The Rivers State Government has inaugurated Task Force on Food Safety to safeguard the public from potential health risks associated with food consumption.
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Victor Kii inaugurated the task force on behalf of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, at the ceremony in Port Harcourt on Tuesday.
Speaking, during the inauguration ceremony, Victor Kii, said the essence of the task force was to develop and implement strategies that would ensure the highest standards of food safety across the State.
Those inaugurated include the Hon Commissioner for Agriculture as chairman; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture as Secretary; while Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health; and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, are to serve as members.
Other members are: Head, Livestock/Veterinary Services Department, Ministry of Agriculture; Head, Forestry Department, Ministry of Agriculture; Head, Department, Ministry of Agriculture; Head, Fisheries Department, Ministry of Agriculture; Representative of The Nigeria Police Force; Representative of Department of State Security Service (DSS); Representative of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); and Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice or Representative.
The rest are: Representatives of National Butchers Association; Poultry Association of Nigeria; Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association; Fish Farmers Association; Cattle Breeders Association; and Chairman or Representative of Markets Association in the State.
