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FG assures speedy gazetting of trans-fat regulations

The Federal Government has restated commitment toward speedy gazetting of
Trans-fat free Nigeria through oil and fats regulations.
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday when a group called #Transfatfree Nigeria coalition paid him an advocacy visit.
Transfat is an unhealthy substance made through the chemical process of hydrogenation of oils which solidifies liquid oils and increases the shelf life and the flavour stability of oils and foods that contain them.
Trans Fatty Acids (TFA) are found in vegetable shortening and in some margarine, crackers, cookies and snacks, as well as deep-fried foods.
The unhealthy substance both raise the ‘bad’ (LDL) cholesterol and lower the ‘good’ (HDL) cholesterol levels in blood, increasing the risk of heart disease.
Mamora then assured the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with the body on implementation and enforcement of trans-fatty acids regulation, and capacity building for National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) toward improved testing.
He also promised to follow up on the draft regulation on transfatty acids in the country.
He added that “it is not just finding out the cause of the delay in the passage of the TFA regulation but to move it forward. This is about the health of Nigerians.”
He stressed the need to have preventive measures, given the number of cooking oil sold in the open market so as not to place additional burden to an already stretched health sector.
He added that “the Fats and Oil Regulations 2019, when passed into law, will limit trans-fat to 2g per 100g of total fat in all fats, oils, and foods”
Mamora, while appreciating the efforts and work of the #Transfatfree Nigeria Campaign, said it was geared toward ensuring that the National Health Security was assured.
He urged the group not to restrict its work to the national level but to consider looking into the local foods that may be unhealthy.
While giving an overview of the campaign, Dr Jerome Mafeni, the Project Adviser, TFA Elimination, Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), said the campaign handlers had been engaging with NAFDAC.
He added that the finalisation and gazetting of the regulations had experienced significant delays.
Mafeni requested the intervention of the minister toward expediting the passage of the regulations.
Dr Emmanuel Sokpo, the Country Head, Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED), expressed concern around morbidities associated with cardiovascular diseases from the COVID-19 infections pandemic.
Earlier, Joy Amafah, the In-Country Coordinator, Cardiovascular Health Programme, Global Health Advocacy Incubator, who stressed the
urgency in passage of the TFA Regulation, said that countries that started the process after Nigeria had already passed their regulations into law.
She said “this process started in 2019 and the campaign is advocating to the minister to use his good office to advance the quick finalisation of the regulations.”
Dr Maryam Al-Mansur, the Nutrition Policy Advisor, Resolve to Save Lives, Nigeria, (RTSL) , stressed the need to address the issues of trans-fatty acids in Nigeria to reduce comorbidities of cardiovascular diseases caused by COVID-19.
Al-Mansur highlighted other countries such as China, India and the Philippines among others that have passed the regulations into law.
Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi, the Executive Director, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), expressed the readiness of the coalition to collaborate with NAFDAC and Ministry of Health for effective implementation of the regulations when passed.
He said the regulations should be in compliance with the World Health Organisation (WHO) REPLACE package.
The REPLACE package is a global document and pathway to ensure that countries are free from the dangers of trans-fat.
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1,000 Prayer Warriors Storm Ilorin for Tinubu, Nation’s Deliverance

In a dramatic show of faith and patriotism, over 1,000 fiery prayer warriors from across Nigeria will descend on Ilorin, Kwara State, this Saturday, lifting their voices in intense intercession for President Bola Tinubu’s success and Nigeria’s survival in the face of biting economic woes and mounting insecurity.
The spiritual siege, themed “Walking in Domini”, is the maiden convention of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), with its Kwara State Chairman, Evangelist Thomas Adeboye, vowing that “heaven will hear and respond to Nigeria’s cry.”
Aside from marathon prayers, the gathering will roll out free medical outreach to locals across Kwara’s LGAs, a gesture aimed at touching both body and soul.
Adeboye, lamenting Nigeria’s “troubling economic and security realities”, called for a nationwide prayer uprising, insisting that Tinubu has shown the will to revive the nation but needs massive divine backing to succeed.
“Banditry, a collapsing economy, and political tension demand we seek God’s face like never before,” he declared. “We will storm heaven for wisdom for the President and governors to steer Nigeria to safety.”
The convention will also feature awards to distinguished personalities, soul-lifting worship, fiery sermons, and unity-driven lectures—all capped with thunderous prayers for Nigeria’s redemption.
Adeboye urged the President to ensure every policy has “a human face,” stressing that Nigerians must not only endure but also enjoy the fruits of governance.
With the OAIC promising to reaffirm believers’ authority in Christ and rally spiritual boldness in the face of national challenges, Ilorin is set to become the epicentre of a powerful spiritual warfare for Nigeria’s destiny.
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Nigerian Anglicans Condemn Lesbian Archbishop of Wales, Deepening Global Anglican Rift

…Church leaders accuse Welsh counterparts of “spiritual decadence” and “abandonment of faith”
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has issued a forceful condemnation of the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian cleric, as the Archbishop of Wales. The move is the latest in a series of developments that have deepened divisions within the global Anglican Communion over sexuality and doctrine.
In a statement from Primate The Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, the church denounced the election as a “serious departure from biblical teaching” and a sign of “spiritual decadence” and “an outright abandonment of the faith once delivered to the saints.”
Archbishop Ndukuba warned that Bishop Vann’s elevation compromises the Anglican Church’s global mission and could obstruct evangelism. He compared the situation to the controversial tenure of Most Rev. Katherine Jefferts Schori, former Presiding Bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church, who also faced intense criticism from conservative Anglicans for her progressive views.
The Primate accused Bishop Vann of being complicit in the “ongoing crisis” around same-sex issues, stating that the election is a “clear revelation that many who claim to be members of the body of Christ cannot endure sound doctrine” (2 Timothy 4:3–4).
The Church of Nigeria called on Anglicans worldwide to reject “rebels” and “apostates” and to instead support conservative bodies like the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON).
“The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) condemns, unequivocally rejects, and will not recognize the election of Rt. Rev. Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales,” Ndukuba declared. He concluded with a solemn warning that without repentance, the Church in Wales risks losing “complete relevance” and its leaders will face judgment.
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Anglican Church Urges Government To Prioritize Citizen Welfare

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, has called on political leaders to prioritize the welfare of citizens.
During a recent church service in Abuja, Ndukuba noted that many Nigerians are struggling with challenges brought on by the global economic downturn. He urged state and local governments to implement new initiatives to lessen the impact on their communities.
The Primate also stressed that the federal government must effectively monitor its programs to ensure that Nigerians fully benefit from the nation’s democratic gains. He argued that if the current administration can effectively tackle corruption, the country would significantly benefit from the economic policies of President Tinubu’s government.
Ndukuba concluded by asking the congregation to continue praying for those in authority, remain committed to national unity, and show love and support for the less privileged. He also tasked the newly inducted members of the Church Mothers’ Guild with aggressively spreading the gospel.