The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen consumer protection enforcement and improve market oversight in Lagos.
The agreement, signed by Tunji Bello, CEO, FCCPC and Afolabi Solebo, General Manager, LASCOPA, establishes a formal framework for collaboration on issues including complaint resolution, product safety, and regulatory enforcement.
Under the MoU, both agencies will work together to share information, resolve consumer complaints, replace hazardous products, and carry out joint consumer education and capacity-building initiatives. They will also coordinate enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws.
A key feature of the partnership is the creation of a Joint Task Force (JTF) to oversee implementation, monitor activities, and drive coordinated action. The agreement also provides that any fines or penalties arising from joint enforcement operations may be shared equally, unless otherwise agreed.
Speaking at the signing, Bello described Lagos as Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, where strong regulatory collaboration is critical given the scale of business activity and consumer interactions. He said the MoU is designed to improve outcomes for consumers while enhancing intelligence sharing and coordinated interventions.
Solebo emphasised that while LASCOPA has made significant progress in protecting consumer rights, collaboration with federal authorities is essential for greater impact. He noted that sectors like transportation would particularly benefit from joint oversight.
The partnership comes as consumer protection gains increasing attention in Nigeria’s evolving marketplace. LASCOPA has resolved over 11,000 consumer complaints and recovered more than ₦860 million for residents in the past five years, underscoring both the scale of consumer issues and the need for stronger institutional cooperation.
With this agreement, both regulators are signalling a shift toward more coordinated, visible, and enforceable consumer protection across Nigeria’s largest commercial hub.
