The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen collaboration on consumer protection enforcement and regulatory coordination in Lagos.
The agreement, signed by FCCPC Chief Executive Officer Tunji Bello and LASCOPA General Manager Afolabi Solebo, establishes a formal framework for both agencies to jointly tackle consumer rights violations, hazardous products and unfair business practices in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
At the centre of the MoU is a commitment to improve how both institutions respond to consumer issues through structured collaboration. This will include information sharing, joint investigations, complaint resolution and coordinated enforcement actions.
Both agencies will also collaborate on replacing hazardous products, providing relief to affected consumers and strengthening education for consumers and businesses. The partnership reflects growing recognition that fragmented enforcement weakens outcomes in a complex market such as Lagos.
To drive implementation, a Joint Task Force will be set up to oversee activities, monitor progress and coordinate efforts under the agreement.
A key provision of the MoU is shared responsibility for enforcement outcomes. Any fines, fees or penalties arising from joint actions will be split equally between the two agencies, unless otherwise agreed. Each organisation will, however, fund its own operations related to the partnership to ensure sustainability.
Speaking at the signing, FCCPC Chief Executive Officer Tunji Bello described Lagos as a critical focal point for consumer protection efforts. As Nigeria’s leading commercial hub, the state hosts a dense network of businesses, digital platforms, logistics providers and financial services, increasing both opportunity and regulatory complexity.
He described the MoU as an “operational instrument” designed to improve outcomes for consumers while enabling better market intelligence and faster intervention where necessary.
For LASCOPA, the agreement offers stronger federal backing in enforcing consumer protection laws. Solebo noted that the agency has made progress, including resolving more than 11,000 cases and recovering over ₦860 million for consumers in the past five years, but added that collaboration with federal regulators is essential to expand impact.
He emphasised that sectors such as transportation and digital services require joint oversight due to their cross-jurisdictional nature.
The partnership signals a shift towards more integrated consumer protection in Nigeria, with expectations of faster complaint resolution, stronger safeguards against harmful products and more consistent enforcement for both consumers and businesses.
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