“We are bringing our services closer to the people to ensure that every consumer has easy access to redress mechanisms and consumer education,” he said.
LASCOPA has urged consumers to report unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements and defective products.
Mr Adogame noted that the partnership would enhance public awareness and promote safer consumption practices among residents.
He said investigations revealed the presence of contaminated and artificially enhanced palm oil in markets across the state.
Mr Solebo encouraged Lagos residents to carefully inspect food items before purchase.
Lagos residents were urged to check expiry dates, avoid patronising unregistered vendors, and demand receipts for all transactions.
Mr Solebo said that the agency received 11,101 consumer complaints, of which 10,474 were successfully resolved.
According to Mr Solebo, the directive aims to enhance public health and well-being.
The agency stated that not placing price tags on products violates consumers’ rights and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency Law.
The general manager said that the agency did not intend to witch-hunt any business or entrepreneur with genuine intentions.
