FCCPC Set to Tackle Inflation: One Month Deadline for Price Reduction
FCCPC's Bold Move Against Inflation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is taking aggressive steps to combat inflation by granting a one-month moratorium to traders. This call to action arose during a recent engagement where Mr. Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman of the FCCPC, pressed traders to reduce exploitative pricing of goods.
Detailed Enforcement Plans
Bello highlighted that enforcement actions would commence once this period expires. He pointed to alarming discrepancies in pricing, citing an example where a Ninja fruit blender fetched $89 (N140,000) in Texas but was found selling for N944,999 in Lagos—a serious cause for concern.
Key Stakeholder Comments
- Ifeanyi Okonkwo, Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Traders, emphasized the significant impact of port charges on rising prices.
- Okonkwo called for a formal task force for more effective enforcement strategies.
- Bello asserted that the government acknowledges the issues raised and is prepared to address them.
Bello’s approach remains non-punitive for now, urging cooperation among all parties. Yet, he warned of severe legal consequences for violations post-moratorium, aiming to foster a more stable economy.
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