FCCPC and Lagos State Sign Pact to Enhance Consumer Protection

On Thursday, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen enforcement against unsafe products and unfair trade practices in Lagos, Nigeria. The agreement, signed by FCCPC Chief Executive Tunji Bello and LASCOPA General Manager Afolabi Solebo, aims to improve coordination in consumer protection, complaint resolution, and market monitoring.

The collaboration will address various consumer protection issues, including the removal and replacement of hazardous products and joint enforcement actions. The document emphasizes the creation of a joint task force to oversee the implementation of the cooperative framework and monitor compliance.

Bello highlighted the importance of this partnership in enhancing consumer protection across Nigeria and encouraged other state governments to strengthen their consumer protection frameworks. The initiative reflects a broader strategy to align federal and state regulations and improve market intelligence in response to rising complaints regarding product safety and quality.