Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano

As part of its efforts to safeguard consumers, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has taken bold steps to curb the sale of substandard goods and illegal trade practices in Kano markets.

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the commission, Mr. Tunji Bello, who was represented by the Principal Consumer and Business Education Officer, Bridget Etim, issued the warning during an engagement with marketers at Dawanau International Market in Kano yesterday.

He said his visit was part of nationwide initiative to engage directly with those who matter most especially, the farmers, the producers, sellers, buyers, and business leaders who make the marketplace work.

“Our mission at the FCCPC is to ensure that everyone, from the smallest trader to the biggest company, plays by the same rules; fairly, transparently, and lawfully” Bello stated.

The FCCPC boss explained: “This effort is not just institutional, it aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which calls for reforms that empower Nigerians, protect livelihoods, and drive inclusive development.”

“We are also concerned about how buyers who have complaints are ignored or insulted instead of assisted. These practices are not only dishonest, they are illegal under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018.”

Bello, however, warned that the commission will soon carry out surveillance and clamp down on traders in Kano markets involved in harmful and dishonest practices.

The President of the Dawanau International Market Development Association, Alhaji Muttaka Isa, expressed readiness to partner with the commission to ensure quality goods are sold to consumers at affordable prices, while operating within regulatory standards.

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