Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has pleaded with the federal government to reopen the nation's borders so that food can be lawfully imported to fight hunger among Nigerians.
The commission made the request at an advocacy meeting with traditional rulers and other stakeholders in Bauchi's Emir's Palace.
Adamu Abdullahi, the commission's acting executive chairman, emphasized the FCCPC's continuous efforts to raise public awareness of price gouging and other unfair trading practices in Nigerian marketplaces.
According to Abdullahi, the commission's visit was intended to inform interested parties about their rights, assist them in identifying fake goods, and provide them with the appropriate avenues for reporting issues.
Reopening borders, he said, would make it easier to import food, which might stabilize market prices. Abdullahi said, "As mediators, we make sure that inferior products are fixed, replaced, or refunded to the consumer if they're not happy with their purchase.
" The recent strengthening of the naira versus the dollar has raised concerns about rising commodity prices, which he deemed intolerable.
"The FCCPC is still committed to building a regulated market, safeguarding consumers, and encouraging fair competition. He continued, "We urge people to be watchful and actively report any infractions.
The emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu, responded by expressing concern over the growing market prices, especially for food products, which he claimed were onerous on the people.
The emir, who was represented by Alhaji Yakubu Aliyu Lame, the district head of Lame, called on the federal government to act quickly to lower food costs, highlighting the hardships faced by common Nigerians.
Dr. Adamu gave his word that the state's established institution is prepared to assist in informing the public about the commission's efforts and making sure the intended audience hears the message.