Counterfeit Products: Ex-NBA Secretary Seeks Life Sentence, N20m Fine
Wale Igbintade A former Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Adebisi Iyaniwura, has petitioned the Senate to consider life imprisonment for aggravated counterfeiting offences, a minimum fine of N20 million
Adebisi Iyaniwura, former Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, has petitioned the Senate to seek life imprisonment and a fine of N20 million for aggravated counterfeiting offenses. In his proposal, Iyaniwura urged Senate Committees on Industry, Trade and Investment and Health to amend laws governing counterfeit and adulterated products.
He warned of the dangers posed by counterfeit goods, such as food items, pharmaceuticals, and automobile spare parts, which can cause serious illness, injury, and death. Iyaniwura described counterfeiting as a "satanic act" and advocated for stiffer penalties, including a minimum 10-year jail term and mandatory fines. He called for the forfeiture of assets linked to these operations and the introduction of QR-code traceability for consumable products, aiming to improve product tracking and deter the production and sale of counterfeit goods.
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