Posted by Samuel on Sat 02nd Aug, 2025 - tori.ng
He revealed that within one month, he purchased fake cod liver oil, Gestid, Sensodyne toothpaste, Simple face wash, deodorant, and other personal care products.
Reality TV star Leo Dasilva has expressed concern over the increasing circulation of counterfeit products in Nigeria.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate, in a post on X, said he unknowingly bought several counterfeit items from a popular supermarket in Abuja.
He revealed that within one month, he purchased fake cod liver oil, Gestid, Sensodyne toothpaste, Simple face wash, deodorant, and other personal care products.
Leo called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to conduct immediate raids on major supermarkets in Abuja.
He stressed that fake pharmaceutical and skincare products pose serious health risks to the public.
He wrote: “The amount of fake drugs, fake deodorants, fake toothpaste and fake skin care in Nigeria is ridiculous.
"In one month, I have bought fake codliver oil, fake Gestid, fake sensodyne, fake Simple face wash, fake deodorant, etc.
"NAFDAC need to raid all big supermarkets in Abuja.”