FCCPC Calls for Journalist Training on Consumer Rights

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has called for increased training and professional development for journalists covering competition and consumer protection, as this specialized beat is relatively new in Nigeria. Tunji Bello, the FCCPC Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, made this statement during a visit from the newly elected executive members of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN) at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

Represented by Executive Commissioner for Operations, Louis Odion, Bello assured CICAN that their request for capacity-building programs would be considered. He noted that the recent development of competition law and consumer protection regulation necessitates ongoing sensitization of stakeholders.

Bello acknowledged the judiciary's need for greater exposure to competition law and mentioned the FCCPC's support for a training program for judges. He expressed gratitude for the media's role in raising public awareness about the FCCPC and reiterated the commission's commitment to collaborate with stakeholders for stronger consumer protection.