Nigeria’s consumer protection regulator has entered into a partnership with Lagos State authorities to strengthen action against unsafe products, market exploitation, and unfair trade practices in the country’s commercial hub.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) formalised the collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at improving coordination in enforcement, complaint resolution, and market surveillance.
The agreement, signed by FCCPC Chief Executive Tunji Bello and LASCOPA General Manager Afolabi Solebo, outlines joint efforts in removing hazardous products, conducting enforcement operations, promoting consumer and business education, and building institutional capacity.
Both agencies also committed to sharing information and coordinating responses to cases of consumer harm, particularly in Lagos, given its status as Nigeria’s busiest commercial centre.
A central component of the partnership is the establishment of a Joint Task Force to oversee implementation, ensure compliance, and coordinate enforcement activities.
FCCPC noted that the initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance consumer protection nationwide by fostering stronger collaboration between federal and state regulators.
Speaking at the event, Bello emphasised Lagos’ critical role in Nigeria’s consumer economy and expressed confidence that the partnership would improve enforcement outcomes and complaint handling. Solebo also highlighted the need for closer cooperation, noting that stronger federal-state collaboration would boost effectiveness across key sectors.
