Nollywood actress and producer Mary Remmy Njoku is not here for the excuses — and she’s making sure everyone knows it.
The outspoken actress has taken aim at the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), after the agency’s head reportedly criticized Nigerians for always blaming NAFDAC whenever fake or substandard food products find their way into the market.
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“Don’t Turn It Around on Us”
For many Nigerians, the frustration is real and deeply felt. Walk into any market — from Mile 12 in Lagos to Wuse Market in Abuja — and the risk of picking up a fake, expired, or adulterated product is something people live with every single day. So when the NAFDAC boss appeared to shift the blame onto ordinary citizens, Mary Remmy Njoku was having absolutely none of it.
The actress, known for her bold opinions and her work as CEO of ROK Studios, took to social media to fire back, telling the NAFDAC DG in no uncertain terms to stop deflecting and instead direct that energy toward the agency he was appointed to lead.
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Why This Hits Different for Nigerians
This is not just a celebrity talking — this is a voice echoing the frustration of millions of everyday Nigerians who have:
– Fed their children products that turned out to be counterfeit
– Bought medications that did nothing because they were fake
– Consumed food items with forged NAFDAC registration numbers
– Lost loved ones to the consequences of substandard goods
NAFDAC was established specifically to protect Nigerians from these dangers. Its mandate is clear — regulate, monitor, and prosecute offenders. So when the agency’s leader appears to push responsibility back onto the very people it was created to protect, the backlash is not only expected — it is deserved.
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Mary Remmy Njoku’s Message Is Simple
“Protest the people.” In other words — do your job. Go after the manufacturers, the distributors, the market traders circulating these dangerous products. Channel the energy into enforcement, not blame.
It is a powerful reminder that accountability must flow from the top. Nigerians are not the regulatory agency. They are the consumers — the ones at risk.
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The Bigger Conversation
Mary Remmy Njoku’s callout has sparked a wider conversation online, with many Nigerians applauding her for speaking truth to power. In a country where government officials too often escape scrutiny, having public figures use their platforms to demand accountability is something many consider not just refreshing — but necessary.
NAFDAC has an enormous responsibility on its hands. With a population of over 200 million people depending on the safety of food and drugs, there is truly no room for excuses or finger-pointing.
The people deserve better. And Mary Remmy Njoku just said what a lot of us were already thinking.
What do you think — was Mary right to call out the NAFDAC DG? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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