Sharing his thoughts on the issue, the comedian invoked Akunyili, the former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), whose tenure became closely associated with Nigeria’s fight against counterfeit and substandard medicines.
“Professor Dora Akunyili, may your soul rest in peace,” I Go Save said as he reflected on the current situation.
His comments come amid growing public concern over the circulation of fake or substandard products in Nigeria, particularly because counterfeit medicines and unsafe consumer products can move beyond financial loss to become serious public-health risks.
Akunyili, who died in 2014, became one of the most recognisable figures in Nigeria’s campaign against counterfeit drugs. Her legacy is therefore being revisited whenever Nigerians confront questions about product authenticity, regulatory enforcement and consumer safety.
The renewed conversation also highlights why the fight against counterfeit products cannot rest solely on consumers. Effective regulation requires manufacturers, distributors, retailers, regulators and consumers to play their respective roles in keeping unsafe products out of circulation.
For many Nigerians, Akunyili’s name remains closely tied to the idea that fighting fake drugs is ultimately about protecting lives—not simply protecting brands or businesses.
Why has Nigeria’s fight against fake drugs and counterfeit products remained such a serious concern years after Professor Dora Akunyili’s campaign?
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