The House of Representatives in Abuja on Wednesday stepped down a proposed bill that sought to prohibit the production, importation, distribution, sale, and consumption of unbranded and unfortified edible oils.
The legislation was set aside following opposition from lawmakers who expressed divergent views regarding the implications of the ban. Specifically, members of the House objected to the proposed prohibition of unbranded edible oils, leading to the decision to step down the bill for further consideration.
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