FCCPC's Tunji Bello Advocates for Safer Market Standards

Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), addressed regulatory weaknesses that allow unsafe products into the Nigerian market during an event in Abuja commemorating World Consumer Rights Day. He stated that the FCCPC is committed to improving coordination with national standard bodies to tackle these issues.

Bello reaffirmed the commission's efforts to monitor and enforce compliance across markets, emphasizing that while the FCCPC does not control prices, ensuring fair pricing is essential. He noted that many products fail to meet basic safety and quality standards, which raises concerns about consumer safety.

Bello pointed out that there are instances of deliberate disregard for regulatory obligations, which exposes consumers to risks. He stressed that product safety is a core obligation and that non-compliance could lead to regulatory consequences.

The FCCPC aims to strengthen market surveillance and product testing to enhance consumer confidence and protect public interest.