Medical experts have raised concerns over the growing circulation of fake and substandard products in Nigeria, warning that the development poses serious risks to public health.

The doctors said the use of counterfeit medicines, food products, cosmetics and other consumer goods could expose Nigerians to serious health complications and, in some cases, death.

They urged consumers to be cautious when purchasing products and advised them to patronise trusted sources while checking product details and regulatory information before use.

Meanwhile, manufacturers are counting significant financial losses as counterfeit products continue to compete with genuine goods in the Nigerian market.

Industry stakeholders said the activities of counterfeiters not only undermine legitimate businesses but also discourage investment and damage the reputation of locally manufactured products.

They called for stronger enforcement against the production and distribution of fake goods, alongside increased public awareness to protect consumers and safeguard legitimate businesses.

The stakeholders urged relevant regulatory and security agencies to intensify surveillance and enforcement efforts to curb the circulation of counterfeit products across the country.