By Kayode Olopade
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) on Thursday organised a roadshow across parts of Lagos to sensitise residents on their consumer rights as part of activities marking the 2026 edition of World Consumer Rights Day.
The awareness campaign commenced at the agency’s headquarters on Allen Avenue in Ikeja and moved through Obafemi Awolowo Way with a stopover at the Lagos State Head of Service Office located at the Alausa Secretariat.
Speaking during the exercise, the General Manager of LASCOPA, Afolabi Solebo, said the roadshow was aimed at strengthening trust between businesses and consumers while promoting fairness in commercial transactions across the state.
According to him, the annual global event provides an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on the importance of consumer protection and responsible business practices.
Solebo noted that the commemoration would bring together government regulators, corporate organisations, small and medium-scale enterprises, industry stakeholders and consumer advocacy groups to address pressing issues affecting consumers.
He listed some of the challenges to include false advertising, the sale of substandard goods, hidden charges, digital fraud and disputes relating to service delivery.
“Our aim is to create a strong ecosystem where businesses thrive responsibly and consumers can shop freely and confidently,” he said.
The LASCOPA boss also stressed that the agency has remained committed to protecting consumer rights across various sectors since its establishment in 2018.
Receiving the LASCOPA delegation at the Public Service Office, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Head of Service, Sunkanmi Oyegbola, represented by the Director of Post Service Department, Bukonla Durodola, commended the agency for its sustained efforts in safeguarding residents from exploitation by unscrupulous traders and manufacturers.
Durodola noted that the agency’s intervention had helped many Lagos residents avoid losses caused by fake, expired or substandard products.
She commended their efforts in rescuing Lagosians and members of the public from being prey to bad markets and shylock producers.
She also attested to being a beneficiary to the good job the agency is doing, just as she encourage Lagosians to utilize their service anytime they buy substandard, fake or expired goods
She urged members of the public to take advantage of LASCOPA’s services by reporting cases involving defective goods, fake products or unfair business practices.
The World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15, is dedicated to raising global awareness about consumer rights and encouraging fair and ethical practices in the marketplace.
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