Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Mary Remmy Njoku, has sparked a national conversation after revealing her recent experience with suspected fake medication in Nigeria. According to Njoku, she suffered a severe case of food poisoning while filming on July 16, 2025, and purchased Imodium from a reputable pharmacy in Lagos.
However, the medication proved ineffective after three days of use. In a shocking twist, the same drug sourced from abroad worked almost instantly, prompting her to question the quality of medications being sold within the country.
Njoku expressed deep concern about the implications of her experience, noting that such substandard drugs could endanger lives. “What exactly are we being sold in Nigeria? People could die from completely treatable conditions simply because the medications they rely on are fake or ineffective,” she lamented.
She urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to immediately investigate the matter, stressing that Nigerians deserve access to genuine, effective medication regardless of their location or financial status.
The actress’ statement has since gone viral, drawing widespread public support and amplifying calls for improved regulation and oversight in the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry.
Health professionals and advocacy groups have echoed her concerns, warning that fake and substandard drugs continue to pose a silent but deadly threat to public health. As pressure mounts, all eyes are now on NAFDAC to respond decisively and restore public confidence in the country’s drug supply chain.