Reps step down bill seeking ban on unbranded, unfortified Edible Oils
” He explained that the bill seeks to prohibit the production, importation, distribution and sale of unbranded and unfortified edible oils, while encouraging collaboration among research institutions, universities and state ministries to improve seedlings and establish cooking oil processing mills through public-private partnerships.
Paschal Agbodike, representing Ihiala Federal Constituency of Anambra State, warned that the legislation could undermine the livelihoods of rural communities that depend on local palm oil production.
Sada Soli, representing Jibia/Kaita Federal Constituency of Katsina State, argued that the bill would complement rather than duplicate existing regulatory efforts.
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