The National Agency for Food and
Drug Administration and Control says it has seized two trucks laden with
tramadol.
Tramadol is an opioid pain medication
used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. However, its ability to
produce euphoria has made it subject to abuse and addiction.
The Director General of NAFDAC, Prof.
Moji Adeyeye, disclosed this at the public launch of drug-related health
policies and guidelines in Abuja on Monday.
The NAFDAC boss said many youths were
dying of drug overdose because it was very easy for them to access addictive
drugs.
She also called on the National Assembly
to amend the law such that drug peddlers could be given stiffer penalties.
“There is prosecution and there are
arrests. However, personally speaking the sentences are very mild. We need
stiffer sentences. There was a case in which someone was sentenced to one and a
half years or a fine of N200, 000. Is N200, 000 enough to pay for a life?”
Adeyeye said.
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