Famakin urges Igbos to speak out against fake drug trade

Social commentator and food critic Opeyemi Famakin urged Igbos to speak out against the circulation of fake medicines in Nigeria, claiming Kano is the country’s second-largest hub for counterfeit drug production. He criticized tribalism and anti-Igbo sentiment, arguing that ethnic divisions distract from health risks affecting Nigerians across communities. Famakin warned that fake medicines can worsen illnesses, cause harmful reactions and lead to treatment failure. His ranking of Kano could not be independently verified.