Fake Goods in Nigeria Pose Serious Health Dangers Expert [Video]

Dr. Benjamin Olowojebutu, National First-Vice President of the Nigerian Medical Association, has highlighted the severe health risks posed by fake and adulterated products in Nigeria. He stressed the importance of consuming healthy, natural foods instead of processed ones, which often harm health.

While addressing the issue of substandard goods in the country, Dr. Olowojebutu, while speaking on News Central’s TV programme, Jasiri, criticised regulatory lapses, attributing the problem to the inefficiency of government bodies responsible for monitoring product quality. He explained that some products sold in Nigeria would not meet the standards required in other countries.

“Do you know that the brand we drink in this country tastes different abroad? That means the regulatory bodies here are allowing substandard products. These same drinks wouldn’t be allowed in the US,” he stated. He urged regulators to prioritise protecting Nigerians over economic considerations.

Dr. Olowojebutu also expressed concern over the younger demographic being affected by healthissues traditionally associated with older people. He observed a worrying rise in …