Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has criticised what she described as an aversion to public service among some Nigerians.

Adeyeye spoke on Monday at a press conference in Lagos while responding to calls for her resignation over the circulation of counterfeit products in the country.

The NAFDAC boss was asked whether she would bow to pressure and resign following demands for her removal from office.

In her response, Adeyeye said some Nigerians appear unwilling to support public officials who are committed to serving the country, describing the situation as an issue that needs to be addressed.

She maintained that NAFDAC remains committed to its mandate of protecting Nigerians from fake, substandard and harmful regulated products.