FCCPC takes consumer rights awareness to Smartphone market

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By Victoria Ojeme

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC has joined the rest of the world to mark World Consumer Rights Day at major Smartphone market in Banex Plaza, FCT, Abuja.

The idea was to bring the market regulator, FCCPC and dealers to a round table with a view to find common grounds of collaboration to serve the consumers of smartphones better.

The theme of this year’s celebration is: Trusted Smart Products.

In his address, the Chief Executive Officer of FCCPC, Mr. Babatunde Irukera said so many fake and substandard smartphones find their way into the market due to lack of collaboration between his organization and dealers, who serve as middlemen between the manufacturers and end users.

“To address influx of substandard smartphones in Nigerian market, FCCPC and traders must synergise to fish out those responsible for importation and distribution of fake products in the market.

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Source: Vanguard Newspaper