The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has deplored sharp practices by some traders, retailers and farmers, who sell adulterated and contaminated food items and make quick money in the process.
Acting Executive Vice-Chairman, Dr Adamu Abdullahi, who registered his displeasure yesterday in Abuja at a one-day sensitisation campaign for traders and farmers, lamented that the development was jeopardising the health of consumers.
According to him, the council organised the campaign against forceful ripening of fruits, adulterated palm oil, contaminated meat and grains as part of measures to ensure food safety and quality nationwide.
He said the clampdown on supermarkets over exorbitant prices of their products across the country was yielding positive result, as over 95 per cent of them had complied with extant laws.
“The FCCPC is committed to protecting consumers and ensuring that they have access to safe, high-quality food, and this programme is a testament to our dedication to educating and empowering consumers, farmers, vendors, and all stakeholders involved in the food supply chain.
The FCCPC boss, who decried the attitude of some market unions and associations, called for the support of all stakeholders in the fight against extortion and sale of unwholesome products to consumers.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Director of, Consumer and Business Education Department, Yahaya Kudan, said the sensitisation would be a continuous one until Nigerian markets are rid of adulterated and contaminated food items.
He, therefore, advised the participants to take the message of the campaign to their members and places of business and markets towards realising its objectives of safeguarding consumers against sharp practices.
