As part of World Consumer Rights Day 2025, the Save the Consumers Initiative (SCI) is bringing together key stakeholders to promote transparency in product and service terms. The event aims to ensure that consumers fully understand the conditions of what they purchase before making a decision.
World Consumer Rights Day is observed annually on March 15, and this year’s theme is “Transparent Information—Responsible Consumption.” According to Aliyu Ilias, Executive Director of SCI, the conference will highlight consumer rights, protection, and empowerment in Nigeria.
Scheduled for March 14, 2025, the event will also address the fight against fake and substandard products, which continue to harm Nigerian consumers. Ilias emphasized that regulatory bodies must do more to mediate between consumers and businesses to ensure fair trade practices.
He pointed out serious concerns, such as the circulation of counterfeit pharmaceutical products. He stressed that tackling this issue requires collective action. He also urged consumers to verify the authenticity of goods and services through regulatory agencies before making purchases.
“There must be clear communication between consumers and regulatory bodies,” Ilias stated. “Nigerians must be well-informed about the standards and quality of products available in the market.”
The conference will feature Tunji Bello, CEO and Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), as the keynote speaker. Special guests will include Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, Director General of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON), and Prof. Moji Adeyeye, Director General of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
This event serves as a platform for discussing consumer protection measures and ensuring a safer marketplace for Nigerians.
