in Nigeria.
The federal government has been asked to mainstream climate change as a subject in the educational curriculum.
The FG said tobacco companies were inducing entertainers with money to glamorise smoking in the movies and entertainment sector.
