Nigerian `gangan’
drummer, Aralola Olumuyiwa, popularly known as `Ara’ has called on the
Federal Government to place a ban on the sales and use of
skin-lightening products in the country.
She said that the
decision by the Government of Rwanda to ban the products was a step in
the right direction to ensure the sound health of its citizenry.
According to her, placing a ban on the sales of the products may not eradicate its use completely but it will minimise the rate.
“This is a good development which should be replicated in Nigeria.
“We
have seen many people who had developed skin cancer, irritation and
other ailments as a result of using skin-lightening products.
“The
Federal Government should work on this and ensure that most of these
products are not produced in the country and ban its importation as
well.
“This may not eradicate its usage but will definitely minimise it.
“People
who use these dangerous products do not bear the brunt alone but it
also affects their loved ones when users begin to feel the effects of
the cream or soap,’’ she said
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