The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) is flexing its muscle, directing all supermarkets and grocery stores within the state to ensure clear price tags on all products. Failure to comply will result in hefty fines or even closure, the agency warned.
This directive, announced on
the Lagos State government website, comes as part of LASCOPA’s ongoing efforts
to protect consumer rights and ensure transparency in pricing. Afolabi Solebo,
LASCOPA’s General Manager, emphasized that the absence of price tags is a clear
violation of both consumer rights and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency
Law
“Without clear price tags, shoppers
are left in the dark,” stated Solebo. “They cannot compare prices effectively
or make informed decisions about their grocery purchases. This is simply
unacceptable and contradicts the Consumer Protection Act, which mandates the
clear display of prices for all goods and services.”
LASCOPA is taking a no-nonsense
approach. The agency will impose fines on non-compliant stores, and repeat
offenders risk being shut down entirely. Solebo urged residents to be vigilant
and report any supermarkets or grocery stores neglecting to display prices on
their products.
This move by LASCOPA follows a
similar action taken in February by the Federal Competition and Consumer
Protection Commission (FCCPC) which sealed a supermarket in Abuja for its
opaque pricing practices. It appears that price transparency is becoming a top
priority for consumer protection agencies across Nigeria.
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