The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has been awarded ‘Regulator of the Year’ by the Brand Journalist Association of Nigeria (BJAN), a group of media specialists who cover the entire marketing industry and consumer related matters in the country.
This is for its conscious effort which has reset Nigeria’s market and reduced consumer abuse significantly.
At the association’s 11th Annual Brands & Marketing Conference and Awards, Chairman of the association, Clara Okoro, thanked the jurors for a good job. Okoro said FCCPC won because the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Babatunde Irukera, has put Nigeria on the world map, in consumer advocacy, rights protection, competition and global best practice.
She said: “ Thanks to the new leadership of FCCPC, particularly its Executive Vice Chairman, Mr. Irukera, who revitalised FCCPC and is worthy of commendation.
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“What I find most interesting is how the Commission has been able to gain mileage in protecting the rights of about 220 million people with very meagre human and other resources, hence our decision to single-out the Commission and its CEO for the outstanding work. To me, Irukera and his team are silent achievers that must be commended and celebrated.”
Irukera, represented by the Head of Lagos Office, Mrs. Susie Onwuka, said: “This is humbling, and I appreciate the leadership of BJAN for considering FCCPC worthy of this recognition. I dedicate the award to my team at the Commission who share my dream and work round the clock. We want consumers to be respected and we want their rights protected. To me, this is a call to do more and we are not looking back.”