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FCCPC warns against illegal practices at Kano grain market

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched a fresh wave of market reforms, beginning with a strategic engagement at the Dawanau International Grains Market in Kano.

Addressing traders on Wednesday, FCCPC’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr. Tunji Bello, said the commission is prioritising grassroots-level intervention to safeguard consumer rights and restore integrity to the Nigerian marketplace.

“Our presence here is not to police, but to partner; ensuring that fairness, transparency, and quality define every transaction.” Bello emphasized.

The outreach, part of FCCPC’s nationwide initiative, aims to curtail recurring illegal practices such as repackaging lower-quality goods as premium brands and arbitrary price inflation.

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“Unscrupulous practices like these hurt everyone — the buyer, the genuine trader, and the country at large,” he said.

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In response, President of the Dawanau Market Development Association, Alhaji Muttaqa Isa, welcomed the engagement, describing it as “long overdue.” He pledged the market’s cooperation in aligning with government efforts to deliver safe and affordable food to Nigerians.

“As market leaders, we take it upon ourselves to ensure that what we sell reflects true value not deceit,” Isa said. “We will continue to sensitise our members on fair pricing and product integrity. Quality is non-negotiable.”

He also reiterated the market’s readiness to work closely with regulators to end product adulteration and other malpractices that undermine public trust.

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