Ngozi Ezeonu Raises Alarm Over Fake Drugs, Baby Food in Nigeria

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Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Ezeonu has expressed concern over the alleged circulation of counterfeit medicines, baby food and other products in Nigeria, urging consumers to be more vigilant when purchasing items for themselves and their families.

The actress raised the concern in a video shared on her social media platform, where she questioned the safety of products being sold to Nigerians. 

She particularly expressed worry about the number of young people reportedly suffering from serious health conditions involving their kidneys and livers.

According to Ngozi Ezeonu, the situation requires urgent attention from the relevant authorities because unsuspecting consumers could unknowingly purchase products that may put their health at risk.

She questioned what was responsible for the increasing health challenges and called attention to the possibility that fake or substandard products could be contributing to the problem.

The actress’s warning comes against the backdrop of continuing concerns about falsified and substandard food and pharmaceutical products in Nigeria.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has repeatedly advised Nigerians to exercise caution when purchasing regulated products and ensure that medicines and food items are obtained from reliable and authorised outlets.

In February 2026, NAFDAC raised an alert over a baby formula discovered in Kaduna whose expiry information had allegedly been altered. 

The agency explained that although the product carried the registration number of a legitimate product, the information on the item had reportedly been tampered with.

Consumers have been encouraged to verify the registration details of regulated products before buying them. NAFDAC provides online platforms through which members of the public can check registration numbers for medicines, food and other regulated items.

Ngozi Ezeonu’s concerns have also received support from fellow actress Ruth Kadiri, who has previously spoken about the dangers associated with questionable food, drinks and other consumer products.

Ruth Kadiri urged parents and guardians to take greater responsibility when purchasing items for children, particularly by checking expiry dates and confirming the authenticity of NAFDAC registration numbers.

The actresses’ warnings highlight the importance of consumer awareness in protecting families from potentially dangerous products.

 With medicines and food items directly affecting people’s health, consumers are being encouraged to avoid products from suspicious sources and seek information before making purchases.

The issue has also renewed calls for stronger monitoring and enforcement to prevent counterfeit and substandard goods from reaching markets.

For Ngozi Ezeonu, the growing concern is not simply about the quality of products available to Nigerians but the possible consequences for human lives, particularly when vulnerable consumers unknowingly purchase unsafe medicines or food products.

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