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FCCPC Issues One-Month Ultimatum to Traders to Lower Prices Amid Inflation

by Destiny Eseaga
August 29, 2024
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Olatunji Bello, FCCPC Boss.

Olatunji Bello, FCCPC Boss.

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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has granted traders and other market stakeholders a one-month moratorium to lower the prices of goods and stop exploitative pricing.

Mr. Tunji Bello, the newly appointed Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, announced this during a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on exploitative pricing held on Thursday in Abuja.

Bello mentioned that the Commission would commence enforcement actions once the moratorium period ends.

He explained that the meeting was convened to address the increasing trend of unreasonable pricing of consumer goods and services, as well as the unethical practices by market associations.

In his remarks, Bello cited a finding by the Commission, highlighting that a fruit blender known as Ninja, priced at $89 (N140,000) in a popular supermarket in Texas, was being sold for N944,999 in a supermarket located in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Bello wondered about the basis for the arbitrary hike in the price of the blender compared to Texas, United States of America.

He said the unwholesome practices including price fixing were threatening the stability of the economy.

”Under Section 155, violators, whether individuals or corporate entities, face severe penalties including substantial fines and imprisonment if found guilty by the court.

”This is intended to deter all parties involved in such illicit activities.

”However, our approach today is not punitive. I, therefore, call on all stakeholders to embrace the spirit of patriotism and cooperation.

”It is in this spirit that we are giving a moratorium of one month before the Commission will start firm enforcement,” he said.

Also speaking,  Ifeanyi Okonkwo, the Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Traders, FCT Chapter, noted that the charges on imported goods at the ports have also played a significant role in the surge in prices.

He urged the Commission to establish a task force and include the association in its enforcement efforts.

Meanwhile, the FCCPC boss said the government was aware of most of the problems raised by the market stakeholders.

“We have heard and you have genuine issues and the government has the responsibility to address the problems but generally, let us talk to ourselves too.

”There are also gang-ups to exploit consumers by traders,” he added.

Moreover, other market stakeholders who spoke at the engagement said that the high cost of transportation, insecurity, and multiple taxations among others were reasons for the continuous increase in prices of goods and services.

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    My name is Destiny Eseaga, a communication strategist, journalist, and researcher, deeply intrigued by the political economy of Nigeria and the broader world context. My passion lies in the world of finance, particularly, capital markets, investment banking, market intelligence, etc

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My name is Destiny Eseaga, a communication strategist, journalist, and researcher, deeply intrigued by the political economy of Nigeria and the broader world context. My passion lies in the world of finance, particularly, capital markets, investment banking, market intelligence, etc

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