Nollywood Actress Urges NAFDAC to Crack Down on Fake Products
Actress Ruth Kadiri calls on Nigeria’s NAFDAC to intensify action against counterfeit food, drinks, medicines, cosmetics and household items
In Brief
- •Actress Ruth Kadiri calls on Nigeria’s NAFDAC to intensify action against counterfeit food, drinks, medicines, cosmetics and household items
- •She cites personal experience with a discolored garlic product as evidence of widespread contamination
- •Kadiri warns that fake products pose serious health risks, including potential kidney failure in children
- •The actress urges the public to be cautious and urges NAFDAC to protect lives
- •The video was posted on her Instagram on 2026‑10‑04
Why It Matters
Counterfeit and contaminated consumer goods threaten public health and undermine trust in regulatory institutions. In a country where food and medicine safety is a growing concern, the call for stronger enforcement highlights the need for robust oversight to protect vulnerable populations, especially children. The actress’s appeal may galvanize public pressure on NAFDAC to adopt stricter inspection and enforcement measures, potentially reducing health risks and economic losses caused by fake products.
Key Details
- Actress
- Ruth Kadiri
- Agency Called Upon
- NAFDAC
- Product Types
- Food, drinks, medicines, cosmetics, household items
- Concern
- Safety and health risks
- Video Date
- 2026-10-04
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