Nigeria's independent online newspaper
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission says it conducted a targeted enforcement operation at the Garki modern market in Abuja.disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Abdullahi said this action is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to protect consumer rights and interests, as mandated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018, particularly under Sections 17, 116, 124, 125, 138, and 155.
He said the law, in section 125, stipulates businesses must not make false or deceptive representations about material facts to consumers.The EVC said section 138 further places liability on manufacturers, importers, distributors, and suppliers for breach of implied obligations by law, including product claims. According to Abdullahi, FCCPC officials discovered that 25kg and 50kg bags of rice did not weigh the claimed sizes, noting discrepancies between the weight claims and the actual content. He added that such practices not only violate the FCCPA but also exploit consumers through deceptive means.“On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission conducted a targeted enforcement operation at the Garki Modern Market in Abuja,” he said. “This action was part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to protect consumer rights and interests, as mandated by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018, particularly under Sections 17, 116, 124, 125, 138, and 155.“Our findings revealed discrepancies between the weight claims and the actual content. Such practices not only violate the FCCPA but also exploit consumers through deceptive means.”Abdullahi said a notice of summon has been issued to the perpetrators to provide written undertakings to cease these deceptive practices, urging consumers to demand and insist on full value for money during the festive season. “Consequently, we have issued summons to the perpetrators. They are required to appear before the commission and provide written undertakings to cease these deceptive practices. A Mutual Supervisory Understanding will also be issued to monitor compliance,” he said. “As we approach the festive season, like every other season, the FCCPC encourages consumers to demand and insist on full value for money. “We advise verifying the weight of rice packages to align with stated claims and report any inconsistencies through the complaint tab on our website .”Abdullahi said FCCPC is committed to safeguarding consumer rights and will continue to relentlessly pursue fairness in the marketplace.Click on the link below to join TheCable Channel on WhatsApp for your Breaking News, Business Analysis, Politics, Fact Check, Sports and Entertainment News!
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
FCCPC drags Mikano to court over alleged obstruction of investigationThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has dragged Mikano International Limited to a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged obstruction of investigation. Adamu Abdullahi, the Acting Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive officer, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
Read more »
Tinubu approves Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development FundPremium Times - Nigeria'bs leading online newspaper, delivering breaking news and deep investigative reports from Nigeria
Read more »
Leadership and accountability, By Toyin FalolaPremium Times - Nigeria'bs leading online newspaper, delivering breaking news and deep investigative reports from Nigeria
Read more »
The abducted children of Kuriga and other stories, By Reuben AbatiPremium Times - Nigeria'bs leading online newspaper, delivering breaking news and deep investigative reports from Nigeria
Read more »
FCCPC discovers deceptive weight on bags of rice in Abuja storesFCCPC has announced that it has busted a deceptive claim about the weight of a bag of rice at the Garki Modern Market in Abuja.
Read more »
Nigeria’s consumer protection agency discovers deceptive rice weight in Abuja market“Our findings revealed discrepancies between the weight claims and the actual content,” Mr Abdullahi said.
Read more »