The Lagos State Government has again warned against the violation of consumer rights in the state.
According to the government, the stringent stance would ensure fair treatment for all residents residing in the state.
The General Manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, Mr. Afolabi Solebo, gave the assurance during a press conference at the agency’s headquarters in Ikeja on Thursday.
This is following growing concerns and complains from different quarters accusing some business operators of exploiting and playing a fast one on unsuspecting consumers in the state..
According to him, “We will not tolerate any actions or practices that undermine the rights of consumers in Lagos State. The government’s zero-tolerance policy extends to various sectors, including retail, hospitality, telecommunications, and financial services. Any business found guilty of infringing on consumer rights will face severe penalties, including fines and possible closure of operations.”
Solebo stated that World Consumer Rights Day was observed annually on March 15th to raise awareness about consumer rights and advocate for fair treatment and protection of consumers worldwide, with a focus on specific themes relevant to contemporary consumer issues every year.
“The need to ensure that consumers are protected can never be overemphasised because we are all consumers of form of product or service at one time or another.
