- Leo Dasilva, former housemate of Big Brother Naija, has expressed concerns about the prevalence of counterfeit items in the country.
- Leo Dasilva criticized the ridiculous amount of fake drugs, deodorants, toothpaste, and skin care products, revealing purchases of fake codliver oil, Gestrin, Sensodyne, face wash, deodorant, and mouthwash.
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Leo Dasilva, has voiced serious concerns about the alarming rate of counterfeit products being sold across Nigeria, particularly in Abuja.
Taking to Twitter, the reality TV star lamented the increasing presence of fake drugs, toiletries, and skincare products in circulation. He recounted his personal experience, revealing that within just one month, he unknowingly purchased several counterfeit items, including cod liver oil, Gestid (an antacid), Sensodyne toothpaste, facial cleansers, deodorants, and mouthwash.
“The amount of fake drugs, fake deodorants, fake toothpaste and fake skin care in Nigeria is ridiculous.
In one month, I have bought fake cod liver oil, fake Gestid, fake Sensodyne, fake Simple face wash, fake deodorant, etc.
NAFDAC need to raid all big supermarkets in Abuja”.
Frustrated by the situation, Leo issued a call to action, urging the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to carry out thorough inspections and raids of major supermarkets in Abuja, where he believes many of these fake goods are being sold.
His tweet has since sparked widespread concern, with many Nigerians sharing similar experiences and demanding urgent regulatory intervention to curb the sale of counterfeit health and personal care products.
