The Chairman, Edo State Consumer Protection Committee, Mr Osaro Iyamu has congratulated Governor Monday Okphebolo on his second year anniversary in office.
In a statement, Mr. Iyamu said the anniversary provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress recorded by the administration particularly, the efforts of the Edo State Consumer Protection Committee to strengthen consumer protection, safeguard public health and promote responsible business practices across the State.
It explained that since the inauguration of the Committee in September this year, it had ensured that residents were protected from exploitative business practices, counterfeit and adulterated products, expired goods, substandard commodities and other activities capable of endangering public health and undermining consumers’ economic interests.
It highlighted some of the major achievements and interventions recorded by the Committee to include Intensified Market Surveillance and Enforcement Operations, Crackdown on Counterfeit, Adulterated and Expired Products,
Enforcement Against Illegal Cement Re bagging, Enforcement Against Prohibited Alcoholic Products and Consumer Education.
Mr. Iyamu thanked Governor Monday Okpebholo, for the institutional support and commitment of his administration towards strengthening consumer protection in Edo State and called on traders, manufacturers, distributors, supermarket operators and other business owners to embrace responsible business practices, comply with relevant regulations and prioritise the safety and satisfaction of consumers.
By: Fortune Oyem, Benin City
