Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) is set to establish an annex office at the Epe Local Government Secretariat following a courtesy visit to the council’s Executive Chairman, Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animashaun FHTI, on Tuesday, 3rd September 2024. Mr. Afolabi Solebo, LASCOPA’s General Manager, led the visit and stated, … Read more
Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has hosted a media parley Lagos residents about the ILERA EKO Health Insurance Scheme and consumer rights. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss affordable healthcare and consumer rights. Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, highlighted the agency’s commitment … Read more
The Lagos State Government says it is setting up a joint technical committee to map out strategies to regulate the sales of herbal products on social media platforms. The General Manager of Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, said that setting up of the committee was the highlight of its visit to the … Read more
Kunle Aremu The Lagos State Government has threatened to close shops who sell products without NAFDAC number while such commodities will be seized. Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) issued this directive in its effort to safeguard public health against Cholera. The General Manager of the Agency, Mr. Afolabi Solebo emphasised … Read more
Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has mandated supermarkets and grocery stores to display prices on their products. Afolabi Solebo, LASCOPA’s General Manager, emphasized that non-disclosure of price tags violates consumer rights and impedes informed purchasing decisions. Consumers are urged to report any non-compliance to LASCOPA. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Lagos State Consumer … Read more
Some Lagos supermarkets and grocery stores have been accused of not disclosing products’ price tags. The Lagos consumer protection body says such conduct is unacceptable. The agency says erring supermarkets and stores risk closure. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has issued a stern warning to supermarkets and grocery stores … Read more
Some plantain chip sellers were accused of using a dangerous ingredient. It was not immediately clear which state the sellers reside in. But the Lagos government has taken aproactive step to protect its residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has cautioned consumers of fried plantains popularly known as … Read more
Last Tuesday, the Lagos consumer protection agency sealed Chiffy Supermarket for selling expired toothpaste and other household products. The agency stepped up its efforts on Monday by sealing two more stores for selling expired products to consumers. The Lagos government said the moves were aimed at ridding the state of expired, unwholesome and substandard products. … Read more
Chiffy Supermarket has been shut down by LASCOPA for selling expired goods. Prompt action was taken by the agency after receiving a notification from a customer who had visited the supermarket. It has been discovered that some of the products being sold at the supermarket have expired several months ago. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed Cynosure Associate Super Stores, located at 18, Lateef Salami Street, Ajao Estate Eko Hot Blog reports that it was sealed over the display of expired products on the shelves, while another Supermarket, Valuepoint Supermarket, situated on the same street, was similarly issued a non-compliance order over … Read more
Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has appealed to residents of the State to exercise caution as they embark on the end-of-the-year purchases of goods and services, especially consumable items, emphasising the need to pay cursory attention to product information, particularly expiry dates. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking recently on the activities of the … Read more
A Lagos consumer, Mr. Eniola Olakunrin whose WhatsApp message went viral recently on Social Media following his encounter with the unassuming General Manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has said that the level of professionalism and sense of duty displayed by the agency, changed his perception about governance in Lagos State. … Read more
In a bid to stem the tide of unfair trade practices, protect consumers from hazardous and substandard products and also ensure that consumers in Lagos State get value for their money on products and services purchased, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman, Ojo Local Government, Hon. … Read more
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has on Thursday sealed a supermarket in the Ogba area of the state. LASCOPA stated that the supermarket was sealed for displaying expired products, such as Kelloggs Krave and Frozen foods, on their shelves. As part of efforts to rid the state of all forms of unwholesome products and … Read more
By Joy Udoh General Manager Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Afolabi Solebo Esq., has reinstated the agency commitment to protect the interest of consumers against hazardous products. Afolabi who said this during an interview with Eko Hot Blog added that the agency’s priority is to guard citizens against harmful products and ensuring their satisfaction. He, … Read more
Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, has commenced a massive public enlightenment campaign across the five divisions in the State, as part of efforts to create more awareness and further sensitize consumers on their rights. The sensitization campaign kicked off on Friday at Ikeja Local Government Secretariat with a roadshow, just as officials of LASCOPA … Read more
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned retailers who sell unwholesome or expired goods to unsuspecting consumers to desist from such or face the wrath of the law. The General Manager of LASCOPA, Mrs. Kemi Olugbode gave the warning recently while speaking on a Radio Lagos programme “Ojutaye”, adding that the mandate of … Read more
In a bid to ensure the safety of consumers from the purchase of unwholesome products and guarantee their satisfaction, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed up Big Boss Supermarket. The Super Market which is located at Ogunlana Drive in Surulere, Lagos was sealed up on Friday for continuous display and sale of … Read more
-LASCOPA recovers N18.9m as refund and compensation for consumers -The agency notes that the money was recovered for consumers who sought the support of the Agency to get redress from infringements on their rights -The agency urged consumers to take advantage of the Agency to seek redress whenever there is an infringement on their rights … Read more