The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has partnered Bauchi Community leaders for sensitisation on consumer protection and rights.
The Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi stated this at the sensitisation conference for traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders held at the Emir of Bauchi
palace, Alh. Rilwanu Adamu on Thursday.
Abdullahi explained that body, as a federal government agency, was established to promote and protect the consumers’ interest in the growing competitive market.
According to him, there is need for the agency to partner and sensitise community leaders which include traditional and religious leaders and other stakeholders on the mandate of the Agency.
“We have the belief and confidence that community leaders are close to the people that is why we feel it is imperative to embark on this sensitisation to acquaint you with our activities.
“The collaboration would help the commission carry out its functions effectively because it is expected of you to extend the sensitisation to the people,” he said.
The Executive Chairman reiterated that the commission is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive marketplace for all Nigerians.
“That is why we encourage consumers to continue reporting suspected price gouging and other unfair trade practices through the commission
According to him, the FCCPC would work in collaboration with traditional and religious leaders, trade associations and farmer groups to identify and remove unnecessary barriers to entry in various sectors, combat price-fixing and dismantle cartels.
“We will engage in advocacy and public awareness campaigns to raise awareness about price gouging and other unfair trade practices and provide guidance on identifying and reporting such practices,” he said.
Responding, the State Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Mr Abraham Damina, said the sensitisation was paramount to both traditional and religious leaders who were very close to the people.
He pledged to preach the gospel to the brethren and support the crusade of the commission.
On his part, the Secretary of the Bauchi State Sharia Commission, Ustaz Tijjani, also promised to sensitize their people on the activities of the commission.
In his remark, Emir of Bauchi, Dr Rilwanu Adamu, represented by the District Head of Lame, Alh Aliyu Lame assured that the traditional institution would complement the commission’s effort.
He added that the traditional would also enlighten the public on the activities of the commission and ensure that sensitization reaches the target audience.
