By Ginika Okoye
The Federal Government has inaugurated boards of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) to ensure effective consumer protection.
Inaugurating the boards in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, charged the board members to display uncommon leadership in the discharge of their duties.
Adebayo reiterated President Muhammadu Buhari’s resolve on zero tolerance for corruption, warning that the government would not hesitate to punish corrupt practices perpetrated by any member of the board.
The minister emphasised that the board would not be involved in the day to day activities of the commission and tribunal which was the sole responsibility of their management.
“The role of the FCCPC and CCPT is very critical to the achievement of the developmental goals of this administration.
“As the highest policy making body,…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
