* Urges customers to report infraction
The Lagos State government has warned that it will seal supermarkets that fail to affix price tags to their products on display.
Specifically, the warning was issued by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA).
The agency said its cautionary stance is to uphold transparency and safeguard consumers against potential price exploitation..
It argued that absence of price tags can lead to confusion and inconvenience during transactions, undermining consumer rights and contravening the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency Law.
The General Manager of LASCOPA, Mr. Afolabi Solebo, underscored the significance of adhering to regulations, emphasizing that the lack of price tags deprives consumers of the necessary information to make informed purchasing decisions.
He reiterated that such practices are in direct violation of the Consumer Protection Act, which mandates the clear display of prices for goods and services.
Solebo emphasized that failure to comply with the law would result in fines as stipulated by consumer protection laws.
Furthermore, he warned that LASCOPA would not hesitate to seal off supermarkets found guilty of failing to display price tags on their products.
In urging consumers to play active roles in enforcing compliance, Solebo encouraged them to report any instances of non-compliance with LASCOPA through social media platforms or dedicated phone lines: 08124993885, 09064323154, and 08092509777.
