Supermarket Crackdown: Lagos Takes Bold Steps Against Expired Products
State Intensifies Crackdown on Unsafe Goods and Expands Investment Partnerships
The Lagos State Government has shut down 35 supermarkets between January and April this year for selling expired products to customers. This action was announced by the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Folashade Ambrose, during a press briefing marking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second year in his second term.
Mrs. Ambrose explained that several other supermarkets were also fined and sanctioned for similar offenses. She said;
“Lagos State is a thriving economy, and supermarkets are springing up very frequently. So far, over 35 supermarkets have been sanctioned and fined for selling expired products. We have sealed a number of them, and some have been taken to court”.
The Commissioner urged shoppers to report any store selling expired goods, noting that the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) is working hard to educate the public and protect their rights. She also revealed that N175 million has been refunded to customers who bought substandard products.
On investments, Mrs. Ambrose highlighted that Lagos State recently secured a $200 million partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports to develop infrastructure in the Lekki corridor, focusing on ICT, healthcare, and ports. She added;
“A notable milestone was the Memorandum of Understanding with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, positioning Lagos as a gateway for trade and investment among 56 Commonwealth nations.”
The state is also building a new Small-Scale Industrial Estate in Ikorodu and plans to upgrade old industrial estates in Ikeja, Ilupeju, Oshodi-Isolo, and Amuwo-Odofin.
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