Nollywood actress raises alarm over fake products, begs NAFDAC for solutions

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to intensify efforts to tackle the circulation of fake and potentially harmful products in Nigeria.

In a recent video she posted on her Instagram handle, Kadiri expressed concern about the safety of products sold in the country and warned that counterfeit and contaminated food, drinks, medicines, cosmetics, and household products pose a serious threat to human lives.

“Dear Nigerians, I’m speaking to you today with a heavy heart and deep concern about the circulation of fake products in our country.

“Every day, people buy food, drinks, medicine, cosmetics, and household products believing that they are safe, but sadly, some are poorly produced, contaminated, harmful and mostly fake. This is not just a business problem; it’s a threat to human life. Imagine little children battling kidney failure.”

“I bought garlic, blended it, and went downstairs to get something, only for me to return and see the garlic colour has changed. A whole lot of other people with their experiences, I’m literally afraid of buying already packed drinks for my kids because I am scared of what the outcome of that drink will be.

“NAFDAC, please pay attention to the lives of Nigerians. Lots and lots of people are sick and are not getting better.