Kano: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to sanitizing Nigerian markets and safeguarding consumers through direct engagement with traders and market leaders. Mr. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, made this announcement during a market engagement held at Dawanau International Grains Market in Kano.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the commission is taking proactive steps to ensure fair and honest trade practices across the country. Bello highlighted that this outreach is part of the FCCPC’s ongoing nationwide initiative aimed at interacting directly with those at the heart of economic activities, including farmers, producers, sellers, buyers, and traders. He emphasized that “consumer protection does not happen from a distance, it begins in the markets, where traders like you power our economy, support families, and drive national growth.”
Bello explained that the engagement aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes reforms, protects livelihoods, and promotes inclusive development. He pointed out that illegal practices such as rebagging and arbitrary price fixing undermine market integrity and exploit consumers.
On his part, the President of Dawanau Market Development Association, Alhaji Muttaqa Isa, commended the FCCPC for the engagement, describing it as a welcome initiative and a step in the right direction. Isa pledged the traders’ determination to ensure that the quality of commodities sold in the market reflects value and is not manipulated. “We will continue to sensitize our members to the importance of fair pricing, quality assurance, and adherence to regulations to protect consumers,” Isa stated.
He reiterated the market leadership’s commitment to working with relevant authorities to ensure compliance with established rules and discourage product adulteration.