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GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by lajoshua(op): 5:44am On Oct 15, 2016

Through its National Biosafety Management Agency,the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a seven-day ultimatum to retail store giants, Shoprite and Next Cash ‘N’ Carry to withdraw any product that contains Genetically Modified Organisms from their stores or risk a total shutdown.

The Director-General, NBMA, Dr. Rufus Ebegba, said the complaints has come from the public about the sale of GMO foods in the two stores.
He stated, “Recently, we carried out a survey of likely GMO products and we have been able to have some collections, some materials that we call GMO suspects. We call them GMO suspects because we have not been able to ascertain their status.

“Why we have invited the superstores basically is for them to understand that some of their products need to be properly ascertained before they are brought in, especially the imported ones that may contain genetically modified materials, so that they will not run afoul of the law.

“There is a law in place. We will not want any segment of the society out of ignorance to act in manners that will infringe on the law. The Biosafety Management Act empowers the NBMA to regulate the activities of modern biotechnology and the use of genetically modified organisms.”

According to him, the agency will not be hesitant in shutting down stores found selling unregistered GMO products in the country.
Edegba encouraged representatives of the superstores to ensure that all GMO products on their shelves were duly registered by the agency by obtaining permits.

He said, “If they have any GMO food in their stores, they should withdraw them from their shelves within seven days. The NBMA will not hesitate to shut down those stores found selling GMO products. We will not want to see any GMO food in your stores. We urge you to comply with this Act.“We have taken samples, which we are analysing. This information is not peculiar to only the superstores. We are not threatening anybody, we are just telling you the consequences of dealing in GMO products if found in these stores. Within the next seven days, we believe you will withdraw from your shelves all foods that are derived from genetically modified organisms.”

The NBMA boss added, “Please, it is an advice and this advice is not without a legal backing. So we urge you to withdraw all GMO foods from your shelves and formalise your dealings by obtaining permits.

source:http://www.voiceofaudacity.com/2016/10/gmo-foods-fg-may-shut-shoprite-next.html

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Wizzyblack3(m): 5:48am On Oct 15, 2016*

Shut them down bikonu..

I wan open my own store.

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by lajoshua(op): 5:55am On Oct 15, 2016

Wizzyblack3:
Shut them down bikonu..

I want open my own store.

lol..but seriously all these big stores affect the sales of the local market, any city they are located the local market suffers and the irony is the import even basic things such as fruits,pathetic. lalasticlala what do you think?? grin

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by jesse8048(m): 5:59am On Oct 15, 2016

They should educate the public about the dangers of GMO, cos if u shut down these ones others might still be selling behind closed doors.

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Nobody: 6:21am On Oct 15, 2016

make them kuku close everything and starve us to death
I blame buhari

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by ezechueze(m): 6:57am On Oct 15, 2016

Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Mujaheeeden: 7:16am On Oct 15, 2016

suzan404:
make them kuku close everything and starve us to death

I blame buhari

This one you ve been talking death since morning? O gini na eme?

See I'd rather kill myself than commit suicide

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Nobody: 7:17am On Oct 15, 2016

Mujaheeeden:
This one you ve been talking death since morning? O gini na eme?

See I'd rather kill myself than commit suicide

I've not eaten since last night nah.....abeg suicide is still okay......don't kill yourself oo

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Pavore9: 7:17am On Oct 15, 2016

Local farmers should be encouraged to grow organically.

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Mujaheeeden: 7:19am On Oct 15, 2016

suzan404:
I've not eaten since last night nah.....abeg suicide is still okay......don't kill yourself oo

What about your bf

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Nobody: 7:20am On Oct 15, 2016

Mujaheeeden:
What about your bf

my boyfriend nor dey here nah....he has travelled out of the country

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Mujaheeeden: 7:23am On Oct 15, 2016

suzan404:
my boyfriend nor dey here nah....he has travelled out of the country

All naija babe bf dey outside the country huh

who are the guys here now dating undecided

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Nobody: 7:26am On Oct 15, 2016

Mujaheeeden:
All naija babe bf dey outside the country who are the guys here now dating

I don't know about that ooo

Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Mujaheeeden: 7:34am On Oct 15, 2016

suzan404:
I don't know about that ooo

Can we have fun while the guy hustles in Obodo oyibo grin

Baby I've got the antidote for hunger grin

I will kill this one for you in the #Kitchen while you treat me well in #TheOtherRoom

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Re: GMO Foods: Shoprite, Next Superstores May Be Shut Down By The Federal Government by Nobody: 7:36am On Oct 15, 2016

Mujaheeeden:
Can we have fun while the guy hustles in Obodo oyibo

Baby I've got the antidote for hunger

I will kill this one for you in the #Kitchen while you treat me well in #TheOtherRoom

I'm not hungry again

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