Ruth Kadiri Urges Action Against Counterfeit Goods in Nigeria

Ruth Kadiri, a Nollywood star, expressed her alarm over counterfeit products in Nigeria through a video message. She recounted a personal experience where a garlic product changed color after blending, raising concerns about the safety of counterfeit goods.

Kadiri emphasized that these fake products pose serious threats to human lives, particularly affecting children who may unknowingly consume contaminated food, drinks, medicines, and cosmetics. She urged Nigerians to be vigilant when purchasing products, advising them to check expiry dates and NAFDAC registration numbers.

Kadiri called for stricter monitoring of manufacturing companies and insisted that authorities must impose swift punishments on those found guilty of producing substandard goods. She warned against corruption, highlighting the dangers of officials accepting bribes from such companies.

Kadiri concluded her appeal by urging Nigerians to reject the culture of silence surrounding counterfeit products and to report suspicious activities in their communities, stressing the need for collective action to protect lives.