Abuja, Nigeria, March 30, 2026.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in Nigeria has announced a renewed focus on enhancing market oversight and consumer safety. Speaking at the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day 2026, Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Mr. Tunji Bello emphasized the need for closer coordination with sector regulators and the national standards body to address the presence of unsafe products in the Nigerian market.
Bello highlighted the commission’s commitment to effective monitoring and enforcement, noting that while the FCCPC does not regulate prices, ensuring fair pricing is integral to a healthy market environment. He pointed out that the commission frequently encounters products that do not meet basic safety and quality standards, including those with improper labeling and those that fall short of essential safety requirements.
The FCCPC boss stressed that the presence of such products poses immediate and serious risks to consumers, undermining market trust and placing law — abiding businesses at a disadvantage. He emphasized that product safety is a core obligation with significant public interest implications, and that the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act, 2018, provides a legal framework for ensuring consumer protection.
To address these issues, the FCCPC has expanded market surveillance and strengthened product testing in key sectors. Bello also emphasized the importance of collaboration among various institutions, including the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN).
The FCCPC also recognized participants in the 9th National Young Consumers Contest, underscoring the role of education and awareness in fostering informed consumers. Bello called on all stakeholders, including manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers, to prioritize product safety. He encouraged Nigerian consumers to remain vigilant and informed, urging them to examine products before purchase and report any concerns. The event, Bello concluded that consumer protection is strongest when consumers are informed and active participants in the market.
Source: arise
