The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has stepped up efforts to protect Nigerians by expanding its market surveillance to include electrical and electronic products, as well as cables and building materials.
This decisive move comes amid growing concerns over unsafe and substandard products, some of which have been linked to tragic incidents like building collapses.
Speaking on behalf of the Commission’s Executive Vice-Chairman, Tunji Bello, the Director of Surveillance and Investigations, Boladale Adeyinka, revealed that the agency continues to encounter products that fall below basic safety and quality standards.
She made it clear that the FCCPC will not hesitate to investigate any business practices that threaten consumer safety. According to her, companies have a legal obligation to act swiftly when safety concerns arise.
“When a product presents a risk, it must be withdrawn or recalled immediately, and consumers must be properly informed,” she stressed.
Adeyinka warned that failure to comply with these regulations would attract strict penalties, emphasizing that product recalls and consumer notifications are not optional but statutory duties under Nigerian law.
To strengthen enforcement, the FCCPC is working closely with other regulators to close gaps that allow unsafe products into the market. The Commission also highlighted that a safe marketplace depends not just on regulation, but on responsible business practices and active consumer participation.
In a direct appeal to Nigerians, Adeyinka urged consumers to stay alert and report suspicious or unsafe products. She encouraged the public to use the Commission’s hotline, website, or even WhatsApp—sending photos and locations of questionable products—to help authorities act quickly.
“By speaking up, you’re not just protecting yourself—you could be saving countless others, including your loved ones,” she said.
The FCCPC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring consumer safety, fair market practices, and stronger accountability, as it continues to crack down on substandard goods across the country.