Consumer Protection Act: CPC restates commitment to mandate

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Consumer Protection Act: CPC restates commitment to mandate        

Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has said it will engage every tool and provision in the new Consumer Protection Bill and any other enactment for the protection of consumers to ensure fair treatment for Nigerian consumers.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assented to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Bill.  

The Director General of CPC Babatunde Irukera in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja stated that the assent by the President is a signal that “Nigeria has promulgated perhaps the most prolific legislation for promoting consumer confidence, choice and fair pricing.”  

Irukera added that the law will deepen the framework for encouraging and supporting small and medium scale businesses by ensuring a playing field that eliminates entry barriers and operational obstacles which prevent sustainability and profitability.

“By this law, the federal government has cemented the most needed efficient and transparent framework for meaningful and credible disposition of public enterprises, expanding economic growth and assuring shared prosperity.  

“As a leading market in Africa, a vibrant competition framework is a key tool in reducing poverty, increasing value for money and ensuring consumer satisfaction.

 “This demonstration of fidelity to consumers and citizens while continuing to promote Nigeria as a leading destination for investment is an outstanding achievement, and a historic milestone in the development of Nigeria and prioritization of her people both from consumer protection and economic competitiveness standpoints,” he said. 

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