Ngozi Ezeonu Urges Action Against Counterfeit Products

Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu has publicly condemned the sale of fake drugs, baby formula, and other counterfeit products, emphasizing the dangers they pose to Nigerians' health. In a video shared on her Instagram, Ezeonu urged sellers to cease their harmful practices for profit, calling on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to intensify monitoring and enforcement against counterfeit products.

She recounted alarming cases of young patients suffering from kidney and liver issues, questioning whether counterfeit medications contributed to their poor health outcomes. Ezeonu also highlighted the risks associated with counterfeit children's products, warning that they could endanger vulnerable consumers.

Her remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the responsibilities of regulatory agencies, following comments from NAFDAC Director-General Professor Mojisola Adeyeye regarding public awareness of product labeling and agency regulations.