Ruth Kadiri Raises Alarm Over Fake Products

Actress and film producer Ruth Kadiri has expressed concern over the proliferation of counterfeit goods in Nigeria, urging authorities to take decisive action against the issue. In a video posted to social media, Kadiri pleaded with well-meaning Nigerians to speak out against the problem, stating that it is not solely a business concern, but rather a threat to human life.

She emphasized that people purchase food, beverages, medication, cosmetics, and household products, assuming they are safe, only to discover that they are inferior in quality, contaminated, harmful, and predominantly counterfeit.

Kadiri highlighted that consuming fake drugs has led to numerous cases of illness, particularly among children, resulting in ailments like kidney and heart failure. She questioned the origin of the growing problem, attributing it to the production of fake products within Nigeria, which puts lives at risk. Kadiri shared her own experience of purchasing and blending garlic, only to find that it had turned green, reinforcing her unease about buying packaged drinks for her children.

The actress revealed that a significant portion of these fake products are manufactured locally by Nigerians, often at the expense of their own health and well-being, driven solely by financial gain. Kadiri encouraged community members aware of the production of fake goods to speak up, warning that silence could prove fatal. She also advised parents and guardians to inspect expiration dates and NAFDAC registration numbers on products before making purchases.

In her call for collective action, Kadiri implored Nigerians to unite and combat the issue of fake products, emphasizing that it has become an urgent problem that needs to be addressed.