Olufunmi Zainab
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the health and rights of Nigerians through stricter enforcement of food safety and quality standards nationwide.
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Olatunji Bello, made this known on Tuesday during a one-day sensitisation campaign themed “Food Quality Standards, Safety Regulations, and Fair Business Practices”, organised by the Commission.
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Represented by the Director of Quality Assurance and Development, Dr. Nkechi Mba, Bello said the campaign aimed to raise public awareness about the dangers of food adulteration and the importance of compliance with national food safety laws.
He explained that the initiative forms part of FCCPC’s broader efforts to educate Nigerians on how to identify adulterated food items, the risks associated with chemically ripened fruits, and how to report unsafe food practices or seek redress.
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“Access to safe, nutritious, and unadulterated food is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of public health and national security,” Bello said.
He added that the Commission has continued to strengthen collaborations with key regulatory agencies such as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to ensure compliance and consumer protection.
Bello urged food processors, vendors, and business owners to uphold hygiene and safety standards, ensure accurate labelling and proper packaging, and desist from deceptive or unfair business practices.
He warned that businesses that prioritise profit over public safety would face the full weight of the law, while calling on consumers to remain vigilant and promptly report cases of adulteration or unwholesome food practices.
“Food safety is everyone’s responsibility, and the FCCPC remains committed to building a fair, transparent, and safe marketplace for all consumers,” he stated.
Bello further urged all stakeholders in the food value chain to work collectively to eliminate harmful practices and promote a culture of accountability and responsibility in the sector.
“A nation that poisons its people cannot prosper. We are all consumers — an injury